ABOUT THE BOOK

A comprehensive framework for creating excellence through character in athletics. Transform toxic traditions into thriving cultures where athletes, coaches, and communities flourish.

A violent incident October 3, 2008, seventeen-year-old student-athlete was stabbed outside a high school volleyball game. That night changed everything and became the catalyst for a framework that would transform how we think about sports culture.

Leading with G.R.A.C.E. isn't about being soft. It's about building athletic programs where violence becomes unthinkable because you've created something better. Where excellence and integrity thrive together. Where competition serves character development.

• Part narrative, part manual real stories with practical tools
• Decades of experience distilled into actionable frameworks
• Designed for coaches, ADs, parents, and athletes
• Research-backed approaches that improve performance
• Balances high standards with human dignity

Practical tools designed for leaders who dare to build something better