Across
- 4. how Joe builds confidence in others
- 9. a rival school and team mentioned in the book
- 11. the idea that Jooe seeks to redefine
- 15. living with dignity and morals
- 16. daily work and self-control for long-term growth
- 19. the school where Joe coached football
- 21. who left the NFL to become a coach and mentor
- 22. commitment to doing your best every day
- 24. Gilman lineman who later played in the NFL
- 25. unity that made that made the Gilman football team strong
- 27. Joe expects this from his players toward everyone
- 28. Joe’s brother, whose illness and death shaped him
- 29. the modesty joe modeled and taught
- 31. the personal development Joe’s players experience
- 35. the players in the team that became their family
- 37. the sport that Joe used for his teachings
- 38. belief in positive change
- 40. author of The Season of Life
- 41. time the players spend thinking about who they are
Down
- 1. inner reason for pursuing what matters most
- 2. what Joe believes matter more than victories
- 3. being accountable for choices and actions
- 5. Joe teaches players to express this daily
- 6. the grief that motivated Joe to seek and find out the meaning of life
- 7. steady effort through challenges
- 8. a safe place where players are encouraged to share
- 10. Joe and Biff’s teamwork that helped build the Gilman’s football program
- 12. the central value Joe teaches as true strength
- 13. where they opened up in team meetings
- 14. faithfulness to team, friends, and values
- 17. the larger group, the boys were taught to serve
- 18. Joe’s guiding role for young men
- 20. what you leave behind
- 23. Joe’s ability to change lives through words and actions
- 26. understanding gained through experience and reflection
- 30. Joe Ehrmann’s close friend and assistant coach at Gilman
- 32. where they change and have second chances
- 33. the practice, Joe used to shape his players’ values
- 34. what Joe what his players, and coaches are
- 36. a team leader and example at Gilman
- 39. Joe shows his lessons through how he lives