Joe Ehrmann

Male relationships are the core issue addressed in Season of Life. Why do too many men have too few male relationships? Are we hard wired that way or are we influenced by our fathers? In Season of Life we learned that men are judged by what Joe Ehrmann calls "false masculinity". From an early age, men are evaluated by their performance on the ball field, in the bedroom and by their bank accounts.

The author, Jeffrey Marx, touched on his own relationship with his father. As we discussed this aspect of the book, we discovered that while our relationships with our own fathers varied, reading this book gave us a new perspective on our relationships with our children.

While we enjoyed following a season with Jim's team, the Gilman Greyhounds, first and foremost the book laid the foundation for open, honest discussion amongst ourselves about the importance of relationships and how success is measured in many different ways.

"Mr. Marx follows one season of a very special high school football team and the life lessons the team's coaches impart to their athletes. This book is special. It should be read by every coach , parent and athlete."
- Amazon.com

"Jeffrey Marx has used the most violent of American games to show how men and boys should dare not be afraid to look for love. I was tremendously touched by Season of Life."
- Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated

"In a warm, passionate story, Jeffrey Marx finds a boyhood hero who ends up leading him on a fascinating personal journey. This is a book that every father and son will enjoy."
- Christine Brennan, USA TODAY

The United Church of Christ in Norwell is proud to sponsor a two-part initiative featuring Joe Ehrmann, subject of the New York Times Bestseller, Season of Life, by Jeffrey Marx.

Called "The Most Important Coach In America" by Parade Magazine, Joe Ehrmann is a football coach, former NFL player and ordained minister. His unique style of coaching focuses on the idea of "building men and women for others". His technique encourages athletes to personally connect with each other while working to serve a cause larger than themselves.

On Sunday, October 2, 2011, Joe served as a visiting minister at the United Church of Christ, 460 Main Street, Norwell. Athletes, coaches, athletic directors, parents and siblings came to the service to hear Joe's faith-based message.

On Sunday, March 25, 2012, Joe will return to the South Shore to deliver a more in-depth message on his method of InSideOut Coaching. This method gives men and women the tools to become transformational coaches, shaping the lives of the young people they coach and encouraging them to grow into responsible adults.