Lucky Every Day

Family, friends, and players remember the inspiring lacrosse coach. “Through these recollections, the portrait of a remarkable woman emerges.” —Publishers Weekly

Loyola college of Maryland Women’s Lacrosse Coach Diane Geppi-Aikens would have been a remarkable role model simply as one of the nation’s top lacrosse coaches. But this single mother of four battled inoperable brain tumors for eight years. Partially paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair, Geppi-Aikens missed only one game as she coached her #1 ranked team into the semi-finals of the NCAA championships. In spite of the terrible tragedy threatening her life, she managed to get her players to consider her lucky. Now, in the wake of this courageous woman’s death comes an incredibly inspirational book. Her unique and uplifting teachings—from overcoming adversity to the value of teamwork—live on through the memories of those she inspired most. “Sports enthusiasts may appreciate these anecdotes the most, but many readers are likely to be moved by their uplifting messages” (Publishers Weekly).