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Making a Postive Impact on Our Youth - Interview with Bill Resler- "The Heart of The Game"
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August 30, 2007 01:17 PM PDT

"Make a Positive Impact on Today’s Youth."

Interview with Coach Bill Reler


 

THE HEART OF THE GAME is a movie that captures the passion and energy of a Seattle high school girls' basketball team, and their somewhat unorthodox coach, and the incredible true story of one player's fight to play the game she loves.

 

My special guest to day is coach of that Seattle Girls basketball team and one the start\s from that movie. His name is Mr. Bill Resler. Mr. Resler is also the Director of the graduate tax program at the Washington State University.
 

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The Movie

Director Ward Serrill followed the Roosevelt Roughriders girls' basketball team for six tumultuous seasons capturing the drama and exhilaration of youth and the inspiration of a passionate coach whose lessons of self-esteem, confidence and compassion go far beyond the court . . .
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Study Guide for Teachers

With its powerful themes of gender, race, and class The Heart of the Game is perfect for the classroom — not only insightful, but also fun! Teenagers love its fast-paced action and strongly identify with the movie's underlying messages.

To help teachers, counselors, and other educators incorporate the film into the classroom we have created a study/curriculum guide to underscore the powerful life lessons contained in the film.    Right-click to download: Study Guide