Ben is just starting the season on the town's All-Star Baseball league when he gets hit by a pitch. The hit makes Ben nervous at the plate and his hitting suffers. Meanwhile, Ben's teammate Justin is struggling with problems at home that are affecting his performance on the field. Ben tries to help Justin with his problems, while Justin helps Ben face the next pitch.

A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.

"This book tells the inspiring story of the 1984 U.S. men's Olympic volleyball team. After many years playing as underdogs, a maverick coach would take over and push the players to their physical and emotional limits. Their journey to the Olympics reveals the value of teamwork, never giving up, and trusting in an innovative style of leadership"--