Larry Geigle wrote this book so that his daughters and grandchildren could understand more about his life. Raised in Beaverton, Oregon, he had what was in many ways a wonderful and exciting childhood. He was an excellent athlete, with a loving family and great friends. But while serving in the navy during the Vietnam War, he suffered a severe trauma that would impact the rest of his life-carrying the effects with him even as he became the popular educator and coach with the affectionate nickname: "Coachbear 30."

After that, Larry had to fight his way through life-suffering many defeats, but always finding a way to achieve success. He loved sharing with his students what he learned-helping them grow in the face of their own defeats, and teaching them that it was okay to celebrate their victories. Coachbear 30: The Life and Times of Coach Larry Geigle may help you, too-making you laugh (and maybe cry) along the way.