Carl J. Pierson enjoyed 17 seasons as a head high school girls basketball coach and currently serves as the executive director of the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association. His first foray into writing, The Politics of Coaching: A Survival Guide to Keep Coaches from Getting Burned, has earned acclaim as a "must-read" for high school coaches. A high school government teacher, Carl lives in Minnesota with his wife, Jean, and their sons, Boston and Colton. Lindsay Whalen is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion, and current University of Minnesota women's basketball coach.
"People often forget the road to greatness is rarely a smooth ride.
The Other Side of Glory reminds us of the enormous power of
persistence and what can be achieved when a group of young athletes
takes the journey and finds that a 'team-first attitude' can
navigate the rocky road that leads to the ultimate prize." -- Tim
Miles, head men's basketball coach, San Jose State University
"An inspiring story of struggle and sacrifice that every high
school athlete and coach can relate to, The Other Side of Glory
will be a favorite for generations to come." -- Rocky Ford,
basketball chair, Texas Girls Coaches Association
"I've been coaching high school basketball for over 20 years and
this is exactly the type of book I look for. Carl Pierson captures
the roller coaster ride that we all endure while coaching high
school hoops. I sincerely enjoyed reading this inspiring true
story!" -- Dori Oldaker, coach of USA Basketball's 2016 U17 World
Championship Team and five-time Pennsylvania state champion Mt.
Lebanon High School
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