Coach Yow continues to inspire us and always will.  This collection of stories will add a huge dose of inspiration, motivation and hope to your life journey.

Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic

Kay Yow showed the entire country how to handle one of the most difficult things -cancer- in a dignified and courageous manner. She was and will always be an inspiration to the world. Kay was a pioneer in the development of women’s basketball and her passion for the game will be missed. I was very proud to call Kay my friend.

C. Vivian Stringer, Head Coach, Rutgers Women’s Basketball

Kay Yow was North Carolina’s own “profile in courage.” Her authentic faith, her indomitable spirit, her positive outlook and her perseverance in overcoming life-threatening challenges, made her successful not just as a coach, but as a person. I am honored to have called her my friend.

Anne Graham Lotz, Founder of AnGeL Ministries

From a distance I admired and respected Coach Yow’s faith, leadership, coaching success and positive influence on others. Personal testimonies and stories are some of God’s most powerful tools of inspiration and life changing influence. A book like this can be a blessing of encouragement and hope to many, as those who spent time with Kay Yow tell of her compassion, faith, love, influence and strength.

Clark Kellogg, CBS Basketball Analyst

Coach Yow was one of those rare coaches who helped her athletes become more than just better basketball players. She captured the heart of an athlete and inspired her to become the woman God created her to be. Her story, so lovingly told by her players, is a testimony to a life well lived.

Donna Noonan, Director of Coaches Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The moment I heard about this compilation of personal insights from Wolfpack players about their experiences with Coach Kay Yow, I thought to myself, “Wow, I cannot wait to get my hands on this book!”  These unique life lessons not only show the powerful role of a coach and player relationship, but they also show the impact that a phenomenal coach such as Kay Yow can truly have on a student-athlete.  She undoubtedly personified the DNA that makes up an extraordinary coach, both on and off the court.

Beth Bass, CEO, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)

Times do change, but Kay Yow remained the same charming and caring person we all loved so dearly. She always made you feel important to her, if not to anyone else. I was so glad that I went to Dallas, Texas in 2008 to play in the 4Kay Golf Classic. Coach Yow will always be remembered by me and everyone she befriended. I am one of the lucky ones who could call her a close, personal friend.

Orlando “Tubby” Smith, Head Coach, Minnesota Basketball

Kay’s life and work as a coach and mentor influenced, shaped and offered life lessons to countless people across America. This wonderful book shares the depth and wide scope of that influence on some of those she impacted the most in her career. It is an inspiring read.

Debbie Yow, Director of Athletics, University of Maryland

This is a great read on how one person can powerfully impact the life of another when we place our life’s endeavors in the hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You will be encouraged and challenged to live a life that counts for others.

Susan Yow, Head Coach, Belmont Abbey Women’s Basketball

Throughout her 30-plus years on the sideline, Coach Kay Yow never lost sight of the two things she deemed most important: faith and people. The common thread of her commitment to serve God and love people weaves throughout these poignant stories from Wolfpack players, reminding us that an extraordinary life is defined more by loving people well than by winning games.

Sue Semrau, Head Coach, Florida State Women’s Basketball

Kay Yow was a very successful basketball coach but more importantly, a special leader and teacher.  She earned the respect of all who knew her by trying to make those around her better rather than focusing on herself. She may have been a Hall of Fame coach but what I admired was how she prepared her players for life after basketball. 

Nick Valvano, CEO, The V Foundation

Coach Yow touched so many lives. Her genuine love for people was an outpouring of her love for Jesus. She had incredible leadership skills: character, passion, vision, thoughtfulness, playfulness and love. God armored her with a persistence that has inspired millions. You, too, will be inspired by reading how God chose Coach Yow to lead the Pack.

Faith Mimnaugh, Head Coach, Cal Poly Women’s Basketball

Coach Yow’s friendship and leadership touched us in special and everlasting ways. Her gifts of wisdom, kindness and love remain with us, continuing to challenge and inspire. Through grace she lights our way.

Herb Sendek, Head Coach, Arizona State Basketball

Kay was who most of us in coaching aspire to be. She was funny, warm, bold, generous—and a great coach. What an example she was to us all. Everyone should read Leader of the Pack to experience the inspiration and wisdom of this wonderful woman of God.

Nancy Wilson, Head Coach, College of Charleston Women’s Basketball