THE BIG
COMEBACK
A coach loses everything, and finds what truly matters.
Written by Jimmy Woods Ed.D.
FAITH. FOOTBALL. REDEMPTION.
What People Are Saying
From the sidelines to the page.
Meet The Author
Dr. Jimmy Woods Ed.D NBCT
Jimmy Woods, Ed.D., NBCT
is a championship-winning high-school football coach and National Board-Certified science educator. A veteran of South Carolina athletics and former SCACA President, he blends leadership, humor, and humility in this true story of faith and redemption.
40+ years coaching; culture-first program builder
Ed.D.; National Board-Certified Teacher
Veteran mentor to student-athletes and young coaches
Deep ties across SC coaching networks (SCACA)
About the Book
The Big Comeback
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction · Sports & Leadership
The Big Comeback follows veteran coach Jimmy Woods through a season of transformation after a public setback. Through clashes over scheme, moments of doubt, and a locker room hungry for belief, he rebuilds from the inside out—learning that trust, love, and purpose win long before the scoreboard ever does.
Set in South Carolina high school football, it blends grit, grace, and gridiron lessons into a deeply human story about leadership, faith, and second chances.
Project Factsheet
Estimated length: ~89,000 words
Status: Complete with proposal; seeking representation (Anticipated Launch: Fall 2026)
Audience: Coaches, teachers, athletes, parents, and readers of faith-rooted, comeback-driven nonfiction
Comparables: Friday Night Lights; Season of Life; Remember the Titans; Hillbilly Elegy; Coach Carter
Rights: World (print, ebook, audio) available
The Big Comeback Podcast
Listening to The Big Comeback Podcast gives you a front-row seat to real stories of resilience, redemption, and the quiet victories that shape great leaders. Each episode pulls lessons from the highs and lows of coaching, teaching, and life, offering honest conversations that challenge, encourage, and inspire.
Whether you’re a coach building culture, an educator navigating tough seasons, or simply someone who loves a powerful comeback story, this podcast delivers practical wisdom wrapped in heartfelt storytelling. It’s more than motivation—it’s a reminder that no matter where you are, your comeback is always possible.
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