Job loss. Foreclosure. Relationship woes. Health issues. Dire financial straits. If recent history has taught us anything, it's that nobody goes through life unscathed -- no matter how rich, how smart, how talented, or how fortunate they may be. White collar, blue collar, or no collar, there is an undeniable commonality to the raw emotion that strikes people when they are knocked down. University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari has seen the bottom - from two very distinct and very public setbacks -- but he has learned that bad situations are only permanent if you allow them to be. Fired from his job as head coach 20 games into his third season with the NBA's New Jersey Nets in 1999, Calipari was publicly humiliated and emotionally devastated. But Calipari never allowed the negative to overcome him or those around him, and he began plotting a course for his first bounce back. It was a journey that took him to the University of Memphis and, in 2008, to the NCAA's marquee event, the men's basketball Final Four. When that trip culminated in a crushing, overtime defeat in the title game, Calipari began to bounce back again -- this time armed with the knowledge and fortitude he gained in overcoming the Nets' firing. One year after that defeat, from where he watched his team lose a nine-point lead with two minutes and twelve seconds left in regulation, Calipari was tabbed as the head coach of college basketball's all-time winningest program, the University of Kentucky Wildcats. In ten years, he went from his lowest low to landing his dream job at a dream program. What Coach Cal -- as players, peers, and fans affectionately call him -- learned from his experiences was the importance of having the right attitude when dealing with life's major impediments: with every hard knock comes an occasion to reevaluate and reinvent. Now Coach Cal asks that you join his team of Bounce Backers and allow him the privilege of coaching you through what may, at times, seem to be an insurmountable challenge. With a combination of tough love and understanding, Coach Cal takes you under his wing in much the same fashion he guides the young men who play for him. By becoming an active participant in your own resurrection -- through practice exercises and tips from Coach Cal and his deep bench of highly successful people who have survived their own bounce backs -- you too will gain the tools and insight to understand that it's never a matter of how far you have fallen, but instead it's about how high you bounce back. UK Coach John Calipari Social Network and Papa John's Deliver $50,000 with Coach Cal 3-Pointer at Papajohns.com PapaJohns, December 21, 2009 ...Coach Cal 3-Pointer raises funds for John Calipari's Foundation for Children; Kentucky Children's Hospital LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct 15, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In just nine short weeks, Coach John Calipari, Papa John's and John ... John Calipari's Kentucky basketball team ready to turn the page Louisville Courier-Journal, November 14, 2009 ...N, Ky. John Calipari spent much of the summer promoting his new book, 'Bounce Back.' Friday night in Rupp Arena, he opened a more important chapter. In his first game as University of ... In Print: Eric Crawford Louisville Courier-Journal, November 14, 2009 ...ERIC CRAWFORD: Cal’s Cats look ready to turn page John Calipari spent much of the summer promoting his new book, “Bounce Back.” Friday night in Rupp Arena, he opened a more important chapter. In his first game as University of ... The day at the races: Oct. 29 Kentucky.com, October 30, 2009 ...event on Polytrack. Julien Leparoux will ride Lentenor for trainer Michael Matz. UK men's basketball coach John Calipari will autograph copies of his new book, Bounce Back, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Keeneland on Friday as part of the 'See Blue ... Papa John’s partners with Calipari to raise money for kids Business First of Louisville, October 16, 2009 ...A Papa John’s International Inc. promotion to benefit a foundation created by University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari has raised $50,000. Louisville-based Papa John’s (NASDAQ: PZZA) raised $45,000 through the sale of “The ... UK Coach John Calipari Social Network and Papa John’s Deliver $50,000 with Coach Cal 3-Pointer PR inside, October 15, 2009 ...In just nine short weeks, Coach John Calipari, Papa John’s and John and Annette Schnatter have delivered $50,000 for the children of Kentucky – without even getting up from the computer. The 850,000 Twitter ... UK Coach John Calipari Social Network and Papa Johnâ??s Deliver Business Wire via MSN Money, October 15, 2009 ...In just nine short weeks, Coach John Calipari, Papa Johnâ??s and John and Annette Schnatter have delivered $50,000 for the children of Kentucky â?' without even getting up from the computer. The 850,000 Twitter and ... UK Coach John Calipari Social Network and Papa John’s Deliver $50,000 with Coach Cal 3-Pointer at Papajohns.com Stockwatch, October 15, 2009 ...Company Website: http:www.papajohns.comLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- (Business Wire) In just nine short weeks, Coach John Calipari, Papa John’s and John and Annette Schnatter have delivered $50,000 for the children of Kentucky – without even ... Coach Cal hosts signing for his new book Fox41.com, October 14, 2009 ...UK Basketball Coach John Calipari hosted a book-signing luncheon on Tuesday for his book "Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and in Life." It was at Texas Roadhouse in Shively. Ten ... Coach Cal holds court TheDailyNews, September 3, 2009 ...Photos by David W. Smith/Daily NewsKentucky mens basketball coach John Calipari addresses hundreds of attendees Wednesday during his visit to Barnes & Noble on Campbell Lane. Calipari stopped in Bowling Green to sign copies of his new book, ... Fans line up for Cal's book, signature Louisville Courier-Journal, September 2, 2009 ...get to be first in line for a book signing by University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari. The signing of Calipari's new book ? ?Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and in Life? ? didn't start until 5p.m. ... Calipari to sign book in BG on Wednesday TheDailyNews, September 1, 2009 ... University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari will be at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Bowling Green on Wednesday to promote the release of his new book, Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and ... Calipari in Louisville for book signing Louisville Courier-Journal, September 1, 2009 ...University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari will be at two book signings on Tuesday, including a stop at Fourth Street Live in Louisville. Calipari will be signing his new book, ?Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to ... Calipari's Book Details Firing, Comeback LEX 18, August 30, 2009 ...John Calipari's new book started with 200 hand written pages the coach produced over just a few frantic weeks. It is just the way he works. 'When I get started ... Restoring the swagger Lexington Herald Leader, August 30, 2009 ...bleeding feet, broken noses, concussions and a bullheaded emphasis on toughness, Kentucky basketball enjoys a renaissance. New coach John Calipari intentionally limited last week's first four-at-a-time workouts so as not to overtax the ... Calipari Will Hold Book Tour This Weekend WKYT, August 29, 2009 ...UK Basketball Coach John Calipari has new book coming out titled 'Bounce Back' and this weekend will have autograph sessions. Dates and Locations Inside! Font Size: Kentucky Wildcat fans can meet coach John Calipari ... Calipari to visit Bowling Green TheDailyNews, August 12, 2009 ...advertisement University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari will be at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Bowling Green on Sept. 2 to promote the release of his new book, Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business ... Coach John Calipari turns to motivational swagger ahead of new book Commercial Appeal, March 6, 2009 ...Fresh from another victory, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari took the stage Thursday with an unapologetic 'swagger' and a little coaching on facing everything from a flailing financial system to blowing a nine-point lead ... |