"Hey Coach, I Gotta Pee!": A Collection of Amusing Stories from a Youth Coach

"Thank you, and Mike, for delivering to a group of FPYC kids; the most powerful thing a coach can provide to an athlete is belief in them. THANK YOU! I would recommend the book to all youth coaches!"

Barry Thompson, Former Director of Football, Fairfax Police Youth League

"Vinnie (Coach Vinnie, Coach Burruano) has authored a book that we all would have liked to read before starting our journey as a parent of a youth playing in any sport, or as a coach of youth players. Really, this book would be a worthwhile read for the players themselves since Vinnie imparts so many valuable lessons through his colorful, story-based advice. Our sons went to school together, played youth sports together (and against each other's teams), and participated in activities like Scouting from the age of five all the way through high school. I count Vinnie among one of the best coaches my son had in his youth and then (and now) as a mentor to my son who is now in his professional career. If you want to get some of the same coaching and mentoring and advice that Vinnie conveyed to his players (and parents), read this book."

Steve Delahunty, Parent

"I think the intent of the book is spot on for parents. The anecdotal value to parents, especially those new to team activities, should be a great help. This book shows that responding to kids in their environment at their level works well to create lifelong bonds. There will be awkward moments and there will be great moments-enjoy them all and all will end well."

W. Robert Becklund, Parent

"Coach Vinnie's recollections, in such vivid detail, brought back fond memories of the years our two oldest boys spent with him and Coach Mike on the football fields. Not only were they learning the game, they were gaining life skills. Coach describes the higher calling of the job 'to teach them the real meaning of leadership, sportsmanship, competition, teamwork, responsibility, accountability, and similar life skills.' This book serves as a memoir for countless players, families, and coaches who have crossed paths with Coach Vinnie and will likely resonate with those who haven't. For families currently in youth sports, it offers wisdom and perspective, reminding us of the joy in the hectic and the play in the game."

Melynda Benlemlih, Parent

"I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the 'why' of coaching youth sports, especially from a player's perspective. It was not always clear what or why we were doing things sometimes, or the bigger picture of many lessons. But stitching together all of the lessons and stories that were so well summarized helps former players and coaches alike realize that it was all worth it. It was bittersweet being able to recall Coach Vinnie and Coach Mike's opposing demeanors and complementary senses of humor. The lighthearted and comedic tone of the book was reflective of their coaching styles; important lessons were coated with fun and a bit of comedy along the way. I also enjoyed the clarity the book delivers; it shows that Coach Vinnie kept the important things in mind over all these years and reinforced these lessons with every team coached.

I was most surprised by the deep recollection that Coach Vinnie has of so many different stories and memories. These can get lost in the shuffle through so many practices and games, so I am very glad many were included for players, coaches, and families to relate to and enjoy. Moving to sports as we were getting older, many of the hard lessons remained true and the inside jokes are endearing reminders of shared camaraderie. I can't remember the scores of any games we played (probably not any of the teams, or plays either), but I do remember every player, coach, family, and the fun we were all having.

I'd recommend this book to anyone that participated in youth sports, espec