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From the front lines of war to the sidelines of high school football, The Warrior Coach is a powerful field guide to leadership, discipline, and legacy. Written by Marine Corps combat veteran and head football coach Justin Sedelmaier, this book delivers hard-earned truths and battle-tested tools for men who want to lead with strength, purpose, and presence-both on the field and in life. Whether you're a football coach, father, veteran, or mentor, this book will show you how to: Build mental toughness and emotional resilience in young men Establish team culture rooted in discipline, brotherhood, and accountability Handle difficult players with consistency and care Lead assistant coaches with clarity, ownership, and unity Show up as a strong father figure and lead your family with integrity Packed with real-life stories from combat and coaching, this leadership guide is more than motivational-it's actionable. Each chapter includes practical tools, drills, and self-reflection prompts to help you apply what you learn immediately. If you're tired of watching today's boys grow up soft, distracted, and unsure of themselves-this is your call to arms. Coach like a warrior. Lead like a man. Become the leader they'll never forget. Perfect for fans of Extreme Ownership, Make Your Bed, and Legacy, this book belongs on the shelf of every man committed to raising the next generation right.

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From Dustin N. ""I got my first coaching job under Coach Sedelmaier, and I couldn't have asked for a better mentor to give me a start. The players were respectful, well-mannered, and disciplined. I was very impressed with my time on the staff, because there is a ton of love in that program. Even though I was not a part of the community, I was still treated like family from the start. I really miss being a part of it."" From Taylor B. ""Inside my closet, I have a t-shirt from when I was a toddler. On the front it says, ""Future OHS Portager,"" on the back there is a signature from ""Justin Sedelmaier #32."" Little did he, or I know, that this high school kid would be one of my high school football coaches at that same school. Thinking back on some of my most memorable moments from my football career, I can picture Coach Sedelmaier going crazy on the sideline. Coach was always the first to celebrate a big play. Jumping up and down, screaming, and big fist pumps; these aren't just emotions of big plays for him, this is the intensity he coached with. It wasn't just out of his love for the game of football, but also from his love and care for all of his players. Brotherhood and teamwork, were the two biggest things I learned from Coach Sedelmaier. We all knew about his military background; he was proud of it, and shared it with us. This structure and leadership he brought to our team because of it, helped us grow and work together better than ever. I vividly remember Coach running out on the field and picking up players over his shoulders that were cramping, and running them off the field. He always did what was best for the team and it was actions like this, along with the faith he had in the brotherhood, created lifelong lessons for everyone. Coach Sedelmaier is a hell of a coach and a hell of a man! I am proud to have been one of his players and I wish him nothing but success in his future!""

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Justin Sedelmaier is a Marine Corps combat veteran, high school head football coach, and the founder of The Warrior Coach-a leadership platform equipping fathers, coaches, and veterans to lead with strength, structure, and purpose.After serving as an Infantry Squad Leader with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, Justin returned home to find that civilian life lacked the clarity, discipline, and brotherhood he had known in combat. Struggling with depression and loss of purpose, he eventually found new mission through coaching young men on the football field. What began as a volunteer role soon became a life-defining calling.As a coach, Justin is known for blending Marine Corps values with mentorship, forging teams built on accountability, brotherhood, and emotional toughness. He treats every player like family, investing in them as future husbands, fathers, and leaders long after the final whistle.Through his book ""From the Front Lines to the Sidelines"" and his broader Warrior Coach platform, Justin now trains a new generation of Warrior Leaders, men who refuse to stand on the sidelines of life. His work challenges others to lead boldly, parent intentionally, and build cultures that sharpen character.He lives in the Midwest with his wife and three children, where he continues to coach, speak, and mentor leaders across the country.

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