Are you looking for a story that takes your breath away? Are you, or someone you love, struggling with grief?
“Back on the Court is an intimate glimpse into the depth of love we all want, the type of tragedy we all fear, and the strongest hope we all seek. No one can read this story and walk away unchanged.” -Catherine L. Crossline, Founder & CEO Instar Performance LLC
“Back on the Court is a story of resilience and love that helps us remember the healthy way to heal from loss. Sonya found writing and basketball and we are all the richer for it.” -Ann Sparling White MS, LMHC, NCC
BACK ON THE COURT
A YOUNG WOMAN’S TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO LIFE, LOVE & BASKETBALL
Struck by a train days before her wedding, author Sonya Elliott miraculously survives. Her fiancé does not. Sonya, a fashion model and college athlete, awakens in the hospital critically injured and without the man she loves to help her through the unbelievable nightmare. Relying on her “never give up” attitude, Sonya fights through painful grief and debilitating injuries and in time returns to the basketball court where she reignites her passion for the game, but more importantly, for life itself. BACK ON THE COURT is a passionate memoir that brings insight to the grief process, is a captivating love story, and has an inspiring impact that will last a lifetime
Articles by Sonya
- “IS A YOGI, ANYWAY?”
by Sonya Elliott (Yoga International Magazine) - CAN I PLAY? DREAMING IN THE WAVE OF TITLE IX
by Sonya Elliott (Awesome Sports Project) - LOVE IN EVERY LITTLE STEP
by Sonya Elliott (Miniature Gazette) - FREE DOWNLOAD: WRITING TO SAVE MY LIFE
Sports Articles by Sonya
- Lessons Young Athletes Learn from Sports
- The Best Team Building Activities for Your Athletes
- How to Motivate Your Team
- How to Teach Leadership
- 3 Ways to Encourage Teamwork From the Sidelines
- Is Using Humor and Sarcasm Appropriate While Coaching?
- Enhance Your Coaching with Quotes
- Basketball Books for Coaching Inspiration
- 6 Must-Watch Basketball Movies
- The Importance of a Practice Plan
- How to Beat ANY Zone Press
- The Magic of Ball Fakes
- Make the Fast Break Second Nature
- Yes We Can Play: The Evolution of Women’s Basketball
- How to Connect with Your Teammates
- Partner Up to Improve Ball Handling
- Use a Habit Tracker to Become a Better Shooter
- The Pros and Cons of AAU Basketball
- What College Recruiters Actually Look For
- The No-Trophy Coach
- Are Youth Sports Too Competitive?
- Is it Bad Sportsmanship to Run Up the Score in Youth Sports?
- Sore Looser? How to Help Your Child Handle disappointment
- The Best Ways for Coaches and Parents to Respond to Bad Calls
- How to Deal With Extremely Competitive Sports Parents in Youth Athletics
- Teen Athletes and Vaping
- Parents, Please Don’t Pay Your Kids to Score Points
- What to Do if You Don’t Like Your Coach
- Is There a Good Reason to Ever Quit Sports?
- Tips for Coaching Flag Football
- All Volleyball Positions Explained
- Get Ready for Cross Country
- Nutrition Tips for Game Day
- 11 Great Gift Ideas for Student-Athletes