About the Author
Idan Ravin
Idan's unlikely transition from practicing law to having trained many NBA and WNBA All Stars coupled with his unconventional methods and philosophies, has been the subject of lengthy features in the Wall Street Journal, Men's Journal, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Sports Illustrated, the New York Times, the New York Post, the New Yorker, the Boston Globe, among others. Given the name The Hoops Whisperer? because of his ability to engage, inspire and develop the many superstars he trains, Idan has been featured on television & radio, such as "The Revolution"? and "Extreme Makeover Body Edition"? on ABC, NBA Inside Stuff, NBA Inside Access, NBA Fit , NBA Real TV, ESPN, Nike/Brand Jordan commercials & documentaries, Playboy Radio, CBS Sports, ESPN Radio, NPR, etc. He penned his memoir, THE HOOPS WHISPERER released by Penguin Books, which became a best seller and featured in the Boston Globe, Men's Fitness, the New York Post, among others. Idan's debut children's book, IT TAKES PATIENCE, draws on more than a decade of experience training NBA and WNBA superstars and explores the themes he developed in his first work, THE HOOPS WHISPERER. His ability to transform athletes into their best selves translates itself into a new medium in IT TAKES PATIENCE, offering inspiration and wisdom for children and parents alike.Along with his work in professional sports, Idan is an active investor, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and ambassador for global brands. Idan holds a Masters of Science in Kinesiology, a Juris Doctor (law degree) , a Bachelors of Science in Finance, and a Bachelors of Science in Marketing.