It Was Never Just the Game
True Stories from 49 Years of Coaching
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It Was Never Just the Game
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David Green
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David Green
For nearly fifty years, a high school coach stood on practice fields, in locker rooms, on buses, and along fence lines where the real lessons were learned.
This book is a collection of true stories from those years.
They aren't about schemes or systems. They're about people—players, parents, principals, cheerleaders, bands, and the moments that shaped young lives long after the final whistle.
Across nearly five decades of coaching, the author witnessed:
- Wins and losses that mattered—and many that didn't
- Discipline, grace, and consequences that couldn't be avoided
- Humor, heartbreak, and absurdity that only high school athletics can produce
Some stories are funny. Some are uncomfortable. Some still linger years later.
All of them are true.
This book is for:
- Coaches and former coaches
- Teachers and school administrators
- Anyone who has worked with young people
- Anyone who understands the game was never really the point
It was never just the game. It was the relationships, the responsibility, and the privilege of being there year after year.
If you've ever stood on a sideline or sat in a locker room, these stories will feel familiar.
And hard to forget.
©2026 David Green (P)2026 David Green
