"In Marjorie Herrera Lewis's debut historical novel the inspiring true story of high school teacher Tylene Wilson--a woman who surprises everyone as she breaks with tradition to become the first high school football coach in Texas--comes to life. Football is the heartbeat of Brownwood, Texas. Every Friday night for as long as assistant principal Tylene Wilson can remember, the entire town has gathered in the stands, cheering their boys on. Each September...

"Coach Charlie Cristo is battling cancer, but it is years of bitterness and disappointment that are the real enemy. "The Sender's" letters begin to heal his heart even as the chemo is fighting the cancer. Slowly, Charlie's life and the lives of everyone around him change, but will it be enough when the lessons he has learned are truly tested?"--

High school football Coach Victor Trenton is beloved by the town and his team, so when the all-star player collapses during an intense practice, all eyes turn to him. Instead of dealing with the circumstances, he tries to push the team to continue their winning streak rather. Now with the player's mother pressing charges, the coach must decide if his reputation, his career, and his livelihood are worth his pride.