All-American

An American Approach to Soccer

Charles L Valenti

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Integrity Publishing (WA)
31 March 2025

Biography: sport; Football (Soccer, Association football)

All-American: An American Approach to Soccer Here is a story about love of country, of community, of family, and friends, teammates, and soldiers who have banded together like brothers. This is tye story of one very special soldier and the knowledge he passed on to his son. The soldier was known as a golden lion. He taught his cub to become an athlete with skills sharpened by military philosophies and knowledge of American sports. Here, one will find a love of soccer, the seed of which was planted in adistant land. Tye young plant was brought to America, and the blossom became known as the Cleveland High School soccer team. Here, you will travel. You will experience life and love in the hamlet of Verona, Italy. Verona, the birthplace of Romeo and Juliet. Destiny will take you across the Atlantic Ocean to another hamlet called Ridgewood in the big apple known as New York City. Here, you will experience Camelot, where soccer and baseball embrace military thought.

By: Charles L Valenti
Imprint: Integrity Publishing (WA)
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 245g
ISBN: 9798894651217
Pages: 132
Publication Date: 31 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Though he never played soccer himself, Charles Valenti was an experienced athlete, who played baseball for Long Island University in Brooklyn. After accepting the coaching job at Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, New York, he lead the team to the playoffs fifteen times, including four city championships and a combined record of 185 victories and 33 defeats. He currently resides in long Island with his wife Leila and his dog Gizmo. He has two sons, Ted and Chris, and two grandchildren, Christina and Teddy.

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All-American

An American Approach to Soccer

Charles L Valenti

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