Coach dru was born and raised in east liverpool, ohio. Dru joyce ii was the high school coach of lebron james and has a very unique way in which god led him to influence the lives of the youth which is his main passion. He thinks of the book when asked about lebron james and whether the. On the court, the goal will always be to win a title. Cam joyce continues a family tradition, but sets new tone. Sep 29, 2009 an interview with dru joyce, lebron james high school coach and one of the subjects of a new documentary about that amazing team. This book contains the principles by which coach dru lives his life and instills in his players for success both onandoff court. Whether it was clothes or books for school or money to put on their id. His coaching career began in 201920 after a 12year professional playing career in europe. A playbook for winning at life and keynote speaker and is the ideal success and leadership speaker for your next event. Even though lebron is no longer with the heat, mario still respects him as a player.
The book is a collaboration between joyce ii, a father of four and james st. Joyce has written an interesting book beyond championships with chris morrow partly based on his experiences coaching james, along with other lessons from coaching and life. A playbook for winning at life, with a foreword by lebron james. Beyond championships book foreword by lebron james. The book is a collaboration between joyce ii, a father of four and james. Oct 19, 2016 previously named as usa todays coach of the year, head coach dru joyce is one of the nations most influential high school basketball coaches. Hire coach dru joyce speaks success athletesports speaker in. As the coach of one of high school basketball s greatest programs, coach dru joyce has been mentor and motivator to some of the nation s best young players, including basketball legend lebron james. May 07, 2015 coach dru taught me about life, james wrote in the foreward to joyce s book. Despite having virtually no experience in the sport, in less than ten years dru went from a noname f. As a youth basketball coach in akron, ohio, he was driving his son.
Lebron james high school basketball coach talks fatherhood. Dru moved his family to akron in 1984 to begin a career at con agra. Lebron writes foreword to new book by his coach and mentor. Mar 21, 2015 the beyond championships book sweepstakes. Coach dru didnt really know a lot of basketball but within ten years he became one of the highest profile basketball coaches in the country. Much more than a sports book, it is a blueprint for anyone looking to make better choices and reach their full potential. I smiled about that, said dru joyce ii, the head coach at akron st. Taking them through their preteens to high school, this film follows their incredible journey as the unknown. Coach dru s teachings on faith, family, and character are an inspiration to athletes and nonathletes alike.
Vm whos still being coached by my mentor, father figure, guy who coached and helped guide me throughout my childhood both on and off the floor coach dru joyce ii. He is the founder of the northeast ohio basketball association, star of the documentary more than a game author of the book beyond championships. More than a game is a documentary that focuses in on five young basketball playerslebron james, dru joyce iii, romeo travis, sian cotton, willie mcgeeand their coach, dru joyce ii, performing on an aau team with the growing stardom of the future nba superstar, lebron james. In beyond championships, coach dru joyce writes about the lessons he has learned, along with the values he has strived to instill in his players, through basketball. Watching my son play in our home state vs my alma mater st. Oct 27, 2015 dru joyce ii is head basketball coach at st. To me this book is a typical of successful coaches who want to tell others how they got to where they are and how others can benefit from their learning experiences. Dru joyce remembers the conversation from nearly 20 years ago vividly.
He then told a story about coaching a game against west coast powerhouse mater dei. Beyond championships teen edition by dru joyce paperback. Oct 26, 2015 a coach can be a powerful influence in the life of a young man. In 2004 dru left con agra after twentysix years to coach basketball fulltime. Ignatius is significant as its first black head coach. A playbook for winning at life and keynote speaker and is the ideal success and leadership speaker. In beyond championships, coach dru joyce writes about the lessons he has learned, along with the values he has strived to instill in his players, through. Lebron james coach and mentor dru joyce ii book beyond. More than a game is a documentary about a high school basketball coach, dru joyce ii, and the basketball players he coaches, who grow in character as they become national champions.
As the coach of one of high school basketballs grea. Dru joyce ii says two sons are going to be better than. Joyce name paying basketball recruiting dividends for cleveland state. Thats something i learned from coach dru, and in many ways it was at the heart of my decision to return to northeast ohio as a basketball player. Mary high school in akron, ohio, he has been mentor to some of the nations best young players, including lebron james. In beyond championships teen edition, coach dru jo. Dru joyce mens basketball university of akron athletics. He also coached lebron james and numerous other players who have gone on to play college basketball and in the nba.
Mary coach dru joyce ii and wife carolyn, left, watch son cameron lead st. In his 12 seasons, he has guided the team to a national championship, three state championships, nine district titles and five regional crowns, while garnering one national coach of the year award. I learned about coach dru s coaching abilities and the seasons he coached lebron james and his son dru 3. Dru iii, meanwhile, is an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at cleveland state. I sat down with joyce ii on the day of its release to talk about the revelations. Enter here for a chance to win a pair of lebron james shoes signed by lebron and a signed copy of coach dru joyce iis new book beyond championships. Ignatius to his first district title as a coach on saturday, march 6, 2021, against lorain. Dru moved his family to akron in 1984 for his position at con agra. Josephus johnson ii, presiding bishop of the bethel fellowship of visionary churches. Far more than a sports book, beyond championships is a blueprint for anyone looking to make better choices, reach their full potential, and become winners in all areas of life. Visit to learn how you can win a cavaliers jersey signed by lebron james. Stvm boys basketball coach dru joyce reacts on the sideline during the second half of the division ii state championship game against st.
A playbook for winning at life, which documents the life principles he has used to help boys grow into men. Mary high school basketball coach, and other sports dads, including former nba player dave jamerson and steve doerschuk, the cleveland browns beat writer for the canton repository. Beyond championships by dru joyce ii, high school coach of. In 2004, he left that position to coach basketball fulltime. Dru joyce iii born january 29, 1985 is an american basketball coach and former professional player who is an assistant coach for the cleveland state vikings mens team.
Coach dru joyce ii, who coached and mentored lebron. Each chapter centers on one principle, which is given a catchy phrase decisions create environment and contains reallife examples from joyce s life as a husband and father, his years coaching, and his christian. In beyond championships teen edition, coach dru joyce lays out the steps teens can follow to become winners on and off the court. Mar 10, 2015 as the coach of one of high school basketballs greatest programs, coach dru joyce has been mentor and motivator to some of the nations best young players, including basketball legend lebron james. Do you need an experienced sports leadership speaker for your next meeting, retreat or conference. Lebron james high school coach dru joyce talks winning. Mary boys basketball team, led by lebron james and the fab four. Despite having virtually no experience in the sport, in less than ten years dru went from a noname fan to one of the highest profile basketball. Sep 01, 2009 coach dru joyce ii with the shooting stars including james, far right at the qualifying tournament for the a. Much more than a sports book, beyond championships teen edition is a.
But off the court, the more important goal remains to shape the lives of young people in the community in the same way that coach dru shaped mine. Lebron james former coach dru joyce on lebrons return youtube. Lebrons high school coach, dru joyce ii may be the most prominently mentioned person throughout the book. The sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the united states eighteen 18 years of age and old as of march 3, 2015. Lebron james former coach dru joyce on lebrons return. Lebron writes foreword to new book by his coach and mentor, dru. Parts of it, whats displayed in a book and what came across a movie.
Coach dru joyce ii akronsummit county public library. Dru joyce ii received one of the greatest fathers day gifts last year. Dru joyce ii says two sons are going to be better than him. Anything that dru joyce has to say is important, because he is a quality man who cares about young men. Easily hire coach dru joyce speaks success for your special event.
In this teen version of beyond championships, coach dru joyce lays out the steps you can follow to become a winner on and off the court. Click in the upper lefthand corner of the screen, where it says, go deeper. As the coach of one of high school basketballs greatest programs, coach dru joyce has been mentor and motivator to some of the nations best young players, including basketball legend lebron james. That includes his dad, stvm coach dru joyce ii, who took over the. Much more than a sports book, beyond championships teen edition is a blueprint for anyone looking to make better choices and reach their full potential. Francis desales, sunday, march 21, 2021, in dayton, ohio. A playbook for winning at life is a book written by lebron james high school coach dru joyce. Coach dru joyce ii has made a name for himself as a coach for upandcoming talent in the basketball world since 1995, with the establishment of the northeast ohio basketball association neo basketball.
Lebron james former highschool coach, dru joyce is author of the book, beyond championships. Lebron james shooting stars talks life, loyalty and the. Stvms malaki branham makes history winning ohios mr. Coach is married with four adult children and seven grandchildren. Dru joyce continues coaching and mentoring young men in the game of basketball and in life. Marys ninth title in program history and joyce s sixth as a coach.
Cam joyce continues a family tradition, but sets new tone at. Coach dru joyce is a mentor and a coach to a lot of basketball players, even famous basketball players, like lebron james. Hire coach dru joyce speaks success athletesports speaker. Coach dru joyce was born in east liverpool, ohio and graduated from east liverpool high school in 1973. Upon graduation, coach dru began a career as a sales representative for huntwesson foods. Growing up doesnt mean getting bigger or getting older. As the coach of one of high school basketballs greatest progr. Far more than a sports book, beyond championships is a blueprint for anyone looking to make better choices, reach their full potential, and. Coach dru has written a book entitled beyond championships. The fab five are lebron james who became a star player for the nba, sian cotton, coach dru s own son dru iii, willie mcgee, and romeo travis. Jun 16, 2015 coach dru joyce ii went from being a salesman to one of americas most successful high school basketball coaches and mentor to hundreds of young men, including lebron james. Coach dru joyce ii, lebron james high school basketball coach. Mary in ohio, he has won a national championship, three state championships, and been named the national coach of the year. In it, joyce shares the nine principles by which he guided james and other players on his winning basketball teams.
Mary point guard cam joyce follows in his fathers footsteps as a basketball coach, but his hiring at st. Mary coach, dru joyce ii, at a postgame press conference during james senior. In the book, beyond championships, coach dru joyce writes about the lessons he has learned, along with the values he has worked to instill in his players, through coaching basketball. May 11, 2020 cameron joyce recently finished his first year as the head coach at st. Beyond championships dru joyce ii 9780310340522 netgalley. Dru joyce ii, known as coach dru, is a high school basketball coach. A playbook for winning at life and keynote speaker and is. In beyond championships teen edition, coach dru joyce lays out the steps teens. Joyce went on to coach his son throughout the high school years. Dru joyce ii was born and raised in east liverpool, ohio. He is a graduate of east liverpool high school and ohio university, with a degree in business administration. Of course, coach dru joyce, who is our guest here today, has written a book called beyond championships.
There are a lot of principles in this book that have become cornerstones of my. A playbook for winning at life, and the national championship winning coach for the 2003 st. With insight and grit earned from his years on and off the court, coach dru shares for the first time the secrets to his teams success and his own coaching achievements. Coach dru is the values in action foundations 2019 closecaputo educator of humanity award honoree. As the director of the northeast ohio basketball association and head basketball coach at st.
The book speaks to athletes aspiring to emulate lebrons success, as well as anyone who feels either uninspired or unable to change the. To joyce, coaching and life are both about serving others. Weve got copies of it in our familylife today resource center. The book speaks to athletes aspiring to emulate lebrons success, as well as anyone who feels either uninspired. Lebron james former hs coach wins sixth state championship. Coach dru taught me about life, james wrote in the foreward to joyces book. He retired as the alltime assists leader in germanys basketball bundesliga since eclipsed.
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