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Soccer - Becoming Coach Jake: A Story of Overcoming the Odds, on the Soccer Field and Beyond

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Book Synopsis: A memoir about battling adversity, by the winningest high school soccer coach in New York City public school history! In the Fall of 2018, Martin Luther King Jr. High School’s boys soccer program won its 18th New York City public school championship to culminate a 19–0 season in which it was ranked no. 3 in the country. Martin Jacobson, whose first championship team was in 1996, three years after he became head coach, had put together yet another winning squad, continuing to make history in the process. But Coach Jake’s story is more than just a soccer tale. In his time as coach at MLK, he has given hundreds of immigrants–from places like Mexico, Columbia, Senegal, Mali, and Haiti, and some of them homeless or parentless–an opportunity to gain some direction in both the classroom as well as on the field. Becoming Coach Jake highlights some of those individuals’ stories and brings to light how, with Jake’s guidance, many of them have gone on to achieve great success in their adult lives. Along the way, readers learn how Coach Jake got to MLK after a drug-filled past that included multiple failed marriages and near-prison sentences, before quitting drugs and alcohol cold turkey in 1985 after several stints in rehab proved unsuccessful. Jacobson teams up with seasoned journalist Bill Saporito to detail the triumph achieved both on the field and far beyond.

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Become inspired by the incredible journey of Coach Jake as he conquers the odds, not only on the soccer field but also in life. In "Becoming Coach Jake: A Story of Overcoming the Odds, on the Soccer Field and Beyond," you'll get an inside look at the memoir of the winningest high school soccer coach in New York City public school history.

Join Martin Jacobson, the head coach of Martin Luther King Jr. High School's boys soccer program, as he leads his team to a remarkable 19–0 season, clinching their 18th New York City public school championship. Ranked no. 3 in the entire country, Coach Jake's unwavering determination and strategies continue to make history year after year.

But this memoir is more than just a tale of success on the soccer field. It delves deep into the incredible impact Coach Jake has had on the lives of hundreds of immigrants. From Mexico, Columbia, Senegal, Mali, Haiti, and even some who were homeless or parentless, Jake has provided them with guidance and support both academically and athletically. Their stories will amaze and inspire you, showcasing how with Coach Jake's guidance, they have gone on to achieve incredible success as adults.

Prepare to be transported into the gripping narrative of Coach Jake's life. Learn about his own personal struggles, including a past filled with drug addiction and failed marriages. Witness the transformation that occurred when he decided to turn his life around, quitting drugs and alcohol cold turkey in 1985. Discover the obstacles he overcame, including near-prison sentences, to ultimately become the mentor and role model he is today.

With the collaboration of seasoned journalist Bill Saporito, "Becoming Coach Jake" is a captivating and motivational memoir that showcases triumph not only on the soccer field but far beyond it. Embark on this inspiring journey now and witness the incredible power of determination and mentorship.

Ready to be inspired? Experience the remarkable journey of Coach Jake by grabbing your copy of "Becoming Coach Jake: A Story of Overcoming the Odds, on the Soccer Field and Beyond" now! Click here to claim your piece of this extraordinary story.

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