Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great

Dan Hurley is one of the most famous head coaches in America today--in any sport. He returned the UConn Huskies men's basketball team to their rightful place among the nation's elite, winning back-to-back NCAA Championships, and he did it with uncommon passion. His on-court eruptions, his face-offs with refs and even fans, are legendary.

But behind all the winning and swagger is a story of intense, harrowing struggle. Son of a revered high school coach, younger brother of a college basketball icon, Hurley spent years fearing that he'd just never measure up. He suffered through several bouts of anxiety and deep depressions. As a young player he was ridiculed, as a young coach he came up short. Many people would have given up.

But through relentless will, and Jersey City grit, he reached the summit, becoming such a shining success that the Los Angeles Lakers came calling.

For anyone needing a boost or a blast of inspiration, for anyone leading a team or wanting to up their game, for anyone chasing greatness, Hurley's story, told in his unique no-BS voice, is a must-read.

Author: Dan Hurley, Ian O'Connor
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Published: 09/30/2025
Pages: 304
ISBN: 9781668095744

About the Author
Dan Hurley is a men's college basketball coach who is the head coach of the UConn Huskies, two-time NCAA Division I national champions on his watch. He previously coached at Rhode Island, Wagner, and St Benedict's Prep and is from Jersey City, New Jersey.

Ian O'Connor is the author of seven books, including five consecutive New York Times bestsellers, Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers; Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski; Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time; The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter; and Arnie & Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry. O'Connor is a former ESPN.com, New York Post, USA TODAY, and Daily News (New York) columnist.