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Catana Starks built a team that went on to win a national championship. At this historically black college in Tennessee, she turned the rules of recruitment upside down. Discovering the challenge of recruiting African American men to play golf on the team, she expanded her search from the fairways of Nashville to Australia, Algeria, Canada and Sweden. She was willing to recruit any golfer of any race willing to play for the historically black college. Her priority was to recruit the best players she could find. One of her players, Sean Foley, went on to become Tiger Woods’ swing coach. Catana Starks proved an inspiration to the TSU team that she led for nearly two decades. Join us on this amazing journey into the mind of a champion.

Author: Michael Critelli

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Perhaps the best way to describe me is that I have gravitated toward the “road less traveled” in my choices.In earlier versions of this autobiographical summary of my life, I skipped over my childhood, but after having re-looked at my life from the vantage point of my formative experiences, I concluded that I was missing too many important pieces of the puzzle.

Loved this movie. I was so sad when it did not come out in theatures and took a risk buying it without seeing it first. Worth it! Watched it three times in the first week I got it.

Amy Leister
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I love this film never knew there was a Black female coach for Golf. And how she taught those least likely to be the best. When we count ourselves out others see the best in us and help bring it out. And when men feel women are not capable and yet able to get it done with little means awesome.

Valerie Willingham
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I was surprised that i enjoyed this movie. The underlying story was entertaining. I found it interesting that the strength of one person was able to overcome the administrative reputiation of a beneficial program.

Creighton English
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Doing her ususal great job of acting, Taraji portrays the main character quiet well but I think the story could have provided a deep reveal of the characters. Great sports story as well. Congrats to TSU and the pioneering experience that so many AA have had to endure.

KT M
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Great movie. Well written with great acting and story. It’s one of those jewels that people will miss because it didn’t make it to the big screen. It’s based on a true story about a golf coach from a small college in Tennessee. I highly recommend it as a great family movie.

Amazon Customer
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I laughed, I cried. I have played 13 years of football, 5 years baseball, and I can totally identify with the movie. Cheers!

Gregory Cox
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Pioneering female golf coach who shaped star players

Author: Michael Critelli

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