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  • Genre:CHILDREN'S NONFICTION
  • SubGenre:Sports & Recreation / Basketball
  • Age Range (years):6 - 12
  • Language:English
  • Pages:42
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798989294282

Coach Russell

by Pamela Uharriet

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Overview
Coach Philip W. Russell was a premier level, varsity girls basketball coach who worked at Ogden High School in Ogden, Utah, from 1973 to 2013. In this capacity he accumulated 502 wins, 10 regional titles, 5 state championships and 40 years of teaching sociology and history. He was a popular and extremely beloved member of the community, undertaking various assistant coaching and other odd jobs for both boys and girls, in addition to his passion and primary role as head girls basketball coach. His voice, inspiration, sense of humor and laugh are legendary. Coach Russell passed away on November 3, 2020, secondary to issues stemming from COVID-19.
Description
Coach Philip W. Russell was a premier level, varsity girls basketball coach who worked at Ogden High School in Ogden, Utah, from 1973 to 2013. In this capacity he accumulated 502 wins, 10 regional titles, 5 state championships and 40 years of teaching sociology and history. He was a popular and extremely beloved member of the community, undertaking various assistant coaching and other odd jobs for both boys and girls, in addition to his passion and primary role as head girls basketball coach. His voice, inspiration, sense of humor and laugh are legendary. Coach Russell passed away on November 3, 2020, secondary to issues stemming from COVID-19. This is a children's picture book for all ages, written in honor of him, and for EVERYONE who associated with him. "Dearest Coach Russell, the lessons you taught us are still in our heads, the love we feel for you forever in our hearts! Farewell for now, until we meet again - to hear your big, gregarious laugh and get a big hug!" Love, Us
About the author
Pamela S. Uharriet, B.S., R.N., M.P.H. played basketball for Coach Russell at Ogden High School from 1980 to 1983. The following year, she played basketball at Snow College on a full-ride scholarship before transferring to the University of Utah to further her studies, graduating with a B.S. in Health Education. Later, she also earned degrees from Fayetteville Tech in North Carolina (RN) and University of South Florida (MPH - Global Health). She is married and has two children. Her passions include traveling, maternal-child health, and humanitarian expeditions. She currently works as a Labor and Delivery Nurse and resides in Weston, Florida. She can be reached at uharrietj@belllsouth.net.

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Dionne 		For the Win! Coach Russell is a wonderfully written book that touches the heart and takes center court in any sports•minded child. You’ll love reading it again and again. Read more
Wanda 		Coach Russell I enjoyed the book! Boys and girls who are 6 - 10 years old, would like this book. The book teaches the fundamentals of basketball, team work and humility. The pictures tells us about the relationship with Coach Russell and his team. Coach Russell was admired by many and stood out in his community. I give this book 5 Stars. Read more
John 		Great book for young children The life lessons and humor contained in this book will keep your child coming back to read it over and over again. Through sports, Coach Russell taught his players self esteem, teamwork, humility, and respect. Things we could all benefit from. From the rich illustrations to the invaluable life lessons contained in this book, it will resonate with adults and children alike. Read more
Jackie 		Beautiful illustrations and a touching tribute to one of the best coaches to teach the game. I love the illustrations! This is a great tribute to the late great Coach Phil Russell who was a centerpiece in the Ogden UT community. He touched so many lives and taught several generations of students how to work hard in their prospective sport and then be able to translate that to their daily life. Read more
Casey 		My 5 year old keeps coming back for this book! If you love sports, or are trying to teach your kids about the game of basketball this is a perfect fit! The illustrations are darling and it's a sentimental true story about a girls' basketball coach whose life lessons live on in the hearts of all his players. It also teaches some of the fundamental pieces to the game at the same time. Read more