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    The Characteristics of Champions

    As a Hall of Fame Coach, five-time ASCA Coach of the Year and a three-time member of the U.S. Olympic Team, Bob Bowman knows a thing or two about what it truly means to be a champion. As the renowned coach of Michael Phelps’ entire swimming career, hear how coaches are able to identify the unique talents of aspiring athletes.

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    Sports: The Making of a Champion

    Is a champion born or made? CIW explores the science of sports, the impact of sports marketing, and that ?magic thing? that happens to great athletes and teams when the clock is running down.

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