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The Unqualified Hockey Coach and Stories of Springsteen, True Love, and How To Be Utopian
In the follow up to his multiple award-winning memoir ALL CAPS, Craig Colby shows the difference people make in other lives, for good or bad, through inspirational stories about coaching, singing, mentoring, and a brief celebrity encounter. He also reveals what true love looks like and an example of how to create your own utopia.
Chapter 1 - The Unqualified Hockey Coach
Chapter 2 - Twelve Seconds With the Boss
Chapter 3 - In Pursuit of the 4:40 Bunny
Chapter 4 - Dad's Recital
Chapter 5 - The Protegee
Chapter 6 - True Love vs. The Monster Under the Bed
Chapter 7 - The Utopian
Chapter 1 - The Unqualified Hockey Coach
Chapter 2 - Twelve Seconds With the Boss
Chapter 3 - In Pursuit of the 4:40 Bunny
Chapter 4 - Dad's Recital
Chapter 5 - The Protegee
Chapter 6 - True Love vs. The Monster Under the Bed
Chapter 7 - The Utopian
120 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2025
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About the author
Craig Colby
2 books5 followersCraig Colby is an executive producer, writer, and director of high-quality television. His productions have appeared on Discovery Channel, ESPN+, TSN, BBC, Smithsonian Channel, CTV, Documentary Channel, Netflix, Prime Video, and Quest, to name a few, and have found success around the world. If a country has television sets, they’ve played one of Craig’s shows. Craig owns a video-production and storytelling company, colbyvision. He lives in Toronto with his wife Nancy and two sons, Shane and Curtis.
You can find out more about Craig and his work at www.colbyvision.net
You can find out more about Craig and his work at www.colbyvision.net
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July 29, 2025
This book surprised me—in the best way. It’s not just a collection of stories, it’s a journey through chaos, connection, and quiet grace. Whether it’s the messy charm of coaching hockey without a rulebook, the deep tenderness in honoring parents, or the unexpected workplace bond with a colleague named Mars, each chapter carries genuine heart.
And then there’s the Springsteen moment—just 12 seconds at a book signing, yet somehow it holds a universe of feeling. As a member of the fandom myself, that scene alone made me pause. It felt like a mirror held up to what it means to belong, even briefly, to something larger.
This book made me laugh, reflect, and most of all, feel. It’s a reminder that life’s most meaningful stories don’t always come in grand gestures—they often arrive in small, beautifully told moments.
And then there’s the Springsteen moment—just 12 seconds at a book signing, yet somehow it holds a universe of feeling. As a member of the fandom myself, that scene alone made me pause. It felt like a mirror held up to what it means to belong, even briefly, to something larger.
This book made me laugh, reflect, and most of all, feel. It’s a reminder that life’s most meaningful stories don’t always come in grand gestures—they often arrive in small, beautifully told moments.
September 14, 2025
The Unqualified Hockey Coach by Craig Colby is a heartfelt read that had me both laughing and crying. Colby’s storytelling is genuine, warm, and filled with life lessons that reach far beyond the rink. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves hockey, family, or simply a great story. Congratulations, Craig!
August 18, 2025
Craig Colby is a master at writing about human connections; what it means to share your life with those around you in a meaningful way.
Nothing excites Craig more than meeting new people and expanding his world. The reason I can say this with such conviction is that I have known Craig my entire life. He’s my older brother.
What also excites Craig is writing about these connections.
Craig’s second book, “The Unqualified Hockey Coach and Stories of Springsteen, True Love and How To Be Utopian,” is a collection of seven short memoirs about events and people in his life that rewarded him and challenged him and the life lessons we can all take away from these experiences.
It is a theme in Craig’s life that follows on the success of his first book, “ALL CAPS: Stories That Justify An Outrageous Hat Collection.” That award-winning book on the surface is about Craig’s hat collection but it’s really about the compelling human stories behind each hat.
In the “Unqualified Hockey Coach,” Craig reveals his own vulnerability but also his strengths while writing about the people who have impacted him deeply, from his parents, to co-workers, to Bruce Springsteen (also a hero of mine), to the hockey players he’s coached, to a deep friendship he developed online through a fantasy baseball league that takes a tragic yet ultimately uplifting turn.
In an age where many of our connections are through social media, which can leave people feeling isolated and often bruised, “The Unqualified Hockey Coach” is an antidote to that superficiality. It contains deep and heart-felt stories that show why our relationships matter and how to cultivate them.
The timing of this book could not be better.
Nothing excites Craig more than meeting new people and expanding his world. The reason I can say this with such conviction is that I have known Craig my entire life. He’s my older brother.
What also excites Craig is writing about these connections.
Craig’s second book, “The Unqualified Hockey Coach and Stories of Springsteen, True Love and How To Be Utopian,” is a collection of seven short memoirs about events and people in his life that rewarded him and challenged him and the life lessons we can all take away from these experiences.
It is a theme in Craig’s life that follows on the success of his first book, “ALL CAPS: Stories That Justify An Outrageous Hat Collection.” That award-winning book on the surface is about Craig’s hat collection but it’s really about the compelling human stories behind each hat.
In the “Unqualified Hockey Coach,” Craig reveals his own vulnerability but also his strengths while writing about the people who have impacted him deeply, from his parents, to co-workers, to Bruce Springsteen (also a hero of mine), to the hockey players he’s coached, to a deep friendship he developed online through a fantasy baseball league that takes a tragic yet ultimately uplifting turn.
In an age where many of our connections are through social media, which can leave people feeling isolated and often bruised, “The Unqualified Hockey Coach” is an antidote to that superficiality. It contains deep and heart-felt stories that show why our relationships matter and how to cultivate them.
The timing of this book could not be better.
November 5, 2025
Deeply personal stories about love, loss, and (reluctantly) coaching hockey. The Unqualified Hockey Coach is a memoir about making a difference in the world -- by being present and thoughtful everyday. Really enjoyed this book!
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