Shooting from the Outside
Shooting from the Outside by Tara Vanderveer, published by HarperCollins on November 1, 1998, offers a detailed account of the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team’s journey during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. This edition, comprising 259 pages, presents a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s undefeated season and their achievement of Olympic gold, highlighting the leadership of Tara Vanderveer, a three-time National Coach of the Year.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that not only chronicles the excitement and drama of that historic year but also delves into Vanderveer’s personal experiences, including her struggles against sexual discrimination in a male-dominated field. The book provides insights into the dynamics of sports and recreation, particularly within the context of women’s basketball and horse racing, while portraying the determination and resilience required to achieve success in a challenging environment.
Official synopsis Publisher
Never mind Michael, Shaq and the rest, the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team was the real “Dream Team” at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. After a remarkable undefeated season, Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo and their teammates brought home Olympic gold under the unparalleled leadership of three-time National Coachof the Year, Tara VanDerveer. Shooting from Outside is Tara’s riveting, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the excitement, drama and triumph of that unforgettable year, as well as an inspiring account of her own career: her battle against sexual discrimination in a male-dominated field, and her ultimate ascendance to the very top of her profession. This book is the riveting true-life story of the molding of a women’s team that made sports history, and an intimate portrait of an indomitable leader who turned an impossible ambition into a reality.
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