Bob Hayes grew up in a small Alabama town, the son of a prominent high school coach. Although he had a few shining moments as a player, he never really became a starter. Instead, he found his niche in the preparation and application of player performance strategy. He was great at bringing out the best in his players. Sideline tells the story of Bob's unexpected early success and gives the reader a glimpse into the famed young football coach's unique talents. Sideline gets you out on the playing field and puts you right in the middle of the huddle. Along with these thrills, Bob's story is full of lessons about sports and life. The finer points of these lessons, Gary's Gems, are highlighted within the stories and listed for you at the end, making this a great book for coaches and students of any sport at all levels of participation. Guys, girls, men, and women of all ages will enjoy this story.