Author Description

The Last Undefeated Season is a true story of belief, brotherhood, and becoming a champion in football and in life. It is about more than just winning the championship for the 1981 Owosso, Michigan, St. Paul Bluewaves. It is about pushing beyond your limits; playing for a twenty-seven-year-old, first-time head coach; and experiencing the beginning of his legacy to thousands of student-athletes to come. If you grew up in mid-Michigan in the late 1970s to 2000s, you knew his name. If you got to play for him, you are one of the luckiest kids in America. He was that coach—the one who didn’t just teach his players how to win; he taught them how to become leaders. He was the one person who believed in you before you believed in yourself. This is the story of Coach Bill McCarrick, as told through the eyes and heart of one of the lucky ones! This real-life story takes you inside the historic 1981 Bluewave season. You will feel the excitement of Sunday afternoon football, the bond of teammates who became brothers, and the steady wisdom of a first-time head coach who always seemed to know the right words to say at just the right time. Whether you are a former player, coach, just a fan of the game, or one who believes in the mystique of sports, you will find yourself engulfed in these pages and unable to put the book down. It is a story of brotherhood, best friends, and the belief that when people come together for a common purpose, they can achieve something far greater than themselves. Especially, when led by a coach who believes in you more than you believe in yourself! You will see how important the belief of 'one' adult can allow a child to not only manifest their dreams but also achieve their ultimate destinies!