Play Big
Lessons in Being Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL
by Jen Welter
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Pub Date Oct 03 2017 | Archive Date Oct 02 2017
Perseus Books, Da Capo Press | Seal Press
Description
When Jen Welter became a linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in 2015, she was the first woman to ever break the glass sideline of the NFL. In Play Big, Welter reveals the grit that it took to be a trailblazer in the ultimate boys' club.
Pre-NFL, Welter was an undersized, underestimated athlete who made sacrifice after sacrifice to achieve her football dreams -- rising to the top of women's football leagues and eventually daring to play against men twice her size. Play Big lays out how she succeeded despite the odds, through force of will and determination, revealing the wisdom Welter gained over countless setbacks and challenges. With vivid wit and candor, Play Big will coach you to do the same -- whatever your obstacles might be -- while translating Welter's hard-earned advice for cultivating true perseverance and toughness.
Advance Praise
"When I met Jen, I saw the passion in her. Not just in her voice or a particular word she said-in her whole person. It was easily recognizable that the insights and experience were there. Her resume spoke for itself. But her enthusiasm about the game, her expertise, and being able to teach what she knew, I thought was very evident in the first meeting. That's why I hired her. Anyone reading this book will be inspired by her drive and learn from her journey. She has a different perspective on how to teach that extends beyond the field."
--- Bruce Arians, Arizona Cardinals Head Coach
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781580056830 |
| PRICE | $27.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
Featured Reviews
Sandi H, Reviewer
At 5'2" 130#,Jenn may have needed a stool to talk to the media crowd but she was not small. She truly "played BIG" throughout her life. She tackled more than the men she played in the NFL with, she tackled every challenge offered with enthusiasm, energy, and courage. What a great role model for girls - not only did she play sports across gender barriers, she earned a college degree and 2 advanced degrees while she was actively pursuing professional sports. She showed an amazing sense of humor and caring and compassion for the team-mates. I loved that she would stay up all night to write personal notes to the linebackers she coached...and that she wrote them on cute little notecards with embossed cards. She wasn't afraid to use her feminine intuition at the same time she was proving she could play with the big boys.
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