Download e-book for iPad: For Underdogs Only by Kim G. Robinson

By Kim G. Robinson

ISBN-10: 0988782707

ISBN-13: 9780988782709

FOR UNDERDOGS merely is narrative nonfiction approximately overcoming adversity. Inspiring tales of perseverance orbit round one guy, Myron Miller, a 69-year-old highschool soccer trainer who reaches at-risk young children. via examples from his personal youth, Miller earns the consideration of his athletes. the private tales of Miller and his gamers mimic the grit and grind of the double wing offense that Miller coaches.

In 2008 six of Miller's gamers hit the NFL: Sam Baker, Beau Bell, Chris Chester, DeShaun Foster, Matt McCoy, and Frostee Rucker. 3 nonetheless play on Sundays. gamers and wrestlers inspired via Miller, a few now of their forties, speak candidly approximately following Miller's philosophy, and the significance of passing it on.

Miller realized tenacity from his dad, his mentors, and his Uncle Joe who informed him concerning the braveness of his ancestors who fled genocide in Poland. Their tales taught Miller to face up for what's correct and to by no means give up.

The writer, Kim G. Robinson, and trainer Miller met within the Tustin highschool cafeteria. Over 9 years, Miller unknowingly encouraged Kim with tales approximately his Jewish upbringing and lifestyles often, instead of with suggestions approximately upcoming soccer video games. via Miller, Kim came across the magic in the back of reworking any underdog right into a best puppy via old-school philosophy.

Five percentage of all e-book gains fund
The Myron and Kathy Miller
For Underdogs simply Scholarship.

Themes comprise: Fatherhood, Mentoring, training, Overcoming Adversity, teenager activities, Coming of Age, Scholarships, Jewish existence, Perseverance, schooling, At-risk adolescence, choice, highschool activities, Overcoming Bullying

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