Winning On Losses Hardcover – Large Print, March 19, 2026

Book Description: Winning on Loses"The scoreboard says you lost. The clock says the game is over. But for a true leader, the real work is just beginning."In the high-stakes world of youth and high school athletics, we are taught that winning is the only metric of success. But what happens when the scoreboard doesn’t go your way? What do you do in those quiet, frustrating hours after a blowout when the lights are off and the bus is late?Brandon Samuels, an 11-year veteran of digital media and 12 years in the coaching trenches, knows that the "Loss" is the most honest assistant coach you will ever have—if you’re willing to listen.Winning on Loses isn't a book about highlight reels; it’s a tactical manual for The Pivot. It’s for the coach who is juggling a 9-to-5 career, a family at home, and a roster of young men who are carrying more than just a playbook. It is a guide to transforming your program’s darkest moments into its greatest developmental tools.Inside this manual, you will discover:The Sixty-Minute Rule: How to manage the emotional fallout of a defeat before you step back into the locker room.The "Emergency Room" Protocol: A step-by-step guide to auditing film and reconstructing your practice week to "stop the bleeding."Coaching the "Full Plate": Strategies for mentoring student-athletes as they navigate grades, home life, and social pressure.The 24-Hour Rule: Professional tools to manage parent expectations and keep the focus on player growth.The Life-Coach Mandate: How to balance the sacrifice of coaching with your own family and career.Stop coaching for the season. Start coaching for a lifetime.Whether you are a Junior Varsity coach in the city or a youth league volunteer, Winning on Loses gives you the "Late Bus Logs" and interactive tools to ensure that even when you lose on Friday night, your players are winning at life ten years later. Read more