Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, The Coaches, And The Players Who Built A Champion by Michael Holley

Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, The Coaches, And The Players Who Built A Champion by Michael Holley

When Bill Belichick arrived in New England, the Patriots were a laughingstock, an organization with a losing record and a roster of overpaid, underperforming players. So how did a head coach with a questionable record transform this team, garner three Lombardi trophies in four years, and -- with the Pats' 2005 Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles -- cement the team's place as an NFL dynasty

With unprecedented access granted by Belichick and his staff, author Michael Holley spent two years with the coach, his team, and his brain trust. Holley provides insights into how Belichick and his coaching cabinet prepare for opponents, evaluate talent, run the draft, and design their offensive and defensive schemes. Patriot Reign captures Belichick at his most candid, and what emerges is a portrait of a complicated man who is cerebral, yes, but also tough, demanding, stubborn, funny, profane, and a master strategist.

Frank, uncompromising, and stunning, Patriot Reign is required reading for football fans who want to understand what makes a champion tick

Cast in the Summer of Love, The Great Corporate Getaway, and The Christmas Number One are Michael J Holley's three comedy novels. His stand-alone stories are usually comedic, plot-driven escapades featuring a cast of real-life individuals. They're almost as good as a hacksaw baked into a Victoria Sponge when it comes to escaping. He was born in Southampton and lived in Liverpool, Manchester, and Stockholm before realizing that an international career in accountancy was threatening to ruin his best years. Luckily, he and his family relocated to the Isle of Wight three years ago, and he has been a full-time writer since then.

His indie-publishing-focused website has over 100,000 visitors, and he has authored a self-publishing handbook and routinely runs self-publishing seminars across the country. Michael still appreciates listening to good music and playing in bands, having been the taller half of the rhythm section for the indie-rock band Aura4. He also enjoys football (both watching and playing), swimming, reading (of course), and a nice cup of coffee. Michael J Holley can be found on Twitter (@mjholleywriter), Facebook (Michael J Holley), and his website (www.michaeljholley.com).