--- product_id: 158803701 title: "Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Building Teams and Winning at the Highest Level" price: "£19.04" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/158803701-gridiron-genius-a-master-class-in-building-teams-and-winning store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Building Teams and Winning at the Highest Level **Price:** £19.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Building Teams and Winning at the Highest Level - **How much does it cost?** £19.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/158803701-gridiron-genius-a-master-class-in-building-teams-and-winning) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NOW IN PAPERBACK: Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi reveals what makes football organizations tick at the championship level. From personnel to practice to game-day decisions that win titles, Lombardi shares what he learned working with coaching legends Bill Walsh of the 49ers, Al Davis of the Raiders, and Bill Belichick of the Patriots, among others, during his three decades in football. Why do some NFL franchises dominate year after year while others never crack the code of success? For 30 years Michael Lombardi had a front-row seat and full access as three titans--Bill Walsh, Al Davis, and Bill Belichick-- reinvented the game, turning it into a national obsession while piling up Super Bowl trophies. Now, in Gridiron Genius , Lombardi provides the blueprint that makes a successful organization click and win--and the mistakes unsuccessful organizations make that keep them on the losing side time and again. In reality, very few coaches understand the philosophies, attention to detail, and massive commitment that defined NFL juggernauts like the 49ers and the Patriots. The best organizations are not just employing players, they are building something bigger. Gridiron Genius will explain how the best leaders evaluate, acquire, and utilize personnel in ways other professional minds, football and otherwise, won't even contemplate. How do you know when to trade a player? How do you create a positive atmosphere when everyone is out to maximize his own paycheck? And why is the tight end like the knight on a chessboard? To some, game planning consists only of designing an attack for the next opponent. But Lombardi explains how the smartest leaders script everything: from an afternoon's special teams practice to a season's playoff run to a decade-long organizational blueprint. Readers will delight in the Lombardi tour of an NFL weekend, including what really goes on during the game on and off the field and inside the headset. First stop: Belichick's Saturday-night staff meeting, where he announces how the game will go the next day. Spoiler alert: He always nails it. Football dynasties are built through massive attention to detail and unwavering commitment. From how to build a team to how to watch a game to how to understand the essential qualities of great leaders, Gridiron Genius gives football fans the knowledge needed to be the smartest person in the room every Sunday. Review: Good read - Good book for beginners. Review: Birds Eye View of the NFL!!! - This is actually the 3rd time I've attempted to write this review due to a malfunctioning keyboard only kindle! First heard of the author while watching a New to Me show (The Pat McAfee Show) & liked what I heard him saying, but it did Not hurt that he talked about my 2 favorite teams (49ers & Raiders) & Mike really exposed me to another side of Bill Belichick which made me appreciate the GOAT of NFL coaching/General Managers! The insight Mike has is spot on & very educational due to his time in the NFL, so much so, that I've already bought my next book by the author & once I start reading it will buy a 3rd!! Having officiated 5 sports (Football, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Soccer & Boxing) for 27 years, coached 3 sports (Baseball/Softball, Basketball & Bodybuilding) for 28 years & participated in 4 sports (Football, Basketball, Marathons, Triathlons) i thought I had a unique perspective on All of these sports until I heard/read Mike Lombard it's words!!! Mike is the penultimate source for NFL Football knowledge & I look forward to reading his next book as soon as I'm done with this review!!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #222,414 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #51 in Football Coaching (Books) #87 in Football Biographies (Books) #251 in Football (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,035 Reviews | ## Images ![Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Building Teams and Winning at the Highest Level - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tdM+vPhcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by P***A on March 30, 2026* Good book for beginners. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Birds Eye View of the NFL!!! *by K***R on January 12, 2024* This is actually the 3rd time I've attempted to write this review due to a malfunctioning keyboard only kindle! First heard of the author while watching a New to Me show (The Pat McAfee Show) & liked what I heard him saying, but it did Not hurt that he talked about my 2 favorite teams (49ers & Raiders) & Mike really exposed me to another side of Bill Belichick which made me appreciate the GOAT of NFL coaching/General Managers! The insight Mike has is spot on & very educational due to his time in the NFL, so much so, that I've already bought my next book by the author & once I start reading it will buy a 3rd!! Having officiated 5 sports (Football, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Soccer & Boxing) for 27 years, coached 3 sports (Baseball/Softball, Basketball & Bodybuilding) for 28 years & participated in 4 sports (Football, Basketball, Marathons, Triathlons) i thought I had a unique perspective on All of these sports until I heard/read Mike Lombard it's words!!! Mike is the penultimate source for NFL Football knowledge & I look forward to reading his next book as soon as I'm done with this review!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting insight into the game of Pro Football *by B***. on February 7, 2021* This book contains a series of stories of Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick describing their philosophies of building winning teams. Mixed in are some leadership antidotes. It is a fun book to read if you like football. I found several applications in my job—specifically: attention to detail, evaluation, identifying problems/opportunities, and a commitment to constant improvement. 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