40 Seasons: The Life of a High School Basketball Coach

By Rick Wood and Rick Wood

Growing up in Kinston, Alabama, Rick Wood had two goals: to play high school basketball for his role model, Creigh Purnell, and to become a high school coach and teacher himself.

Though he was never able to make Coach Purnell's varsity, he enjoyed a stellar coaching career. Rick Wood retired with 662 wins -- at the time, the most by any active coach in North Carolina. His players were known for their teamwork, hustle, and sportsmanship. They were also known for being true student-athletes, receiving two awards for having the best team GPAs in the entire state.

40 Seasons chronicles how one small town boy turned his dream into a lifetime of achievements. Through his eyes, we discover universal lessons about winning, losing, teaching, and living.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604946016
• ISBN13: 9781604946017
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Wheatmark
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"