I had a search registered for this book on tape.
It is a fictional account of his experience as a rowing coach. Copies are rare and I already have mine, so I’m passing this along to the group in case anyone is interested.

Wanted: Rowing Coach by Brad Alan Lewis
Audio Cassette. Books on Tape, Inc. (1996)
9780736634342.
Good. $4.80
Buy now at: http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=9701681989

It’s not quite ‘The Shell Game’ but still a very worthwhile listen.