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Determined Look: Life Lessons of a Youth Football Coaching Legend
“Determined Stories of a Youth Football Coaching Legend” is written by Three Year Letterman, a thirty-nine-year old college dropout who lives in a Northeast Georgia. He is the coach of a youth football juggernaut. Unlike many youth coaches, Coach Letterman rejects the notion that the purpose of youth sports is to have fun and instead adopts a win-at-all-costs approach. This sometimes involves him intentionally trying to make players quit, recruiting players that he knows are too old for the league, and “altering” residency papers. Coach Letterman is also very proud of the fact that he “rakes in $29.35 an hour plus bennies and a cell phone” and “lives in an apartment complex with a pool and computer lab.” He lettered for three years in high school football at wide receiver. He still wears his letter jacket to this day and stands in the student section when he watches high school football games. He’s also a rabid University of Georgia football fan who takes takes pride in the fact that he barks at opposing fans. This book includes twenty-eight chapters of Coach Letterman offering youth coaching tips and opining on a variety of topics. Topics include “How to Attend a High School Football Game and Post-Game Field Party in Style,” “Turning the Local School System from Adversary to Co-Conspirator,” and “How to Dominate a Deposition.”
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94 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2018
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June 10, 2022
A Living Legend
As the parent of a 2 year old son, I've already incorporated so much of Coach's advice from Twitter in raising him. In this book I learned that it is not only acceptable but expected to modify birth certificates in youth football. I intend to modify my son's birth certificate so he can play in the 5/6 yo league this fall. I know Coach would appreciate getting him to "play up a level" and with nearly a decade of playing experience under his belt, my son should be able to get drafted by Coach when he's 9.
As the parent of a 2 year old son, I've already incorporated so much of Coach's advice from Twitter in raising him. In this book I learned that it is not only acceptable but expected to modify birth certificates in youth football. I intend to modify my son's birth certificate so he can play in the 5/6 yo league this fall. I know Coach would appreciate getting him to "play up a level" and with nearly a decade of playing experience under his belt, my son should be able to get drafted by Coach when he's 9.
October 3, 2021
Inspirational, ingenious and a third thing. Truly a triumph of modern writing.
Unsatisfied with his domination of Youtube, social media and little league football, Coach has thrown his hat into the ring of literature and has delivered a devastating downfield block to a world commonly dominated by nerds. This display of writesmanship should be framed and put into the Louvre (a museum in Europe). At $0.99, a complete steal. Highly recommended.
Unsatisfied with his domination of Youtube, social media and little league football, Coach has thrown his hat into the ring of literature and has delivered a devastating downfield block to a world commonly dominated by nerds. This display of writesmanship should be framed and put into the Louvre (a museum in Europe). At $0.99, a complete steal. Highly recommended.
December 24, 2020
I don’t think this book would make much sense to those unfamiliar with Three Year Letterman’s online presence. And I don’t think it quite lives up to how funny his online presence is. But for those of you who already follow this author, this book provides a humorous (laugh-out-loud, even) 88 pages that is worthy of a read.
January 3, 2020
This is a very funny book written by "Three Year Letterman." My son introduced me to him and I have to admit it was laughing out loud at some of the stuff. What a coach!
October 9, 2022
At one point the Bible was just a collection of life lessons, too. We will one day view this book the same way.
August 8, 2022
Great book. I didn’t read it.
Coach imparts valuable life lessons in this gritty, “determined” book. I imagine it was suspenseful, funny, dramatic and full of winning. I wouldn’t know for sure…I can’t read. Anywho, an hour in the weight room is worth more than a lifetime in a library.
Coach imparts valuable life lessons in this gritty, “determined” book. I imagine it was suspenseful, funny, dramatic and full of winning. I wouldn’t know for sure…I can’t read. Anywho, an hour in the weight room is worth more than a lifetime in a library.
November 16, 2022
As a three year letterman myself, I generally subscribe to Coach’s belief that an hour in the weight room is worth more than a lifetime in the library. But I trust Coach, so I let my wife’s boyfriend read this to me before bed.
As mentioned, I lettered know shit. Football to be specifically (three times and I started on special teams more than 10x). This book has been life changing as I now, finally know how to truly embody what it is to be a champion on and off the field. It feels like I have new life, starting today! I’ve just started saving up for a waterbed and I refuse to cave in and finance one!
Thank you coach!
As mentioned, I lettered know shit. Football to be specifically (three times and I started on special teams more than 10x). This book has been life changing as I now, finally know how to truly embody what it is to be a champion on and off the field. It feels like I have new life, starting today! I’ve just started saving up for a waterbed and I refuse to cave in and finance one!
Thank you coach!
December 25, 2023
Words of wisdom from a youth coaching legend
Disclaimer: I had to have the book read to me and this review typed out for me. I spent all my schooling time in the weight room per coach's instruction, so I cannot read. (The Big Toe is a moron, so he can't read what I type! Fun!)
Coach shares his experience on how to become a world class youth football coach. I would pay attention because he is not some random clown! Coach is famous for paying cash for his water bed! No financing needed! How could you not heed his words of wisdom?
Disclaimer: I had to have the book read to me and this review typed out for me. I spent all my schooling time in the weight room per coach's instruction, so I cannot read. (The Big Toe is a moron, so he can't read what I type! Fun!)
Coach shares his experience on how to become a world class youth football coach. I would pay attention because he is not some random clown! Coach is famous for paying cash for his water bed! No financing needed! How could you not heed his words of wisdom?
August 9, 2022
"A Stroke of Genius"
Coach has produced the finest piece of coaching literature since Woody Hayes' "Hotline to Victory." Beautiful in his prose, moving and motivational in his themes.
A few key points of the book that impacted me and caused for much reflection: how to make a kid quit your football team, how to become a theatrical basketball official, and how to motivate players by forcing them to wade through the copperhead infested creek behind the football field.
Coach has produced the finest piece of coaching literature since Woody Hayes' "Hotline to Victory." Beautiful in his prose, moving and motivational in his themes.
A few key points of the book that impacted me and caused for much reflection: how to make a kid quit your football team, how to become a theatrical basketball official, and how to motivate players by forcing them to wade through the copperhead infested creek behind the football field.
July 5, 2024
America Lost
You just don't see or hear from many who embrace the old school mentality as much as Coach Letterman. Thank America's Founding Fathers and JC himself for a man such as Coach. With men like him, America could have won the
Vietnam War and nipped our
losing streak in the bud. Or at least the regional 10 year old football league. We are all just a fair catch away from greatness.
You just don't see or hear from many who embrace the old school mentality as much as Coach Letterman. Thank America's Founding Fathers and JC himself for a man such as Coach. With men like him, America could have won the
Vietnam War and nipped our
losing streak in the bud. Or at least the regional 10 year old football league. We are all just a fair catch away from greatness.
July 8, 2025
Tour de force from one of football’s preeminent experts
Three year letterman shares words of wisdom from across his vast high school and adult football experiences as well as lessons on how to handle other touchy subjects in the world of amateur sports. If yore lucky enough to get to read this then you’r well ahead of the all those losers from high school who never lettered in shi*.
Three year letterman shares words of wisdom from across his vast high school and adult football experiences as well as lessons on how to handle other touchy subjects in the world of amateur sports. If yore lucky enough to get to read this then you’r well ahead of the all those losers from high school who never lettered in shi*.
February 22, 2023
If you follow the 3 year letterman on Twitter you will probably get a kick out of the book. While the humor can’t compare to seeing him troll a well known politician, foreign dignitary or celebrity, one can see how the legendary coach got his start and exactly how he came to possess a waterbed which is not financed
February 25, 2023
This book is one of the most important pieces of literature made in modern times. I directly translate the wisdom from this author to my experiences as a volleyball team captain, and if I wouldn’t have cracked my ribs, we would have won the summer volleyball tournament. I’ll be cracking this classic back open this summer when we come back for the title.
March 6, 2023
America needs more people like Coach Letterman
An unvarnished look at the Dark Underbelly of American youth sports. A passionate advocate for the children, Coach Letterman is forced to contend with a dizzying array of forces conspiring against his pursuit of excellence in human endeavor.
An unvarnished look at the Dark Underbelly of American youth sports. A passionate advocate for the children, Coach Letterman is forced to contend with a dizzying array of forces conspiring against his pursuit of excellence in human endeavor.
August 23, 2022
This book is mostly excellent. The lessons imparted are amongst the only ones necessary in life. I docked it a star for the author, Coach Letterman, being a fan of Georgia instead of Cincinnati. Georgia is a joke of a school compared to the Bearcats and our vaunted history of greatness in sports.
January 14, 2023
A true inspiration
I, too, was a three year letterman in high school. I wish Coach had gone to my school and then I might have a championship ring (3 way tie dependent on if the coaches would listen to his truths).
Long live Coach!
I, too, was a three year letterman in high school. I wish Coach had gone to my school and then I might have a championship ring (3 way tie dependent on if the coaches would listen to his truths).
Long live Coach!
July 2, 2024
It is an honor to read a masterpiece by the Coach - someone who understands UGA football and has incredible insight on US politics and history.
He isn’t the winningest coach by accident.
FYI - fun fiction by a fun guy.
He isn’t the winningest coach by accident.
FYI - fun fiction by a fun guy.
September 6, 2018
Great read
Funny from the first page to the last. Everyone should be inspired by a coach like this three year letterman
Funny from the first page to the last. Everyone should be inspired by a coach like this three year letterman
June 27, 2019
A must read
This is a great collection of all the lessons coach has taught us in Twitter. Thanks for all you do for the community, coach!
This is a great collection of all the lessons coach has taught us in Twitter. Thanks for all you do for the community, coach!
January 1, 2020
This life changing book provides inspiration on every page. A must read for anyone who wishes to be successful.
January 15, 2020
I love Three Year Letterman! He is hilarious on Twitter and equally funny in this book. Quick read and lots of laughter. If you aren’t following this dude on Twitter, you are missing out!
February 15, 2020
A Roadmap for Life
Everything you will ever need to know for a successful life. Only wish there were pictures. If you are a loser, don't buy this book.
Everything you will ever need to know for a successful life. Only wish there were pictures. If you are a loser, don't buy this book.
March 10, 2021
Highly informative and inspiring. Many take aways from this book that everyone needs to know
August 31, 2021
Hilarious fictional character and over the top stories. A very funny short read
November 26, 2021
The most influential book since George Washington wrote the Bible
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February 16, 2022Thanks for inspiring me and my punt return drills with no fair catches in practice coach.
June 15, 2022
Coach js a genius. He is witty, sarcastic, and just all around insightful. If more people follow his mentality, and philosophies the world would be a better place.
August 8, 2022
A book that will change how you live your life and how others will view you.
August 24, 2022
My husband laughed out loud and gave this book 5 stars. I’m not as amused. Oh well. Wouldn’t recommend to my friends but my husbands friends should read it
September 5, 2022
If I could invite three authors to dinner, it’d be one of each letterman year version of this legend.
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