A film about his life was released on august 22, 2014. David zelon, producer of when the game stands tall remarkable. Book bob ladouceur for speaking, events and appearances apb. Watch the when the game stands tall movie trailer for the football movie starring jim caviezel and alexander ludwig. At age 23, coach bob ladouceur launched a legend, the streak, with no teaching or headcoaching experience, and with his teams amassed the highest winning percentage in all of football histor. He is one of the most successful high school football coach in the country, posting a 399253 record, including a 151game winning streak was the longest in the history of high school football. Ladouceur, who is oblivious to his 242141 career mark, is obviously not your everyday high school football coach. At age 23, coach bob ladouceur launched a legend, the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read when the game stands tall, special movie edition. The story of the streak under coach bob ladouceur is now a major.
He is one of the most successful high school football coach in the. Far more than a book on the xs and os of football, this resource focuses on how ladouceur created a culture based on accountability, work ethic, humility, and commitment that made his teams greater than the sum of their parts. When the game stands tall, special movie edition quotes by. A road map for developing great teams and great young men.
Located in the roman catholic diocese of oakland, the school was founded in 1965 as a lasallian institution. Pdf when the game stands tall download full pdf book. After record winning streak, bob ladouceurs life getting. When the game stands tall, special movie edition by neil. It also introduces a cast of unforgettable characters such as dan shaughnessy of salesian hs, a fierce competitor who stormed up and down the sideline and swore more than a catholic school coach should. When the game stands tall is a 2014 american sports drama film directed by thomas carter and starring jim caviezel as coach bob ladouceur, laura dern as bev.
He stopped talking to the media with any regularity many years. This is what ladouceur attempts to instill season after undefeated season. Neil hayes, when the game stands tall, special movie edition. When the game stands tall offers lessons in humility. When the game stands tall, special movie edition apple books. This insiders account of the greatest winning streak in sports history brings to life the tragedies, triumphs, and unforgettable characters that inspired the major motion picture. Chasing perfection by bob ladouceur overdrive rakuten. The transparency and authentic nature of bob ladouceurs life is a wonderful example of what can result embracing the intent all christians should strive to realize. When the game stands tall true story vs movie real bob. The secret to that success can be seen on screen for movieg.
The coach behind the longest winning streak in sports. After record winning streak, bob ladouceurs life getting big. Bob ladouceur, the football coach since 1979 and who was prominently quoted in this piece, retired last week after 34. A coaching legend shares techniques, philosophies, and teambuilding exercises applicable beyond the playing field in 1979, when bob ladouceur took over the head football coaching. He is one of the most successful high school football coach in the country, posting a 399253 record, including a 151game winning streak was the longest. Book bob ladouceur for speaking, events and appearances. A must read for any coach or parent who wants to help kids reach their true potential. Celebrated for following the mississippi to its mouth in presentday louisiana, he was also berated for failing to relocate that same area when he came by sea. In fact, bobs story is so inspiring that it is now the subject of the movie, when the game stands tall. None of that, however, is what this movie is really about. From 1992 to 2004, he guided the team to 12 consecutive undefeated seasons, setting a national record for high school football with 151 consecutive wins.
I was inspired to try out for the football team after reading this book. Filming began april 22, 20 and lasted until june 15, 20. At age 23, coach bob ladouceur launched a legend, the streak, with no teaching or headcoaching experience, and with his teams amassed the highest winning percentage in all of football history with 8 consecutive victories. The transparency and authentic nature of bob ladouceur s life is a wonderful example of what can result embracing the intent all christians should strive to realize. The wolverines had spent eight months training for this game.
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