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Jocks: True Stories of America's Gay Male Athletes
Jocks True Stories of America's Gay Male Athletes Author:Dan Woog What happens when the final closet door -- that of men in sports -- finally swings open? Is there life for gay athletes after coming out to their teammates? Is there life before coming out? And how does being in the closet affect athletic performance? As gay athletes and coaches openly move onto the playing fields, many are still grappling with ... more »the subtle message the received while growing up: that homosexuality is something to be mocked, avoided, or feared and is completely incompatible with athletics. Journalist Dan Woog, himself an openly gay soccer coach, interviewed dozens of gay jocks and offers up over twenty-five inspiring stores of men who are truly today's champions.
Stories Include:The Cross-country Coach and His Runners, The Tennis Player, The Addicted Athlete, The Hockey Referee, The Football Player and His Father, The Wrestlers, The Roommates, The Boyfriend, The Swim Coaches, The Straight Athletes, The Suicidal Jock, The Flirt, The Soccer Coaches, The Semi-out Ivy League Runner, The Nonparticipant, Time-out: The Author's Story, The Ex-Football Playing Workshop Leader, The Phys Ed Teacher, The Quiet High School Athletes, The Organizer, The Catholic School Girls' Coach, The Reflective Runner, The Impostor, The Media Relations Director, The Partners, The Gymnast, The Hockey Player-Coach, and The National Education Leader« less