DOWN AND BACK: Adversity In Amateur Athletics and Life

by Mike Murphy

"Down and Back" is a compelling inside look at the journey of Mike Murphy's amateur athletic career and personal life, along with his perspective towards today's athletic and academic world. This book is tailored not only towards kids and parents, but family members of an amateur athlete, coaches, teachers, and anyone else invested in an amateur sport. Mike Murphy was never the strongest, fastest, tallest, or the most athletic kid growing up. At one point in middle school, his mom told him that he was going to be too small to play high school basketball. Due to his love for the game, Mike built his amateur career based on investments in the right people and priorities. Although Mike did learn from his adversity, he wants you to learn from it too. Read "Down and Back" for a healthy dose of perspective, advice, and entertainment.

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 2, 2019

About the author

Mike Murphy was born on December 14, 1995, in Janesville, WI. He grew up dedicating his life to family, friends, and basketball. Murphy is most well-known for his amateur basketball career and as a current basketball coach and published author.

Reviews

[Thomas M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must-read for kids, parents, and coaches of any sport and age.

[Ben Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story and insight for people in all different places in life.

[Kale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for anyone and everyone. Really recommend it for high school or college athletes and there parents.

[Wesley Wingert · Rating 5 out of 5]

While much of the advice given is centered around basketball, a sport I don’t find myself particularly enthralled by, I found myself being able to reflect on much of the wisdom offered in this book.

I’ll definitely be recommending this book to my students, especially those in athletics, and I’ll likely look back to this book again once I have kids.