BOOK REVIEW: No Other Home – Living, Leading and Learning What Matters Most
Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler captures his victories and struggles — his experiences along the road to success — in his captivating memoir-like book.
Available on AMAZON No Other Home—Living, Leading, and Learning What Matters Most is an excellent book for anyone who plays sports and has a dream. In Besler’s direct and first-person perspective, he gives the reader exactly what they need—a chance to understand what it means to be a successful pro.
Growing up in a highly competitive family, Besler found playing competitive soccer natural. This Midwestern boy had to overcome setbacks and injuries to become the man he is today, and regardless of whether you are a parent, a coach, or a player, this is a book that will benefit you. 
TRAINING, SACRIFICING, NEVER GIVING UP.
This is a book about the courage and stamina needed to make a difference in your life and on the field for your team. A great reference for the difficult situations often faced in elite youth sports, No Other Home brings the value of the challenge home.
What Are You Soccer Playing For?
What is your motivation as an athlete? What makes you always look forward and not back? The power of confidence — Clear Eyes, Full heart.
Without preaching, these questions, among others, are asked and discussed in the book.
Who is MLS Sport Kansas City’s Matt Besler?
Captain and defender Matt Besler has played nine seasons at his hometown club, Sporting Kansas City. He recently led the team to the 2017 Lamar Hunt Open Cup Championship.
Besler has earned MLS Best XI twice and has been named to the MLS All-Star team five times. Internationally, Besler has earned over forty caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team since debuting in January 2013. Besler is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, receiving All-American and Academic All-American honors as a senior. He lives in Leawood, Kansas, with his wife, Amanda, and his daughter, Parker (born the day Matt scored his first international goal).
