
Game, Set, Life
A Conversation on Character, Grit and the Power of Sports
Juxtabook Press
Published on 26. August 2025
Book
Hardback
244 pages
978-1-940498-44-7 (ISBN)
Description
What if the scoreboard wasn't the point?
You want the young athletes in your life to succeed-but not just in the game. You want them to grow into resilient, confident, and thoughtful people. In a world obsessed with wins and stats, Game Set Life is a much-needed reminder: sports are one of the greatest teachers we have.
Written by two long-time coaches and fathers, this book is a powerful conversation about the education embedded within athletics. Through real stories, honest reflections, and meaningful insights, you'll discover how to use sports as a vehicle for developing character, leadership, and a strong athlete mindset.
Whether you're a parent, coach, or mentor, you'll walk away with the tools and perspective to help kids thrive-on and off the court.
Inside you'll learn how to:Develop character and emotional resilience in young athletes
Help kids build a personal growth mindset and mental toughness
Support athlete development for teens without burnout or pressure
Shift the focus from performance to purpose-and connection
Recognize the life lessons sports are always teaching (if we're paying attention)
If you're looking for a sports book for kids, a playbook for coaching leadership, or a guide to character development through athletics-Game Set Life is for you.
Because the real victory isn't in the trophy-it's in the transformation.
More details
Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-940498-44-7 (9781940498447)
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