Father Son Journey To Side By Side Championship

Texas Off-road Racing: A Father-Son Journey to a Side-by-Side Championship

by Mike Kowis

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11950 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	136 pages
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An Inspiring Story of Love, Resilience, and Triumph

In the annals of sports history, there are countless stories of fathers and sons who have shared a passion for the same game. But few can match the extraordinary journey of Rick and Taylor Tickle, who defied the odds to become side-by-side champions.

Rick, a former college football player, had always dreamed of playing professional baseball. But after a brief stint in the minor leagues, his career was cut short by injury. Determined to stay involved in the sport, he began coaching youth baseball and softball teams.

Taylor, Rick's oldest son, was a natural athlete from a young age. He excelled in baseball and football, but it was on the diamond that he truly shined. As he grew older, it became clear that Taylor had the potential to follow in his father's footsteps and play at the highest level.

In 2010, Rick and Taylor made history when they became the first father-son duo to coach and play for the same college baseball team. Rick was the head coach of the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks, while Taylor was a starting pitcher.

The Mavericks had a successful season that year, finishing with a 34-23 record and making it to the NCAA Tournament. But it was the following season that would be truly unforgettable.

In 2011, the Mavericks won their first-ever Sun Belt Conference championship. Rick was named the conference's Coach of the Year, while Taylor was named the Pitcher of the Year. The Mavericks went on to reach the NCAA Super Regionals, where they lost to the eventual national champion, the University of South Carolina.

The 2011 season was a dream come true for Rick and Taylor. They had achieved something that few father-son duos had ever accomplished. But their journey was far from over.

In 2012, Taylor was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB Draft. He made his major league debut in 2014 and has since become one of the most successful pitchers in baseball.

Rick continued to coach the Mavericks until 2016, when he retired after 10 seasons. He finished his career with a record of 337-263 and led the Mavericks to two Sun Belt Conference championships.

The story of Rick and Taylor Tickle is an inspiring tale of love, resilience, and triumph. It is a reminder that anything is possible if you have a dream and are willing to work hard. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves baseball, or for anyone who is looking for a story that will inspire them to never give up on their dreams.

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Texas Off-road Racing: A Father-Son Journey to a Side-by-Side Championship

by Mike Kowis

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11950 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	136 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE