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Post by getbackcoach56 on Nov 3, 2010 12:39:04 GMT -6
So, my wife has been bugging me about what I want for Christmas. I enjoy reading books about high school football and the teams. Can anyone suggest a book for me? I have heard of a book about Don Bosco Prep and another one about a team in Kansas. Just looking for ideas - thanks
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Post by coachwoodall on Nov 3, 2010 12:54:54 GMT -6
We have an alumni coming out with a book about our school, will be more like a scrap book type thing, but should be cool. I don't know if it will come out before Christmas. It will be availiable at amazon
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Post by pvogel on Nov 3, 2010 13:38:05 GMT -6
theres one called "When the game stands tall". its about De La Salle. pretty good.
best of all though, i highly recommend "12 Mighty Orphans" by Jim Dent. amazing.
my cousin is an actor. trying to get that book turned into a film. if he does, that will be great too.
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Post by pvogel on Nov 3, 2010 13:38:47 GMT -6
also Friday Night Lights is entertaining.
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Post by spartancoach on Nov 3, 2010 14:07:33 GMT -6
So, my wife has been bugging me about what I want for Christmas. I enjoy reading books about high school football and the teams. Can anyone suggest a book for me? I have heard of a book about Don Bosco Prep and another one about a team in Kansas. Just looking for ideas - thanks Your wife is asking you what you want for Christmas now? She's a keeper. |
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Post by gdoggwr on Nov 3, 2010 14:07:48 GMT -6
The Kansas book is call "Our Boys." It about Smith Center HS in Smith Center Kansas. Their streak ended a 79 in last years state game. Haven't read it but have heard good reviews.
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Post by coachbrek on Nov 3, 2010 14:22:44 GMT -6
I read both "Our Boy's" and "When the game stands tall" this summer both great.
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Post by coachorr on Nov 3, 2010 14:31:31 GMT -6
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Post by coachorr on Nov 3, 2010 14:41:11 GMT -6
Six pack of beer and no clothes on. That's the gift that keeps on giving.
Books I really liked are:
Season of Life
Our Boys
When the Game Stands Tall
Friday Night Lights
The Blindside
The Long Snapper
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Post by wingt74 on Nov 3, 2010 14:47:33 GMT -6
When I was falling in love with Football many years ago, I read Instant Replay.
Bless your wife, she's a keeper.
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Post by llewis on Nov 3, 2010 16:55:27 GMT -6
A book called THE WAY WE PLAYED THE GAME, it is about a Michigan high school team in the early 1900's. Very good read.
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Post by John Knight on Nov 3, 2010 19:06:21 GMT -6
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Post by tekart on Nov 3, 2010 19:30:37 GMT -6
"Our Boys" is very good. I also enjoyed Tony Dungy's book "Quiet Strength" and "the Last Coach" bout Bear Bryant and "When Pride Still Mattered" about Vince Lombardi
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Post by coachguy83 on Nov 3, 2010 20:00:39 GMT -6
I will second:
12 Mighty Orphans
Our Boys
Friday Night Lights
When Pride Still Mattered
and Any of Tony Dungy's Books
I will also add Junction Boys
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2010 20:27:00 GMT -6
My favorites have been mentioned already, but there's another De La Salle book that chronicles their games with Long Beach Poly that is very good.
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Post by coachweav88 on Nov 4, 2010 6:25:36 GMT -6
This is a fictitious high school, but Bleachers by John Grisham is great!
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Post by M4 on Nov 4, 2010 6:58:10 GMT -6
"we own this game" is a great book about how not to coach youth football
about a youth program in miami that takes football way too seriously
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Post by leighty on Nov 4, 2010 7:03:14 GMT -6
Season of Life
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Post by mariner42 on Nov 4, 2010 7:32:32 GMT -6
My favorites have been mentioned already, but there's another De La Salle book that chronicles their games with Long Beach Poly that is very good. If I recall correctly, it's titled "One Great Game". It was a very interesting read, I enjoyed it. I'll echo Our Boys as being a good read. I'm reading one (amongst several at the moment) about St John's in Minnesota called "The Sweet Season". It's alright so far, I'm hoping it gets better but I'm not that far in. |
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Post by coachwoodall on Nov 4, 2010 7:37:39 GMT -6
Byrnes High School: Rebel Gridiron History
by Zach Johnson
should be out on December 4th, it will be on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Post by backercoach on Nov 4, 2010 7:43:23 GMT -6
I have read a ton of football books and are still reading them, but I have to suggest a book for people to read that isnt football related and you will not be able to put it down and learn a ton about never giving up.
The Lone Survivor
It was hands down the greatest book I have ever read. Sorry I know its not about football, but I feel i have to suggest it!
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Post by flingt on Nov 4, 2010 7:49:38 GMT -6
I just finished "The Galloping Ghost" about Red Grange and how he changed pro football from sandlot to the NFL just by playing in it. A great book. This is a story I can't believe hasn't been made into a movie.
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Post by getbackcoach56 on Nov 4, 2010 8:23:10 GMT -6
Actually, books by coaches are of interest as well - thanks for all of your input so far. I have read many of these mentioned but have made a list about four books long so far. Also, what about books concerning coaching - Like the Coaches Bible - I have it. But other books along those lines.
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Post by coachweav88 on Nov 4, 2010 8:46:37 GMT -6
[ I'm reading one (amongst several at the moment) about St John's in Minnesota called "The Sweet Season". It's alright so far, I'm hoping it gets better but I'm not that far in. I have read that book and I enjoyed it very much. I played small college football and it reminded me about everything I loved about small college football |
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Post by coachknight on Nov 4, 2010 9:43:51 GMT -6
Sweet Season is a good look at a non-traditional way to run and coach a program. St. John's and Pacific Lutheran are successful doing things in an entirely unique way.
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Post by coachorr on Nov 4, 2010 14:18:48 GMT -6
I have read a ton of football books and are still reading them, but I have to suggest a book for people to read that isnt football related and you will not be able to put it down and learn a ton about never giving up. The Lone SurvivorIt was hands down the greatest book I have ever read. Sorry I know its not about football, but I feel i have to suggest it! Yeah, of Marcus Lattrell. I gotta read that, thanks for bringing it up. It is amazing what people have done for this country. |
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