Kelly Janssen, a former college basketball coach, grapples with losing her job and her sense of purpose. Through reconnecting with her best friend, former teammates, and a former player, Kelly rediscovers her passion for basketball and her faith, ultimately finding healing and a renewed sense of direction.
Coach Kelly Janssen always believed her role as a college basketball coach went beyond building athletes' skills - it was about shaping character and mentoring through life. The sudden loss of her job reveals a painful truth: she had based her whole identity on the game. Facing an uncertain future, Kelly struggles with anxiety, depression, and guilt, feeling like a failure to those she was supposed to lead.
During a trip home, her lifelong friend and former teammate, Peyton, reminds her setbacks aren't the end - they're often the beginning of a powerful comeback. Peyton gives Kelly The R.I.S.E. Playbook, a practical guide for overcoming adversity. It becomes a lifeline, helping Kelly heal, rediscover her purpose, and support a former player facing her own struggles.
Through divinely orchestrated encounters, Kelly realizes her season of loss was the catalyst for her greatest victory - experiencing the profound grace of God.
The appendix includes The R.I.S.E. Playbook with scripture reflections and playbook applications to guide personal growth. This section can be used as a workbook rise above adversity and achieve personal growth.
