Chasing Dreams

An inspirational story of a football coach's life, lived one yard at a time.

When University of Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill stepped down due to health concerns in October 2015, he said, “I can’t do what I love doing anymore.” What Kill loved doing, and did remarkably well, was turn around college football programs. In this autobiography, Coach Kill shares his inspirational, thought-provoking, and heartwarming story, from his early years playing for and working under Dennis Franchione to guiding the Gophers to a New Year’s Day bowl game and being named Big Ten Coach of the Year.

Kill describes his dedication to his players, how he drove them, and made them into disciplined and inspired football players. Chasing Dreams also highlights Kill’s work to bring awareness to cancer and epilepsy. This is a must-read for football fans, coaches, and anyone seeking inspiration to overcome adversity and achieve their dreams. Discover the power of faith, family, and football in this remarkable journey.

Jim Bruton is the author of several books, including A Tradition of Purple, Gopher Glory, We Love Our Twins, and The Big House. Jim is an adjunct faculty member at several colleges and universities in the Twin Cities. Jerry Kill was the head football coach of the University of Minnesota. Coach Kill was named the 2014 Big Ten Coach of the Year. He lives in Minneapolis.