**No Other Home is a themed collection of inspirational stories,
poignant moments, and life advice from midwestern boy-next-door, Matt
Besler, who has made it to the elite level of playing internationally in
the World Cup. No other country; no other club; no other home; no other
story.
**
Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler has achieved something
extraordinary in the least extraordinary way. At every level of his
athletic career, Besler has heard the same questions and initial
dismissal of his talent. Even as he made his slow, steady progression
into the consciousness of his coaches, opponents, and fans, then onto
the national and world soccer stage, he heard it still. How does a
normal guy like Matt Besler end up playing in the World Cup, one of the
most exclusive competitions in international sports?
If it's true that he's a rather typical Midwestern guy, it's also true
that Matt happens to be one of the best soccer players in the country.
Professional soccer is a bastion for the flamboyant--the lifestyles, the
hairstyles, the WAGs, the passionate fans--yet Matt has flourished as
the anti-flamboyant. He is preternaturally calm. He is stalwart. He is
relentlessly committed to his preparedness and his athletic success.
Matt Besler may seem to be Mr. Average, but it is this very
characteristic that has made him exceptional.
No Other Home offers an honest, first-person perspective into exactly
what it takes to reach the highest levels of the sporting world. Matt
shares his stories--from
growing up in a loving but fiercely competitive family, to climbing
through the ranks of high school, club, and college athletics, to
dealing with injuries and professional
setbacks, and even to his own rather extraordinary experience of
becoming a father. The poignant lessons he's learned so far hold value
for soccer fans and nonfans
alike. This is a book to be shared among family members, young and old.
And for parents looking for positive influences in professional
athletics, they will find no better
role model than Matt.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to
the nonprofit charity, the BESLER FAMILY FOUNDATION.
