Contact: Kathleen M. Campbell, 719-540-6022, kathleen@theelevationgroup.com 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- As head football coach for the United States Air Force Academy, Fisher DeBerry won three conference championships and led the Falcons to 12 bowl games. He has the most wins of any coach in the history of service academy football with a 23 year record of 169-109-1. DeBerry was named national coach of the year and was a three-time Western Athletic Conference coach of the year. So what is the secret of his success?

The Power of Influence is a book that is full of top-flight testimony from more than 30 players and coaches from the remarkable Fisher DeBerry era of Air Force football. Contents include chapters by Chad Hennings, retired Dallas Cowboys star, Troy Calhoun, current head football coach at the Air Force Academy, Jim Bowman, one of the pillars of Air Force Academy athletics, and many other contributions from active duty and retired Air Force officers and those who transitioned into civilian life.

In The Power of Influence, Coach DeBerry shares his coaching philosophy hinged upon the life-changing lessons and character values he strove to instill in his players. Faith, family, and football--these are the priorities that Fisher DeBerry worked so hard to impart to those under his care. With his down-home Southern humor and practical wisdom, DeBerry will prompt you to reflect on your own power as a role model and ponder the legacy you will leave behind.

"Success in coaching is not measured by the number of wins and losses," says Coach DeBerry. "Real success in coaching is measured by the kind of people your players become. I hope you love this book and enjoy reliving some great memories of Air Force football with many of the terrific players, coaches and staff members."

The Power of Influence releases October 1st, in the thick of the college football season, as a 224 page, $19.99 dust-jacketed, hardcover edition. The book will be available at nationwide bookstores as well as the book's website www.powerofinfluence.org.

Proceeds from the sale of The Power of Influence will go to the Fisher DeBerry Foundation, dedicated to the support and education of kids from single-parent families. See more information at the website, www.fisherdeberryfoundation.org.

ATTN MEDIA: To arrange an interview or book signing with Fisher DeBerry, contact Kathleen M. Campbell 719-540-6022; Kathleen@theelevationgroup.com