100 Yards of Memories: Memorable Players & People of an Old Coach - Softcover

McQuary, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1478721472 ISBN 13: 9781478721475

Publisher: Outskirts Press, 2013

Synopsis

REMEMBRANCES AND STORIES OF A HIGH SCHOOL COACH'S CAREER... 50 stories of players and people that inspired this coach to write this book. Many of the players never played beyond high school while others went on to college and pro careers, but all are very special and unique people. The people, other than players, in this book helped this coach to form his coaching philosophy and life values. "What makes a coach successful is the love and respect he has for his players and coaches. After reading this you will be a better person, parent, spouse, and employee because you will realize love is the common ingredient in all successful people."-Lou Holtz-Legendary Coach. "Ed has done a great job of bringing to life what many that have played and coached the best game yet to be invented. Read it, you will be watery-eyed to laughter relating to what Coach McQuary has written. Excellent read."-Mouse Davis - Former high school, college, and professional coach

About this title

About the Author:

Ed McQuary began coaching high school football in 1963. He coached in a mill town, a farming community, and affluent suburbs. In his 47 seasons as a coach he compiled over 330 victories, was Oregon Coach of the Year, won a big school state championship, yet his proudest accomplishment is when ex-players meet him with a hug and a "Hi Coach". He's been married to his high school sweetheart for 52 years and has two grown children and three wonderful teenage granddaughters.

About this edition

• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1478721472
• ISBN 13: 9781478721475
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148