THE TURNAROUND from 010 to 100 Author:Chuck Mottley, Sandra B. Ghost FINALLY! There is now a football book for boys 8 to 18 years of age--for their parents--and for football coaches. THE TURNAROUND, from 0-10 to 10-0 is a comprehensive account of the Chaparral Firebirds' 1997 football season. This Scottsdale, Arizona high school team had to overcome injuries, parental interference and adversity throughout its ... more »season in order to reach the Arizona 4-A State semi-finals. This story is a firsthand account, told by Coach Chuck Mottley, of the personal dedication by Head Coach Ron Estabrook, the assistant coaches and players in the face of continual adversity. The journey of young men growing into manhood, their discipline and commitment to a year around weight program, is spelled out in the riveting account of what can be accomplished when egos are set aside and sacrifices are made for the good of the team. Bruce Snyder, Head Football Coach, ASU has written: "Coach Mottley has captured a moment in time when an outstanding coaching staff and a group of young men could say, 'I gave all that I had to give.' Simple and straightforward, Coach Mottley makes his point, supports it, and moves on. The lessons are here to be learned by coaches, administrators and boosters alike." Paul Coro, sports writer for THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC tells readers," THE TURNAROUND vividly straps a coach's headset on you for exclusive access to the sideline and the locker room. It's well beyond Football 101. This is graduate-level curriculum for coaches of any sport who want to breathe life into losing programs."« less