I was just 19 years old when I joined the crew of the Lee A. Tregurtha in the summer of 1994. In the many years that have passed since I served aboard as a deckhand and porter, the ship and crew have changed considerably, but the memories of my time underway remain clear. This story recounts what it felt like to call this old steamship "home.’

A Heart-Gripping Story of Championship Resilience in Life's Toughest Battles“Read it in 5 hours and was moved to tears!”The Pyramid Principle is based on the true and never before told story of Hall-of-Famer John Vallely. Filled with miraculous triumphs and hellacious heartbreaks, The Pyramid Principle masterfully depicts the impact of UCLA Coach John Wooden and his legendary “Pyramid of Success” he invested into all his players during his 29 year coaching ...