No Excuses: Growing Up Deaf and Achieving My Super Bowl Dreams

No Excuses: Growing Up Deaf and Achieving My Super Bowl Dreams

Trailblazing Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman Jr.â‚¬"the first deaf athlete to play offense in the NFLâ‚¬"tells his inspirational journey of persevering through every obstacle, remaining dedicated to the hard work and a no-excuses attitude that ultimately earned him a Super Bowl victory. Great for readers of all ages.

Even at a young age, if anyone told Derrick Coleman what he couldnâ‚¬t do, heâ‚¬d just reply, â‚¬Å“Watch me.â‚¬Â Diagnosed as hearing-impaired at age three, he faced a potentially limited future, but neither he nor his family were going to let that happen. Now Derrick shares the story of his remarkable journey toward NFL stardom, of the friends and colleagues who cheered him on when skeptics tried to chip away at his confidence, and of how every challenge he faced only strengthened his resolve.

At the heart of his story is his unconventional family, whose one constant was always love. When Derrick was misunderstood as â‚¬Å“difficult,â‚¬Â or bullied and laughed at by schoolmates, he removed his hearing aids and listened instead to his motherâ‚¬s advice: Never let anyone else tell you how far you can go.

Playing football became an outlet for Derrickâ‚¬s restless energy and a way of proving he could forge his own path. As a senior at UCLA, he became a standout, an award-winning player who led his team with eleven touchdowns and demonstrated to the world what his heart had known all along: He had what it took to be a champion.

No Excuses is more than just Derrick Colemanâ‚¬s story as a sports legend, inspirational role model, and icon. Itâ‚¬s a motivating and unique testament to the human spirit, to the potential inside everyone who has ever faced difficult obstacles. Itâ‚¬s about aiming high in life, giving it your all, and never ever settling for excuses.
Country USA
Brand Gallery/Jeter Publishing
Manufacturer Gallery/Jeter Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781476796581
ReleaseDate 2015-06-02
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884651944117
EANs 9781476796581

Country	USA
Brand	Gallery/Jeter Publishing
Manufacturer	Gallery/Jeter Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781476796581
ReleaseDate	2015-06-02
UnitCount	1
UPCs	884651944117
EANs	9781476796581

No Excuses: Growing Up Deaf and Achieving My Super Bowl Dreams

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