Indiana High School Basketball - Hoosier Hysteria - 50's, 60's, 70's: Reflections of My Life as a Player and a Coach

NEW REDUCED PRICE IN HONOR OF #33, LARRY BIRD, ONE OF THE GREATNESS PLAYERS EVER TO PLAY THE GAME. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE BOOK'S REVIEWS / GREAT GIFT FOR ALL SPORTS FANS / TEACHERS / COACHES / STUDENT ATHLETES / THOSE WHO ENJOY MOVIES LIKE HOOSIERS / RUDY / WE ARE MARSHALL. BEHIND THE SCENES, TRUE TO LIFE STORIES ABOUT HOOSIER HYSTERIA, INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL, BY A PLAYER AND COACH WHO LIVED IT FOR TWENTY YEARS IN THE 50s 60s and 70s. Ric Schaekel's book offers a nostalgic look into the golden era of high school basketball in Indiana. Written as a reflection of his experiences, the book captures the essence of what many refer to as "Hoosier Hysteria". Schaekel shares his personal journey as a player and coach at various small Indiana towns. He recounts his experiences at Pittsboro High School, Lebanon Jr. High, Pioneer High school (Royal Center), North Salem High School, and West Noble High School (Ligonier), providing a heartfelt narrative about the informative years of basketball in the state. The book content covers significant things that influenced the sport, including school consolidation, the impact of Saturday morning coaches, and the end of one class basketball. Schaekel draws parallels between his life as a coach and that of coach Norman Dale (played by Gene Hackman) in the celebrated movie "Hoosiers", also noting that he either played or coached in three of the gyms used in filming the movie. Ric's best friend and high school teammate's son, also played Ollie in the movie, the team manager who was drafted by coach Dale to become a player, when coach Dale kicked two players off the team on his first day at practice. Schaekel also feels privileged to have played against or coached with or against several INDIANA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME inductees. He mentions several of these players and coaches by name in the book and shares how they either mentored him or enter acted with him during his playing and coaching days. Ric also candidly discusses a medical crisis faced by his wife Margaret, highlighting how this experience deepened their relationship and their faith. Overall, "Indiana High School Basketball - Hoosier Hysteria" serves as both a personal memoir and a tribute to the culture of basketball in Indiana, the state that is basketball, during a historic period. This book is not just a sports book, it encompasses love, challenges, and the spirit of small-town America - a compelling read for the nostalgic and the basketball fanatic alike. Suppose you enjoy Indiana high school basketball, the movie "HOOSIERS", comeback stories, underdog stories, love stories, and people dealing with adversity. In that case, he hopes you will connect with, enjoy, and share his book with others.
ASIN: B08NS4FZL3
VSKU: PKV.B08NS4FZL3.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Schaekel, Ric
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!