Karpol: Lunatics - That's What I Need

Biography and philosophy of volleyball and life of greatest coach ever, Russian legendary Nikolai Karpol. On the path of glory Karpol, Hall of Fame member, elected Coach of the Year by FIVB in 1989 and 1991, has won The Olympic Games 1980, 1988, and in 1992, 2000 and 2004 he was second, The World Championships in 1990, and in 1994, 1998 and 2002 he was third, Grand Prix 1997, 1999 and 2002, The European Championships in 1977, 1979, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1999 and 2001...

When A Father Loves Gold

Miracle and sensation are most often the words used to describe the triumph of Janica Kostelic, one of the greatest Olympic champions in history of skiing, and her brother Ivica. This book reveals it was not a miracle. It was all about the love of sports and methods of their father and coach, Ante Kostelic. From a family whom nobody understood to immortality. In this book, readers learn the details of Kostelics life and career, this is deep insight into the champion's mind.

Tomislav Birtic (born 1970) is an assistant to the editor in chief and sports columnist with internationaly awarded 24sata daily. He has worked for all the most important and largest Croatian newspapers. To date he has had seven books published. tomislav@tomislavbirtic.com