Hard Knocks & Dirty Socks: Through the Eyes of Coach

Hard Knocks & Dirty Socks: Through the Eyes of Coach

Hard Knocks & Dirty Socks is an impassioned call to action for all who care about the state of public education and the health of our nation. Follow fitness and science teacher and coach Steve Finesilver through his forty-four-year career and see the intimate struggles and ultimate successes of the many kids he has taught and coached in Denver, Colorado. His observation of public education’s decline and his mission to help the children and families who need it most will rally caring people from all over the country to see what can be accomplished with heart and vision. You will hear concrete methods for turning our crippled system into one that supports teachers and meets the needs of children. Citizens, taxpayers, and educators alike must get involved. By bringing a groundswell of support for our nation's future—our children—we can revitalize our educational system. Inside you will hear the real stories of young people who overcame. This book shows what can be accomplished and why it is worth every effort to support our youth’s potential. The need has never been more timely or urgent.