{"product_id":"the-other-side-of-glory-carl-j-pierson-9781629379234","title":"The Other Side of Glory","description":"\u003cb\u003e \"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.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --Tim Miles, head men's basketball coach, San Jose State University. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling story of teamwork and commitment in the competitive world of girls' high school basketball\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When the Waconia Wildcats embarked on the 2019 season, their motto was simple: FINISH. It was a mandate to follow through on every play at the basket and a promise to address unfinished business from the previous season, when a one-point loss was all that kept them from reaching the state tournament for the first time in school history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other Side of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e is a sensitive and riveting portrait of youth basketball in small-town Minnesota, a world familiar to many but brimming with its own characters, quirks, and challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Readers will get to know the players--girls with nicknames like Sauce, Salsa, Raptor, and Snake--as they navigate high school life, struggle to accept their roles on the team, wrestle with self-doubt, and ultimately band together with the goal of vanquishing a 45-year legacy of coming up short. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspirational and relatable, this is a must-read for athletes, coaches, and parents everywhere.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carl J. Pierson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1629379239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781629379234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Triumph Books (IL)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.79d","brand":"Carl J. Pierson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043040522495,"sku":"9781629379234","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_13dbc91f-1e82-4219-9b1b-5aeb205b68bf.jpg?v=1684964930","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-other-side-of-glory-carl-j-pierson-9781629379234","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}