- Hardcover: 233 pages
- Publisher: Diamond Communications (1 Dec 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1888698233
- ISBN-13: 978-1888698237
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,247,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Recounts the 1998 baseketball season of Valparaiso University, whose team captured the nation's attention during the NCAA basketball tournament.
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The inside story of Valpo's magical basketball journey
Valparaiso University captured the nation's attention during the 1998 NCAA basketball tournament. Yet, few outside of Indiana know of the long journey prior to the dramatic March run. Through this collaboration with Valpo head coach Homer Drew and Rob Rains, the entire story of this incredible team is captured. Readers will be taken into the locker room to get an inside perspective on Coach Drew's philosophies, anecdotes and motivation, in addition to the players' thoughts during a dramatic, roller-coaster season. Many people know that Valpo's story is one of a father (Homer Drew) and his sons (assistant coach Scott Drew and star guard Bryce Drew), and that's certainly true. However, "Find A Way" shows that it's also a story about a special group of young people who wouldn't give up on a dream. It's a story about a community and university dreaming (and cheering) right along with them. More importantly, it's a story of some of the lessons learned along the way -- lessons that can transcend sport.
Valparaiso University captured the nation's attention during the 1998 NCAA basketball tournament. Yet, few outside of Indiana know of the long journey prior to the dramatic March run. Through this collaboration with Valpo head coach Homer Drew and Rob Rains, the entire story of this incredible team is captured. Readers will be taken into the locker room to get an inside perspective on Coach Drew's philosophies, anecdotes and motivation, in addition to the players' thoughts during a dramatic, roller-coaster season. Many people know that Valpo's story is one of a father (Homer Drew) and his sons (assistant coach Scott Drew and star guard Bryce Drew), and that's certainly true. However, "Find A Way" shows that it's also a story about a special group of young people who wouldn't give up on a dream. It's a story about a community and university dreaming (and cheering) right along with them. More importantly, it's a story of some of the lessons learned along the way -- lessons that can transcend sport.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
I learned so much!,
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This review is from: Find a Way: Valpo's Sweet Dream (Hardcover)
I loved the behind the scenes look at big time college basketball. I also learned a lot from Coach Drew about successful ways to raise children that have the potential to be college athletes. The book has a lot of value because of the messages in it. It's especially a great read for basketball fans.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must for any hoops fan,
By A Customer
This review is from: Find a Way: Valpo's Sweet Dream (Hardcover)
Proof that college basketball can still be about something other than money and star players leaving early for the NBA. A great story for anyone who loves the underdog. Go Valpo!
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I learned so much!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Find a Way: Valpo's Sweet Dream (Hardcover)
I loved the behind the scenes look at big time college basketball. I also learned a lot from Coach Drew about successful ways to raise children that have the potential to be college athletes. The book has a lot of value because of the messages in it. It's especially a great read for basketball fans.
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The Shot,
By zeke - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Find a Way: Valpo's Sweet Dream (Hardcover)
I may be biased being from Valpo but this book was extremely well worth reading. It is filled with a behind the scene's look of the special team that brought great joy and memories. Even if you don't know of our Valpo team or program you will truly enjoy this fantastic story of a tiny school from Northwest Indiana that achieves the impossible dream.......ENJOY
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Pure Joy and Excitement,
By SCato - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Find a Way: Valpo's Sweet Dream (Hardcover)
A definate must have for those who love the underdog at tourney time. It's hard for me to devote continuous attention to a book, but I refused to put this one down, and that is an accomplishment. I could feel the excitement and goosebumps in the book's descriptions of "the shot" and stories of tourney time. It's a sense of relief that stories like this do exist in a time when business seems to be overtaking the sports we love.
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