About the Author : Jon Unger
Jon Unger graduated from Harvard College in 1992. While at Harvard Law School and after a summer stint at a law firm, he quickly realized that he had no interest in a legal career. Upon graduating from HLS in 1995, Unger followed his passion for sports and education in becoming a teacher and coach at Madeira High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. As head boys varsity soccer coach, Unger's soccer program has been among Ohio's best over the past decade, culminating with State Championships in 2002 and 2003...Ohio's only back-to-back undefeated seasons in its history of boys soccer. As proud as he is of his team's success,Unger takes greater pride in how his players Jon Unger - Champion Athlete's Handbookhave conducted 
themselves on the field and have developed as all-around citizens. He is married to Melissa, also a teacher, and they have recently had the blessing of a son, William. Unger has hopes that some day William will model the lessons of this book.
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“The CHAMPION ATHLETE'S HANDBOOK, I absolutely love it. I truly feel it appeals to all players, parents, coaches, administrators, and referees... I've used Jon's quotes in speeches around the country, and they often elicit a knowing nod from the crowd.”
—April Heinrichs, Former Member and later Head Coach of the World Champion U.S. Women's National Soccer Team.
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I was already a struggling young varsity head coach when the bottom dropped out on me and my team. My best returning player was injured in the summer. Out for the year. We both were devastated. Having read H. Jackson Brown's "Life's Little Instruction Book," I decided to write a similar list in honor of my fallen player, only this list was written from the standpoint of helping a young athlete do everything he could towards becoming a champion...on and off the field. Presenting the CHAMPION ATHLETE'S HANDBOOK to my star player (after the expected dismal season) was among my most gratifying experiences as a coach.
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