Before the Final Whistle
30 Lessons to Help Athletes Navigate the Peaks and Valleys of the Athletic Journey
Every athlete dreams about the wins, the highlights, the scholarships, and the next level.
But what about the pressure, setbacks, self-doubt, sacrifice, injuries, comparison, and the moment when the game finally ends?
Before the Final Whistle is a motivational sports guide built to help athletes navigate the highs and lows of the journey, both on and off the field.
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MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS
The voices featured throughout Before the Final Whistle bring real-world perspective to the lessons in this book. Learn more about the athletes, coaches, and mentors who shared their experiences along the journey.
Jennifer King
Courage
NFL Coach, Two-Time Women’s Tackle Football National Champion, USCAA Women's National Champion
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Lavaedeay "Vad" Lee
Success
JMU Hall of Fame Quarterback, National Published Author, Chaplain, Counselor
Brian "BJ" Guinn Jr.
Expectations
Former Professional Baseball Player, COO of Shortstop Management
Luiji Vilain
Sacrifices
Former NFL Player, Under Armour All-American​​​
Carl Morris
Education
Harvard Graduate, College Football Hall of Fame Inductee​
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Perris Jones
Comparison
Former UVA Football Captain, Author of Ashes to Endzone
Michael "Mookie" Dereus
Trust
Former Georgetown Wide Receiver, Professional Football Player and Coach​, Lead Trainer of FST New England​​
Haley Van Voorhis
Perfection
NCAA Football Trailblazer, Two-Time WFA All-American​​​​​
Jonathan Sutherland
Consistency
Former NFL Player., First Four-Time Captain in Penn State Football History
Tarence "T-Will" Williams
Setbacks
Former Wake Forest All-ACC Running Back, Founder of The Running Back Club and CUT SCHOOL​
Dwayne Harris
Guidance
Former ECU Wide Receiver, 10-Year NFL Veteran and 2016 Pro Bowl Selection
Jamie "The Night Wolf" Pickett
Motivation
Former UFC Fighter, Dana White’s Contender Series Winner
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