Coach's Playbook

About the Book

“Coach’s Playbook” is an accumulation of 35 years of coaching experience. In addition, it contains chapters on philosophy, teamwork, motivation, overcoming adversity, advice, faith and more. Coach Larkin also chronicles the time spent at three high schools where he was the head football coach, along with the ups and downs that come with high school sports. Starting with a modest upbringing in a small town in Michigan, to a Hall of Fame career, it will give you insight to leadership strategies developed through years of experience. It’s the true story of a man who loved football, family, the players he coached and the satisfaction of preparing those young men for the real world through the sport of football. This is an excellent playbook for coaching and for life.

About the Author

Dave Larkin is a retired teacher and football coach from the state of Michigan. He coached for 35 years and was the head coach at three different high schools, all of which won conference championships. Dave is a member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame. Coach Larkin turned his love for football and the passion of working with young people, into a rewarding career. He has three kids, Laura, Lyndsay and Luke, all of whom are married and live in Michigan. Coach Larkin spends his summers in Grand Haven, Michigan and winters in Bonita Springs, Florida.