I received an e-mail from David Johnson, head boys’ basketball coach at Robbinsdale Cooper in the Twin Cities. Cooper has been one of the top programs in Minnesota for the last several years. Coach Johnson recently finished reading BasketCases and had these words to say:

Good evening Derek,
I wanted to take this moment in time to thank you for writing the book basket cases. Each summer I try to read a least two - three books over the summer months to help myself grow as a teacher/ coach.

Your book was very enjoyable to read and had some great insight into understanding the game of basketball, parents, players and coaching at all levels of play. I know your book had much insight into youth basketball but was very helpful to me as a head coach at Cooper High School in district 281. I plan to focus on Chapter 27 and made a copy of the parent letter… God Bless you!, and Chapter 30 ten things you can do to become a better coach. We have already practiced running the baseline after a made basket.

Thank you so much for helping me become a better coach and teacher. I will treasure your book this season.

Sincerely,
David Johnson Head Boys Basketball coach a Cooper High School

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