Game, Set, Life

A Conversation on Character, Grit and the Power of Sports

By: Jay Harris, Michael Kathrein

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Hardcover | 26 August 2025

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244 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.42

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What if the scoreboard wasn't the point?

You want the young athletes in your life to succeed-but not just in the game. You want them to grow into resilient, confident, and thoughtful people. In a world obsessed with wins and stats, Game Set Life is a much-needed reminder: sports are one of the greatest teachers we have.

Written by two long-time coaches and fathers, this book is a powerful conversation about the education embedded within athletics. Through real stories, honest reflections, and meaningful insights, you'll discover how to use sports as a vehicle for developing character, leadership, and a strong athlete mindset.

Whether you're a parent, coach, or mentor, you'll walk away with the tools and perspective to help kids thrive-on and off the court.

Inside you'll learn how to:

Develop character and emotional resilience in young athletes
Help kids build a personal growth mindset and mental toughness
Support athlete development for teens without burnout or pressure
Shift the focus from performance to purpose-and connection
Recognize the life lessons sports are always teaching (if we're paying attention)

If you're looking for a sports book for kids, a playbook for coaching leadership, or a guide to character development through athletics-Game Set Life is for you.

Because the real victory isn't in the trophy-it's in the transformation.

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