LESSONS OF THE GAME
Derek Sparks shows us what it takes to keep a dream alive in this story of his transfer to four different high schools in four different years. He faces the challenges of loneliness, temptation, and ostracism, while living in a gang-infested environment. He also fights a desperate battle to prove his eligibility, while protecting his scholarship offers, and achieve qualifying SAT scores even after an insidious vow from his coaches of: "YOU'LL NEVER PLAY ORGANIZED FOOTBALL AGAIN!"
Derek's story delivers a message to today's students seeking a future in athletics, or to the average student seeking a future in life. It tells of the wisdom and maturity a 21st century student must have to steer their way through a maze of manipulators and opportunists.
"Lessons of the Game is one of the most in-depth, honest, and insightful autobiographies you will ever read. This is the story of a colorful, at times tragic, yet ultimately inspiring story that will leave you moved and cheering."
Anthony McClanahan All-Pac-10 Team, Linebacker, WSU
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Derek's story delivers a message to today's students seeking a future in athletics, or to the average student seeking a future in life. It tells of the wisdom and maturity a 21st century student must have to steer their way through a maze of manipulators and opportunists.
"Lessons of the Game is one of the most in-depth, honest, and insightful autobiographies you will ever read. This is the story of a colorful, at times tragic, yet ultimately inspiring story that will leave you moved and cheering."
Anthony McClanahan All-Pac-10 Team, Linebacker, WSU
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