The Best Kept Secret

Have you ever been told you are too small to play a sport? Have you ever not been selected for a team? Have you been doubted by others who told you to give up? Stephen has too! <br /><br />In The Best Kept Secret Former Canadian Men's National Team player and professional soccer player Stephen Ademolu walks us through his incredible journey. Hailing from a small city Stephen did the unimaginable becoming a pro soccer player quieting anyone who doubted him. Through his life story this book shows readers the efforts and sacrifices it took for Stephen to earn two full-ride athletic scholarships and to make it as a professional soccer player. <br /><br />In both moving and funny anecdotes Stephen takes readers on an emotional roller coaster. His personal sacrifices mistakes hard work and some risk-taking opened doors and opportunities. In his own inimitable style Stephen recalls every struggle adventure pain and downfall in his career. <br /><br />Through his journey Stephen explains how everything in life comes full. Engaging endearing and insightful this book is where Stephen comes to terms with how his choices as a youth and later as an adult resulted in mixed results: devastating disappointments and soaring successes! <br /><br />This book is both a memoir and a guide for non-athletes student athletes future pros and professional athletes on the importance of believing in yourself.