Many are always eager to tap into the tips of success from top coaches across America. Now, Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari has a new book out for people to do just that. 

Calipari is starting his book tour today for, "Success is the Only Option: The Art of Coaching Extreme Talent." His first stops are tonight at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati and a Kroger in Florence, Kentucky. 

On Thursday, Calipari will be at two differerent signings in Louisville. He will then be at Kentucky Branded in Lexington on December 6th and the University of Kentucky bookstore in December 8th. 

Copies of Calipari's fifth book will be available at each of the stops. No other memorabilia will be allowed at the events. 

There is no denying Calipari's status as one of the great recruiters and leaders in college basketball history. He has been the Wildcats head coach since 2009, led them to four Final Fours and the NCAA Championship in 2012. 

Prior to arriving in Lexington, Calipari guided the Memphis program for nine seasons and a 2008 appearance in the national title game. His head coaching career also took a turn into the NBA with the New Jersey Nets after he led UMASS to the Final Four in 1996. 

Calipari has won three Atlantic 10, Conference USA and Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year awards. He is also a three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year. 

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