InSideOut Coaching

Former NFL player Joe Ehrmann's epiphany came when he took inventory of his life and decided to teach others through a "transformational" approach based on two ideas: Coaching is really teaching, and being a man means more than building a bank account and/or chalking up bedroom conquests. Respect for women and the ability to support and love others are more important than wins and losses on the field. Michael Prichard's no-nonsense voice is functional, though at times is a bit rigid. His straight-ahead tone covers surprising moments--as when the author explains why Moses and Dorothy (from THE WIZARD OF OZ) are his coaching inspirations. M.B. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

June 6, 2011
In this uplifting coaching manual, Ehrmann, a former Baltimore Colts football player and motivational speaker, promises to transform youthful existence from hormonal mayhem to potential and purpose. He explains how a childhood trauma of molestation warped him into a raging, unpredictable teen and young man whose life was salvaged by three sports coaches guiding and mentoring him away from the field.His philosophy of "InSideOut" coaching draws upon this trio's development of their young charges with communication and discipline, affirmation, and self-confidence, assuring their success after their playing days. While nothing is original or groundbreaking, Ehrmann's guidebook is full of wise, practical words that should replace the old "winning at all cost" adage.