{"product_id":"the-other-side-of-glory-paperback","title":"The Other Side of Glory - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarl J. Pierson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLindsay Whalen\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"People often forget the road to greatness is rarely a smooth ride. The Other Side of Glory reminds us of the enormous power of persistence and what can be achieved when a group of young athletes takes the journey and finds that a 'team-first attitude' can navigate the rocky road that leads to the ultimate prize.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --Tim Miles, head men's basketball coach, San Jose State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling story of teamwork and commitment in the competitive world of girls' high school basketball\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When the Waconia Wildcats embarked on the 2019 season, their motto was simple: FINISH. It was a mandate to follow through on every play at the basket and a promise to address unfinished business from the previous season, when a one-point loss was all that kept them from reaching the state tournament for the first time in school history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other Side of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e is a sensitive and riveting portrait of youth basketball in small-town Minnesota, a world familiar to many but brimming with its own characters, quirks, and challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Readers will get to know the players--girls with nicknames like Sauce, Salsa, Raptor, and Snake--as they navigate high school life, struggle to accept their roles on the team, wrestle with self-doubt, and ultimately band together with the goal of vanquishing a 45-year legacy of coming up short. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspirational and relatable, this is a must-read for athletes, coaches, and parents everywhere.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Pierson\u003c\/b\u003e enjoyed 17 seasons as a head high school girls basketball coach and currently serves as the executive director of the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association. His first foray into writing, \u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Coaching: A Survival Guide to Keep Coaches from Getting Burned\u003c\/i\u003e, has earned acclaim as a \"must-read\" for high school coaches. A high school government teacher, Carl lives in Minnesota with his wife, Jean, and their sons, Boston and Colton. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindsay Whalen\u003c\/b\u003e is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion, and current University of Minnesota women's basketball coach.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767746953504,"sku":"9781629379234","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b69df95acfc171c9a2f9edd855e97d5c.webp?v=1780316556","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-other-side-of-glory-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}