As a former college coach myself, this book was such a joy to read
and gave me such a better perspective from both the coach’s view
and now as a parent.
— Kimberly Sims, Verified Amazon Purchase
“
A great read! So many lessons learned as a parent of a young man
getting into competitive sports.
A focused coaching conversation designed for parents, coaches, and
athletes who want real guidance from Dr. Hudson’s decades of experience
in youth sports, leadership, and family-centered coaching.
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Dr. Irwin Hudson’s journey moves through thirty years of coaching,
parenting, and personal growth. From a basketball career cut short
by injury, to founding one of Florida’s top training programs, to
the moment that changed how he saw the game forever — this is the
story behind “DrCoach.”
His work is driven by honesty, lived experience, and a
family-centered purpose. He tells real stories without
sugarcoating, draws from decades of coaching athletes, and keeps
the focus on protecting what matters most — our kids.
After earning his degree in Computer Engineering from Mississippi
State University, Dr. Hudson moved to Orlando and found his way
back to basketball. He founded OrlandoHoops, Inc. in 1995, began
coaching in 1997, and later earned his Ph.D. from the University
of Central Florida.
The featured titles are “Take Off Your Parent-Colored Glasses”
and “Levi — The Lovable Labradoodle.” A third slot is reserved
for a future title, marked as coming soon.
His journey has been shaped by family, teachers, mentors, friends,
colleagues, inspirational figures, and the parents, coaches, and
athletes acknowledged throughout his work.
Readers describe the book as well-written, relatable, and
personal. One verified Amazon purchaser shared that the author’s
experiences helped them better understand the different types of
sports parents they had seen from the stands.
