For Underdogs Only

Price 12.94 - 15.95 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9780988782709


For Underdogs Only is narrative nonfiction about overcoming adversity. Inspiring stories of perseverance orbit around one man, Myron Miller, a 69-year-old high school football coach who reaches at-risk kids. Through examples from his own childhood, Miller earns the respect of his athletes. The personal stories of Miller and his players mimic the grit and grind of the double wing offense that Miller coaches. In 2008 six of Miller"s players hit the NFL: Sam Baker, Beau Bell, Chris Chester, DeShaun Foster, Matt McCoy, and Frostee Rucker. Three still play on Sundays. Players and wrestlers influenced by Miller, some now in their forties, talk candidly about following Miller"s philosophy, and the importance of passing it on. Miller learned tenacity from his dad, his mentors, and his Uncle Joe who told him about the courage of his ancestors who fled genocide in Poland. Their stories taught Miller to stand up for what is right and to never quit. The author, Kim G. Robinson, and Coach Miller met in the Tustin High School cafeteria. Over nine years, Miller unknowingly inspired Kim with stories about his Jewish upbringing and life in general, rather than with thoughts about upcoming football games. Through Miller, Kim discovered the magic behind transforming any underdog into a top dog through old-school philosophy. Five percent of all book profits fund The Myron and Kathy Miller For Underdogs Only Scholarship.Themes include: Fatherhood, Mentoring, Coaching, Overcoming Adversity, Teen Sports, Coming of Age, Scholarships, Jewish Life, Perseverance, Education, At-risk Youth, Determination, High School Sports, Overcoming Bullying