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(PRWEB) February 10, 2005

“Management Secrets of the New England Patriots” is the definitive account of the 2001-2004 New England Patriots, analyzing the many “success factors” underlying the team’s three Super Bowl victories in four seasons and entertaining with humorous, insightful quotations from Patriots players, coaches, executives, and owners.

The author, James Lavin, earned his economics Ph.D. at Stanford, where he analyzed “high performance work organizations” (like the Patriots). He also holds degrees in political science (Harvard A.B., magna cum laude), economics (M.Sc., London School of Economics), and East Asian studies (M.A., Stanford).

John McClain writes in The Houston Chronicle, “Whether you’re a New England fan or not, you’ll be fascinated by [this] intriguing new book.” (Jan. 30, 2005)

The Toronto Star (Dave Perkins) calls the book “fascinating.” (Feb. 5, 2005)

The Boston Phoenix (Christopher Young) says, “Lavin does have impressive credentials… but he doesn’t bore us… Lavin has melded together fascinating quotes, statistics, and revelations that keep the reader entranced throughout the 350-page tome. A wonderful opportunity to [meet] the players, characters, and team… Lavin’s remarkable story provides the recipe for championship stew.” (Jan. 31, 2005)

Greg Gatlin tells Boston Herald readers it’s “An impressive look at what drives the team’s success… It doesn’t read like some wonkish, academic text.” (Feb. 6, 2005)

“Timely, insightful book,” writes Peter Finney in the New Orleans Times-Picayune. (Jan. 28, 2005)

The New York Times (Richard Sandomir) says “Lavin makes a strong… case that the Patriots ‘are a better organization than they are a team.’” (Jan. 22, 2005)

It’s “Required Reading… If the Colts, Steelers and any other NFL organization would like to get a jump on the Patriots, they should definitely pick up a copy,” according to Dan Pires and Steve DeCosta of The Standard-Times of New Bedford, MA (Feb. 5, 2005).

And Doug Farrar writes on Yahoo! Sports that it’s “A great book. Having read and enjoyed other football-as-a-metaphor-for-life books such as “The Packer Way” by Ron Wolf, “Winning the NFL Way” by Bob LaMonte… and “Think Like A Champion” by Mike Shanahan, I can say that “Management Secrets of the New England Patriots” is as comprehensive and well-written a book as you can find on this subject. …It was his intention to merge his studies of high-performance organizations and his obsession with his favorite team. This he has done most admirably.” (Dec. 31, 2005)

“Management Secrets” is essential reading for any serious fan of Bill Belichick’s Patriots and anyone seeking to build a great organization.

Lavin believes the team’s success has five main elements:

1. PLAYERS: Patriots players win not with NFL-best arms and legs but with championship caliber hearts and minds. The Patriots’ mature, self-motivated, football-loving players possess what Belichick terms “The will to prepare to win” 365 days a year.

2. TEAM: A locker room full of professionals who respect and admire one another’s dedication creates positive peer pressure. No player wants to let his teammates down. And each player knows winning requires helping teammates succeed. Players don’t worry about personal stats. They focus on helping their team in any way possible. They don’t care about outside accolades. They crave their teammates’ and coaches’ respect.

3. COACHING: Bill Belichick is perhaps the best prepared head coach since Vince Lombardi. The son of a successful detail-oriented football coach, Belichick began studying football at age 5 and has been listening and learning ever since. He surrounds himself with talented, passionate assistant coaches and develops their skills by sharing all his knowledge with them. In a sport in which 22 players move simultaneously, it helps that Belichick is the NFL’s most skilled “Xs and Os” strategist.

4. LEADERSHIP: Belichick defines “leadership” as doing your job to the best of your ability and helping your teammates do their jobs. By that definition, every Patriot is a leader. Patriot players teach one another new skills and prod one another to improve in creative ways. Not every Patriot is vocal, but every Patriot leads by example through hard work, self-discipline, selflessness, and dedication to his profession.

5. PLAYER/SYSTEM FIT: Physically gifted players are not necessarily “talented.” Football “talent” is whatever helps a team win. The Patriots’ thick, complex playbook and Belichick’s insistence that players become intimately familiar with each upcoming opponent would fail without smart, competitive, detail-oriented players. The Patriots find players with the passion and potential to thrive in their system requiring players who study and practice intensely.

Vol. 1 covers the team’s achievements, teamwork, personnel, mentality, competing and disciplining, and Bill Belichick.

Vol. 2 (expected release: June 2005) will cover: the 2004 season, communicating, training, motivating, planning, strategizing, marketing and giving, and the Patriots’ future.

Fifty pages from the book are available for free on PatriotsBook.com.

The book is available for purchase through Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and PatriotsBook.com. An electronic (PDF) version is available through PatriotsBook.com.

For information: http://www.patriotsbook.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:

James Lavin

PatriotsBook.com

203.355.0677 (office)

650.269.3492 (cell)

http://www.patriotsbook.com

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 3, 2004

The Weight loss & Wellness Intensive Weekend is a rare opportunity for an up close and personal interaction with the Dr. Dyson and Mr. Haley.

All participants will enjoy professional spa services in included with weekend stay. This weekend will be pampering, informative and fun. Participants will walk away feeling inspired to get healthy and lose weight while having the time of their lives.

Change for Life Weight Loss Center is a D.C. based practice which offers a plethora of weight loss, health management, and wellness solutions.

Dr. Wanda Minnis-Dyson, the practicing physician provides one on one health coaching and counseling as well as her seminars “Healthy Living Series” on various topics in nutrition.

Dr. Dyson has participated as a panelist in D.C.’s first “Healthy Lifestyles Day” a special community forum on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle wellness crowned by D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and the BET foundation. Dr. Dyson is a regular contributor of health related articles featured in the Hill Rag, DC North and East of the River newspapers.

Dr. Dyson has been an expert guest discussing health related issues on WOL and WPFW radio stations. Dr. Dyson, a native Washingtonian obtained her medical degree from the University of Louisville and completed residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Dyson is board certified in Internal Medicine and practices the specialties of Internal Medicine and Bariatrics (Weight loss).Dr. Dyson is also became certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a fitness trainer in an effort to better serve her clients.

Darryl Haley began his personal training career while playing football for the New England Patriots and has continued his involvement in personal fitness training and athletics for over 25 years. Darryl Haley is the biggest athlete ever to compete and complete the Gatorade Hawaii Iron man Triathlon and has competed in several triathlon races around the world. By finishing the Iron man, Darryl Haley has broken down all barriers with respect to larger individuals and their ability to participate in major endurance sports.

For more information on this event or to register contact Change For Life Weightloss & Aesthetics via phone at 202-575- 4660 or visit or http://www.changeforlifeweightloss.com.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 6, 2004

This weekend getaway is a great way to jumpstart a healthy approach to the weight loss process away from the distractions of tempting social occasions and fast food restaurants.

Participants will receive vital information for developing and maintaining healthier lifestyles.

The weekend will include seminars on goal setting, relaxation techniques, nutrition, exercise, behavior modification, and interactive food preparation. Personalized fitness training plans and demonstrations will also be available.

The weekend weight loss/wellness intensive is a rare opportunity for an up close and personal interaction with the Dr. Dyson and Mr. Haley. All participants will enjoy professional spa services in included with weekend stay.

This weekend will be pampering, informative and fun. Participants will walk away feeling inspired to get healthy and lose weight while having the time of their lives.

Change for Life Weight Loss Center is a D. C. based practice which offers a plethora of weight loss, health management, and wellness solutions. Dr. Wanda Minnis-Dyson, the practicing physician provides one on one health coaching and counseling as well as her seminars “Healthy Living Series” on various topics in nutrition.

Dr. Dyson has participated as a panelist in D.C.’s first “Healthy Lifestyles Day” a special community forum on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle wellness crowned by D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and the BET foundation. Dr. Dyson is a regular contributor of health related articles featured in the Hill Rag, DC North and East of the River newspapers. Dr. Dyson has been an expert guest discussing health related issues on WOL and WPFW radio stations. Dr. Dyson, a native Washingtonian obtained her medical degree from the University of Louisville and completed residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Dyson is board certified in Internal Medicine and practices the specialties of Internal Medicine and Bariatrics (Weight loss).Dr. Dyson is also became certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a fitness trainer in an effort to better serve her clients.

Darryl Haley began his personal training career while playing football for the New England Patriots and has continued his involvement in personal fitness training and athletics for over 25 years. Darryl Haley is the biggest athlete ever to compete and complete the Gatorade Hawaii Iron man Triathlon and has competed in several triathlon races around the world. By finishing the Iron man, Darryl Haley has broken down all barriers with respect to larger individuals and their ability to participate in major endurance sports.

For more information on this event or to register contact Villa Bella Vista Inn via phone at 540-843- 4800 or visit http://www.villabellavistainn.com. For more information on Change for Life Weight Loss Center visit http://www.changeforlifeweightloss.com.

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Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) January 24, 2008

With days to go before Super Bowl XLII, New England Patriot linebacker Tedy Bruschi is on the verge of the greatest comeback, one that far exceeds the NFL. Just three years ago, Bruschi suffered a stroke.

As the New York Giants and New England Patriots prepare for Super Bowl XLII, one player in particular will be thankful to be on the field and even playing at all. Just 3 years ago, weeks after the Patriots last appearance in the Super Bowl, Tedy Bruschi, a 32-year old linebacker, husband, and father of three sons suffered a stroke. A professional athlete in the prime of his career and in excellent health, Bruschi was forced to retire from the NFL to concentrate fully on his grueling rehabilitation. As he began to recover, though, he started thinking about a return to the NFL, and its ramifications on his family and his health.

Now in good health, Tedy not only returned to the NFL, but returned at the highest level. On February 3rd, his team will attempt to become the first NFL team to finish a season 19-0, besting the previous mark of 17-0 by the 1972 Miami Dolphins. What makes the story all the more remarkable is Tedy is not just a role player on a decent team. He is an important cog and one of the team captains of a team that, with a win against the Giants, will become the best team in NFL history.

In NEVER GIVE UP: My Stroke, My Recovery and My Return to the NFL (Wiley; 2007; $ 24.95; Cloth; ISBN: 978-0-470-10869-7), Bruschi, along with best-selling author and radio personality Michael Holley, reveals how he and his family faced the physical and emotional challenges of this life-threatening event and how he managed to rejoin the team just eight months later–earning himself a share of the Comeback Player of the Year Award and full ownership of the prestigious Ed Block Courage Award. From the morning of the stroke and his initial plans to retire through his rehabilitation and ultimate decision to return to the NFL, Bruschi shares his incredible personal journey of recovery, including powerful insights he gained from his experiences as well as the support and encouragement he’s given to other stroke survivors. NEVER GIVE UP also details the long aftermath of his recovery, how it challenged his faith, his marriage, and his career.

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Norwell, MA (PRWEB) November 29, 2010

Coastal Nissan, a Boston area Nissan dealer, announces the success of the 3rd Annual Wellspring Service Special benefiting the Wellspring Food Pantry. Working with Kevin Faulk from the New England Patriots, Coastal Nissan has donated $ 4,200 over the course of this charity event this year, not including those donations from their service center or food pantry donations from dealership promotions. In the three years Coastal Nissan has partnered with Kevin Faulk for this charity partnership, the auto dealership has donated over $ 11,000 dollars to Wellspring.

The dealership staff at Coastal Nissan structured this charity effort in three parts designed to maximize the donations they were able to raise. Their auto dealer service department customers at either the Norwell or Cohasset locations were able to bring canned food donations, receiving $ 1 off of their repair order per donated can.

Dealership visitors were also able to make a donation directly to Wellspring through their secure website while at the Coastal Nissan service department. Customers that chose this second option received a matching amount of “Coastal Cash” to use toward their next service visit.

Coastal Nissan also donated a Thanksgiving dinner for each point the New England Patriots scored in November leading up to the Thanksgiving game against Detroit. Auto dealer customers can still participate in this charity event by donating food or money to Wellspring at either Coastal dealership location and receive discounts on vehicle service through November 30th, 2010.

Wellspring is a multi-service agency dedicated to helping South Shore families in need of financial, mental, and physical assistance. The agency has spent 25 years providing support and skills to help those in need become more independent and productive members of the South Shore community. This is achieved, in part, through their food pantry, crisis counseling program, thrift store, and adult education program. Coastal Nissan, a new and used car dealership located outside of Boston, Massachusetts, is proud to partner with Wellspring year round, helping to support the important work this agency performs.

Those interested in the partnership between Wellspring and Coastal Nissan can find more information at their Boston Nissan website. Coastal Nissan?s website was developed by http://www.dealeron.com, the leading car dealer websites company.

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 26, 2009

YouCastr, the sports broadcasting service for high schools and youth sports, announced its partnership with The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Patriots, today. Together, they will provide high schools throughout New England an opportunity broadcast their football games and other sports over the Internet.

The Kraft Group will be leveraging its website, http://www.newenglandfootball.com as a central locator and promoter of high school football video. YouCastr will provide their easy to use platform to schools to broadcast live, delayed and on-demand video to families, boosters, alumni and the general public. Also, YouCastr also provides schools and athletic programs an ability to earn money by charging their viewers and inserting advertising.

Each school’s content will be available on both newenglandfootball.com, where every high school football team in New England has its own team information page, and the school’s own website if it so chooses. Further, all the team information pages on newenglandfootball.com feed kiosks in The Hall at Patriot Place, the New England Patriots hall of fame and interactive museum. The kiosks are part of The Hall’s “New England Football” exhibit, where visitors can find information not only on high school football, but also the complete history of football in the six-state region.

“The Krafts have always been supportive of youth sports in New England, particularly football,” said New England Patriots publisher Fred Kirsch. “Hosting the MIAA Super Bowls at Gillette Stadium every December is just one part of that involvement. Creating newenglandfootball.com and the New England football exhibit at The Hall at Patriot Place was yet another step. Now, partnering with YouCastr takes what we can provide schools to a whole new level. With schools everywhere forced to tighten their financial belts, YouCastr’s solution is a terrific opportunity for high schools throughout New England.”

“YouCastr is delighted to be partnering with The Kraft Group to support broadcasting of high school sports across New England,” said YouCastr Co-Founder Brad Johnson. “Together, we can help raise the profile of school’s athletic programs, enable schools to earn money during these challenging times, provide a great way for family and alumni to watch their favorite teams and provide students an excellent educational opportunity in digital media.”

There are already hundreds of high schools throughout the country using the YouCastr platform to broadcast sporting events over the Internet. YouCastr is in the process of signing up more high schools to broadcast spring sports to get them prepared for the fall football season. The process for schools is incredibly simple and once signed up, schools can leverage the YouCastr services for all their sports and school events.

About The Kraft Group

The Kraft Group is the holding company for the Kraft family’s various businesses, which have concentrated interests in five specific areas: the distribution of forest products, paper and packaging manufacturing, sports and entertainment, real estate development and private equity investing. Together, the Rand-Whitney Group and International Forest Products conduct business in more than 80 countries annually and form one of the largest privately-owned paper packaging and distribution companies in the world. The Kraft Group’s sports and entertainment division features Gillette Stadium, New England’s premier concert and entertainment venue and home to the National Football League’s three-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots and Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution. The Kraft Group’s real estate development team oversaw the construction of Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place, a 1.3 million square foot lifestyle and entertainment destination adjacent to Gillette Stadium. For more information, please visit http://www.thekraftgroup.com.

About YouCastr

YouCastr is a sports broadcasting service for schools, club teams, and tournaments that makes it easy to broadcast live, delayed, and on-demand video of sporting events. YouCastr enables students, athletes, family members, alumni, and fans to follow their favorite local sports over the Internet. YouCastr also gives schools and teams the ability to earn money by charging their viewers and inserting advertising, providing new revenue source for schools and athletic programs. For more information, visit http://www.youcastr.com.

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Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 4, 2006

NFL Betting Expert Fred Miranda of Point-Spreads.com, the premier provider of sports data, information, and analysis to the betting community, discusses the Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots AFC matchup with CEO Thomas Jensen. Point-Spreads.com will have full coverage of NFL Betting for Week 9.

The Point-Spreads.com team lends an insight into what to look out for when researching for NFL predictions, as well as where the “public’s” money is going when Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts travel to Foxboro to play Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

“We saw the opening line on the Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots go from the Patriots -1 to -3 currently on the Live Odds Feed located on our site at: http://www.point-spreads.com/nfl-point-spreads.html ” stated Jensen.

“Peyton Manning and the Colts were able to win the last time they visited Foxboro winning 40-21″ commented Miranda. “Manning needs to prove he can win against the Patriots as a road dog to keep their undefeated streak alive and move to 8-0. I expect the Colts to edge out Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in this game.”

“The sharp money clearly believes that the Colts defense won’t be able to stop New England’s running attack.” commented Jensen. “Brady will have the home town crowd behind him all day but I think the game will be close and could be decided on a field goal by of all people, Adam Vinatieri!”

The Game will be played at Foxboro on Sunday November 5, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST on NBC.

To see NFL picks & predictions on all the Week 9 NFL match ups visit:

http://www.point-spreads.com/nfl-betting.html

An educated bettor is a winning bettor. Be sure to check out our in-depth NFL Betting Previews for Week 9 now available on the Point-Spreads.com web site completely free of charge.

About Point-Spreads.com

http://www.point-spreads.com officially re-launched on August 8th, 2006, and is quickly becoming the preeminent provider of sports data and information services for the professional and novice sports bettor alike. The site features news and professional analysis pertaining to the NFL, college football, NBA basketball, NHL Hockey, the MLB and college basketball, among other sports. Bettors world wide are turning to Point-Spreads.com to deliver the vital information they need to have the winning edge. Acknowledging this fact, and keenly aware of it’s core audience, Point-Spreads.com plays host to an advanced, integrated platform for the real-time delivery of betting odds from the world’s largest and most respected Sportsbooks and market makers. From a single browser window, Point-Spreads.com’s visitors are able to monitor streaming betting odds from any number of Sportsbooks, and the service is completely free of charge to the public.

As well as being a trusted source of information and data to sports bettors world wide, Point-Spreads.com is quickly becoming a trusted source of information to the mainstream media. To request a press kit, or to schedule casual interviews with Point-Spreads.com management or analysts, please email us.

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Woburn, MA (PRWEB) October 8, 2008

The Savings Bank Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts (SBLI) today announced that the company has signed a two-year extension of its endorsement agreement with New England Patriots Linebacker Tedy Bruschi, which began in September 2007.

Under the agreement, Bruschi will be the voice and face of SBLI’s new radio, print, billboard, and Internet advertising campaign, entitled “Unbeatable Coverage.” In the campaign, Bruschi will discuss SBLI’s unbeatable combination of low rates and an A+ financial stability rating from A.M. Best, and will emphasize SBLI’s “winning streak” of being a low-cost leader in protecting families’ futures for over 100 years in a row. Bruschi will spread the word via radio commercials on highly-rated area stations. “Unbeatable” billboards, Internet ads, and print ads will also run throughout the next several months. Similarly-themed television commercials featuring Bruschi and his family will continue to air as well.

SBLI’s existing agreement with the New England Patriots will continue the company’s advertising presence on the airwaves with the sponsorship of the weekly Tedy Bruschi interview on “Patriots Monday” and “Patriots Friday” on the WEEI Radio Network. Additional exposure includes print advertising in Patriots Football Weekly; in-stadium signage; and use of the New England Patriots brand in advertising.

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 2, 2005

According to It’s Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals, 70% of singles surveyed said that they think that the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots are also favored by singles because they are a more attractive team; 69% of women and 72% of men think they are better looking than the Eagles. The survey also found that 63% of singles think the Patriots uniforms are cuter. Perhaps that’s what they think will help them win: looks and better outfits.

67% of single women would rather go on a date Tom Brady, the quarterback for the Patriots, than Donovan McNabb of the Eagles.

Only 15% of singles would take someone on a first date to the Super Bowl. However, 58% of singles would bring a first date to a Super Bowl party. If they had extra tickets to the Super Bowl, 44% of men would invite their brother to the big game, rather than taking a date.

On Sunday, everyone is skipping their diets. 79% of men and 90% of women won’t stick to their diets at the big game; instead they will be filling up on game food, such as hotdogs and beer.

Survey finds that singles are loyal to their teams. 79% of men and 71% of women will root against their date’s team at the Super Bowl. Singles are serious about the big game. If their date was talking throughout the game, 57% of singles would talk to their date, but turn all conversation back to football. 3% of singles would never ask them out again and 43% of men would ask them out again, but never to a sporting event.

Everyone wants to be in Jacksonville for the big game. 44% of men and 41% of women would go on a date with someone they weren’t crazy about in order to go to the Super Bowl. Even if their date turned out to be a dud, 95% of singles would stay and watch the game—after all it is the Super Bowl.

About It’s Just Lunch

Since It’s Just Lunch was founded in 1991, the company has arranged thousands of fun, first date lunches or drinks after work—an atmosphere where singles can feel comfortable with the process of meeting a new person. With over 75 locations worldwide, each day It’s Just Lunch arranges hundreds of fun, first dates over lunch or drinks after work at over 1,100 restaurants. With many introductions leading to second dates, It’s Just Lunch is the world’s leading first date authority.

The U.S. dating industry is estimated at nearly $ 1.5 billion, and growing at 25% annually, with 110 million single adults in the United States alone.

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