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This is an autobiographical tale of a young football coach with a difference.
Being a football coach is difficult enough, but it is even harder when you have a stutter!
This is the story of a young coach trying to make his way doing what he loves in a world where a stuttering coach is unheard of.
He will face anxiety, scrutiny, and pressure like never before as he tries to carve a path for himself and others like him, whilst trying to educate the younger generation in the process.
Find out how our Coach delves into the unknown. There are obstacles and roadblocks placed at seemingly every turn, no help or guidance can be found, and one failure could put an end to everything.
Will he succeed on his journey to educate, inspire but most importantly prove to himself he can do it? Or will it push him to breaking point?
About the author
Martin was born and raised in Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland. He spent many years as a grassroots football and goalkeeping coach, volunteering with young children whilst working full-time in the sports and leisure industry. Having a stammer himself Martin knows first-hand how this can impact a coach which has inspired this story. Martin currently lives in Gateshead in the north of England with his wife Clare and their daughter, Jemima.
