Author Event: Jim Calhoun & Dom Amore

About this event

ReRead is thrilled to be hosting former UConn head coach Jim Calhoun and local sports journalist Dom Amore for a book signing and conversation on Monday, November 9th in The Reading Room! The duo will be discussing and signing copies of their 2025 book More Than a Game : How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built On a Culture of Caring. There are 100 seats available for the conversation, starting at 6 pm, followed by the first half of the book signing; all sales after will be just for the second half of the book signing, starting at 7 pm. Copies are limited, so act fast to reserve yours at this link! For the sake of space, we are limiting attendance to 1 extra guest per book purchase. This event is for guests 12 years and older.

In More Than a Game , Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, with journalist Dom Amore, reflects on a career that transcended the basketball court and shaped countless lives. From humble beginnings in Braintree, Massachusetts, to building the UConn men’s basketball dynasty, Calhoun shares the inspiring stories of players, coaches, and colleagues who embodied his philosophy: relationships and perseverance are the keys to greatness. Through the highs of national championships and the quiet moments of mentorship, this book reveals the essence of Calhoun’s legacy: a commitment to being there for others.

This heartfelt and candid memoir goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care. Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker, and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community, and resilience.

Jim A. Calhoun is a Hall of Fame former college basketball coach. He was head coach of the University of Connecticut (UConn) men’s basketball team from 1986 to 2012, during which time his teams won three NCAA national championships (1999, 2004, 2011), played in four Final Fours, won the 1988 NIT title, and won seventeen Big East Championships. Calhoun is one of only six coaches in NCAA Division I history to win three or more championships, and he is widely considered one of the greatest coaches of all time.

Dom Amore is a Connecticut-based sports columnist and reporter for the Hartford Courant with over 40 years of experience covering New York and Connecticut sports, including UConn men’s and women’s basketball, the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, high school sports, and local teams like Hartford Athletic. His Sunday Read column is a weekly staple of The Courant site, covering a wide range of topics; sometimes breaking news, taking readers on a journey into the past (recent and distant), or telling stories that haven’t been heard before. Amore has been named Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) several times, and is also an Adjunct Professor of Journalism at Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to More Than a Game , he is the author of Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees , published in 2018.

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