The Classroom: Lessons on Life and Leadership from a Texas High School Football Dynasty

The Classroom: Lessons on Life and Leadership from a Texas High School Football Dynasty

Does the Scoreboard of your life read: CIRCUMSTANCES - 28 YOU - 7? Bills to pay, decisions to make, bosses to please, commitments to fulfill, relationships to mend, fears to suppress - all circumstances that seem to drive the ball down the field of life poised to score again. We try to fight back but our opponent is relentless, tough, and intimidating. Are you tired of living life day to day, letting your circumstances win, while you fight just to get by? Follow the journey of Mike Shelby as he hits rock bottom and then stumbles upon an old notebook from his past that holds a proven secret to success. Hidden in three simple questions, Mike re-discovers that there are seven traits he must master in order to live the life he is capable of living. As Mike's heart changes so does his will to win as a husband, a father, a business man, and a leader. The time has come for you to take the momentum away from your circumstances and put it back on your side. As you discover the lessons that were the secret behind the success of a Texas High School football dynasty, you will also discover just how relevant those lessons can be for you today... "A 'How To' for making a difference" - Mack Brown "This book will challenge you to your core" - Derwin Gray "Wow! Classroom Indeed! A wonderful addition to the process of human development and leadership" - Joe Ehrmann The Classroom was a real place where lives truly were changed and champions were made.  As times have changed, the old gymnasium where the classroom sat, has since been torn down, and a new high school built in its place.  While the physical building may be gone, the memories of that room linger on in the hearts and minds of thousands of young men.   Although the lessons of "The Classroom" were designed for High School athletes, they are truths that can be applied to any life, business, or team.   The story is fictional, but many of the words of the coach in the story are straight out of my dad's notebook simply labeled "The Classroom...." Clint Rutledge is the son of legendary High School Football Coach D.W. Rutledge. Growing up around the Judson program, Clint eventually went on to become an All City player in both baseball and football at Judson High School. During his time there he helped lead the Judson Rockets to back to back State Championships as a quarterback on their 1992 and 1993 Football teams. Clint then went on to Baylor University where he graduated with a double major in History and English. After graduating, he went back to Judson to serve as their quarterbacks Coach where he won his Third State Championship medal in 2002. In 2005, he left the coaching profession and entered the business world as a Real Estate Agent. Clint is now one of the top Realtors for Keller Williams Realty in the greater San Antonio area. He currently serves in multiple leadership roles in New Braunfels including the New Braunfels Christian Academy School Board, Deacon at Oakwood Baptist Church, Monthly Speaker on Leadership Development for Department Heads in the City of New Braunfels, Steering Committee member for Youth Leadership New Braunfels, Monthly Speaker for Youth Leadership New Braunfels, Monthly Speaker for the Adult Leadership New Braunfels, Director of the All Pro Dad's Program at New Braunfels Christian Academy, Co-Author of The Family Plan, and the Founder and Director of The Fourth Quarter Leadership Institute an innovative new leadership training for High School and College athletes. In 2014, Clint was awarded the Chair of Board award for significant contributions in the area of Youth Leadership Development in the City of New Braunfels. Clint has been married to his wife Jamie for 16 years and he has three kids, daughter Raylee age 13, son Ryder age 11, and daughter Reese age 3. To book Clint for a speaking event, you can contact him by email or through his website at www.ClintRutledge.com.