Christopher J. Wirth - The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room

The Positivity Tribe

In the Locker Room

by Christopher J. Wirth & Fred Quartlebaum

The Positivity Tribe
In the Locker Room

Copyright 2021

by Christopher J. Wirth / Fred Quartlebaum

Printed and Electronic Versions

ISBN: 978-1-956353-00-6

(Christopher J. Wirth / Fred Quartlebaum)

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Praise for The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room

The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room is a must read as it goes into depth about leadership, culture, teamwork and much, much more. Fred and Chris have once again produced a winner with this book.

Bill Self, Kansas Mens Basketball Head Coach,
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer

The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room is a great read. Chris and Fred take us through all of the ups and downs that every season presents to a team. They not only give us strategies to overcome these challenges, but they also show us how powerful positivity can be for a team, a coach, and a leader. And finally, you will find as you read about the journey this team takes that each of the lessons also apply to us as individuals and provides us lessons for our own growth and development.

Kevin Eastman, Former NBA Championship Coach, Current Speaker to Sports & Corporate Teams

A wonderful book that highlights the power of positivity. Pick up a copy for your locker room, company, or family. We do rise by lifting others up.

Mark Batterson, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker, Lead Pastor of National Community Church

The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room is a MUST read for anyone who wants to have long lasting success! If you are a player, coach, parent, or administrator, you will find yourself on many teams and what will keep you there is outlined in this insightful gem. We all need more Positivity, thank you for sharing it with us.

Tim OToole, Associate Head Basketball Coach, University of Pittsburgh

I love the idea of We Rise By Lifting Others Up. As a professional basketball player, we rise and fall as a team. Culture is so important. If you are looking to improve your life, pick up a copy of The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room , you will be glad you did.

Devont Graham, Professional Basketball Player,
New Orleans Pelicans

Make sure you bring The Positivity Tribe into your life. We can all positively impact one person, and this book will teach you how. Dont just read this book implement it.

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Professional Basketball Player, Toronto Raptors

The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room is a quick and easy read. If you are a player, coach, parent or an administrator, this book is for you. Bring some positivity into your locker room today.

Michael Locksley, Head Football Coach, University of Maryland

Riveting, real, and raw from the very start. I found myself immersed in a myriad of feelings and emotions as I read deeper into the book. The lessons taught within showcase the passion stemming from real-life events, as outlined by the authors. This is a must read and riddled with a litany of valuable lessons.

Al Hamed, MBA, MSM CEO, Consultant & Coach

Christopher J. Wirths Dedication:

I dedicate this book to my parents - Suzan and Ken. The two of you have always encouraged me and shown me true love throughout my entire life, no matter how many times I drove you crazy. I am so lucky to have you as my parents. Thank you for showing me what a real marriage is all about love, trust, dedication, hard work, commitment, partnership and what it means to truly be a team. I love you both and thank you!

A.T. Thank You! You have always had my back, and I am so grateful to have you in my tribe, in my corner, and on my bus. #WRBLOU

Fred Quartlebaums Dedication:

For my sons Trey & Mayson- youve been the beneficiary of many, if not all, of the lessons shared throughout the book. Thank you for trusting the process, continue to be positive leaders in your college locker rooms and beyond.

To all the players and coaches Ive shared a locker room with remembering the locker room celebrations, the tough losses, and the special bond that brought us together as we became more than a team will always be a source of inspiration.

Foreword

I am honored to write the foreword for The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room . This is an inspirational story about the ups and downs of a basketball team and how they overcame adversity to come together as one using the power of positivity. However, The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room is really a story about a journey we have all taken or will take. My good friends Fred Quartlebaum and Chris Wirth go to great lengths to share with you the value of positivity in a world filled with adversity. Positivity is a decision. The decision of one person to choose positivity can make all the differenceto your family, to your team, to your business, to your community and to the world.

Take this journey with Fred and Chris as they outline a game plan for your life. A game plan on how to develop a winning attitude in spite of all the issues we face in the game of life.

The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room is a must read for anyone and everyone. It will help make the world a better place!

Matt Doherty

Introduction

I first met Fred Quartlebaum in May of 2001. I had just graduated college, and I was in North Carolina coaching my sixteen-year-old boys AAU basketball team.

I was the Head Coach of the Connecticut Flame, playing in the Bob Gibbons Tournament. Before one of our games played at the Dean Dome at The University of North Carolina, our team was stretching in the tunnel before the game. Matt Doherty, who was the Head Coach at The University of North Carolina, walked over to my father and me. He introduced himself, and we spoke for a few minutes. When he found out we were from Westchester County, New York, Matt called over one of his assistant coaches, Fred Quartlebaum. Fred, or as I call him Q, walked over and we had a wonderful conversation. At the conclusion, Q handed me his card and told me if I ever needed anything to give him a call.

The very next week I received my first collegiate coaching offer. I gave Coach Q a call. We spoke for over an hour, and I was very appreciative of Qs advice and time. I never could have imagined that twenty plus years later I would have the honor and privilege of calling Q one of my best friends today. In addition, if someone would have told me in May of 2001, that I would write a book alongside Q, I dont think I would have believed them.

Over these past twenty plus years, much has happened in our lives. There have been children, coaching positions, marriage, moves, divorce, new business opportunities, and a book. The one prevailing common theme has been our friendship.

When it comes to people that I respect, Fred Quartlebaum is at the top of the list. As a man, father, husband, son, coach, and friend, I have looked up to Q in many ways. He is a special guy, and a better friend. He constantly adds value to my life, by being one of the most positive people I know. I have witnessed Q win and lose games. His demeanor and approach have never wavered. Q has always looked at that glass as half-full.