“More Than A Game” captures the essence of all that is good about youth football. It captures the delicate balance between teaching and learning, the values and lessons of teamwork, and the passion and joy that is the ultimate goal of youth athletics. Jim Brown captures the essence of all of these and focuses on the trials, tribulations and above all else, the successes of the nationally recognized St. Raphael Football program through his compelling work. His literary efforts speak volumes about the everlasting value of a properly organized and managed youth sports leagues.”
— New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton

“More Than a Game invites you into the simple truths of most any season of life. Practice makes perfect … as you discover the play-by-play teachable moments of this team of eight-grade role models. Whether you coach a youth sports team, a business organization, or a family unit … you will learn meaningful insights into values, leadership and relationships.”
— Mac Anderson, founder of Successories and Simple Truths

“We hear so often about the problems in youth sports, but children and adults need to be reminded that there are many positive life lessons to be learned from the playing fields of our youth. To read More Than A Game is to vividly recall those lessons. Jim Brown captures both the good times and the bad in these pages, while teaching us about the great value of sports along the way.”
— Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist, ABC News/NPR commentator, author of Best Seat in the House