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“A beautifully written story,” remarks Gregory Craig, Chairman of the Price Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Anderson at UCLA. “I reflected and took away valuable life lessons. It celebrates an era of coaching and teaching that has left us but still has great value. These timeless lessons and challenges remind us that life is fleeting and must be treasured.”
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Author Biography
John Vallely was a starting guard for UCLA from 1968-1970, playing for Coach John Wooden. Known as “Money Man” for his clutch performances, he helped secure two NCAA championships. In 1970, he was named an All-American, was drafted in the first round by the Atlanta Hawks, and married his wife Karen. Following their daughter’s death from cancer, John and Karen have been heavily invested in the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.John Vallely Battled the Best: 2X NCAA Champion at UCLA.John Vallely Battled the Biggest: Fought against Bank of America and won.John Vallely Battled the most Brutal: Cancer survivor and warrior. His coach’s proven life principles guided him and gave him the strength to fight with an undying faith. Paul Weissenstein is a former collegiate Division 1 strength and performance coach, most notably working with Hall of Fame basketball coach Bill Self at the University of Illinois. Most recently, Paul coached at Sierra Canyon High School before transitioning into writing, producing, and adapting books into motion picture projects.“The most important thing in the world is family and love.” Coach John Wooden
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