Twenty-five celebrated writers share the encouraging words and timeless wisdom of the coaches who influenced their lives. For everyone who has heard the beloved whistle at the end of a grueling practice, only to eagerly await the next, Coach is a treasure trove of insights and wisdom from the mouths of those we cherish, seen through the eyes of those we admire most. This book offers the reflections of twenty-five notable authors and writers who reveal their experiences, both good and bad, with the athletic coaches who changed and influenced their lives, irrevocably. This collection celebrates those special people whose inspiration and influence make us believe that we are greater than the sum of our parts.