Everyone Hates the Kicker

Sam Willmington adored the game of soccer from the moment his foot first touched the ball. With an impressive skill set that matched his unwavering adoration for the sport, he was poised to join the varsity team at his Central New York high school, despite the fact that he was only heading into the ninth grade. It was rare for a student his age to be granted this opportunity, but anyone who had seen him in action knew that he had rightfully earned his spot. Before the season was set to start, Sam's parents delivered some devastating news. Like many small school districts, Brooksville was forced to cut costs, and the soccer team was disbanded. Sam was crushed, and it wasn't until his best friend Kevin approached him with an outlandish idea that he began to contemplate life after soccer. Kevin played on the football team, and he thought that Sam would be the perfect person to become the field goal kicker for the struggling squad. "Everyone Hates the Kicker" is set in the world of sports, yet it will resonate with anyone who has been forced to adapt once a set of unexpected circumstances befell them. Full of humor and hope, it is the story of a young boy who not only has to navigate the perils of adolescence, but has to do so while casting aside the colossal uncertainty and apprehension that comes with trying something new.