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“Leading a family is the hardest job a man can
ever have. It is 24/7 leadership, teaching, modeling, forgiving, encouraging,
and loving—and there is always room for improvement. Mark Merrill has made a
career out of teaching men how to raise their game as husbands and fathers, and
his All Pro Dad lays out a solid game plan that will make a huge
difference in your family.”
— Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host
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“An NFL player becomes an All-Pro by relentlessly focusing
on the fundamentals and executing them with sheer determination. The same
is true to become an All Pro Dad. This book not only highlights the fundamentals
of fatherhood but also gives dads a winning game-plan to do their most
important job well.”
— Tony Dungy, Super Bowl–winning coach and NBC Sports commentator
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“What I count as the greatest success of my life is not what
goes on when cameras are rolling during our NFL television broadcast but rather
in those private, loving moments with my family. Through All Pro Dad,
Mark Merrill inspires fathers to be champions in their homes and equips them to
love and lead their children well.”
— James “JB” Brown, host of CBS’s The NFL Today
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“I know how important it is for your fans to
feel connected to you through your music. The more you speak to their hearts,
the more you can inspire and bless them. It’s also my job as a father. All
Pro Dad is a must-read book that encourages me to connect, love, inspire,
and bless those closest to me—my family.”
— Michael W. Smith, Grammy Award–winning recording artist
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“Mark Merrill has written a book that can help
us all as parents be at our very best, in the most important areas of our life. Mark
has combined practical applications with the unchanging principles of great
parenting. These principles are biblical and godly and will stand the test
of time.”
— John Harbaugh, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens
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“Just as every executive needs to understand his
mission, strategies, and responsibilities, every father needs to know those things
as well. In this book, Mark Merrill lays out a clear fatherhood mission,
strategic goals, and fine-tuned job description that will enable every dad to
be a strong and respected leader in his home.”
— Michael Ducker, COO and president, international, FedEx Express
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“Chick-fil-A’s success isn’t just found in
chicken sandwiches. It’s found in the emotional connection we have with our
customers. All Pro Dad provides a great recipe for men to
really connect with their kids. I applaud Mark for the nuggets of wisdom he
shares that will surely motivate dads to be the best they can be.”
— S. Truett Cathy, founder and CEO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
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“In coaching, we are constantly trying to find
ways to create, simplify, and practice fundamentals which provide an
opportunity to be successful, knowing full well they will be tried and tested
in the heat of battle. Mark’s seven essentials in this book give us practical
tools to sharpen our skills as fathers. These fundamentals are tried, tested,
and proven in the arena of our homes.”
— Clyde Christensen, coach, Indianapolis Colts
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“I know the importance of spending one-on-one
time with each of my children. Mark Merrill gives me creative ideas on spending
meaningful time with them and tips to build memories with my kids that will
last a lifetime. This book is for every man who wants to be an All Pro Dad!”
— Mark Dominik, general manager, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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“Every dad needs a game plan, training, and a
great coach…All Pro Dad gives you all three. An inspired game plan
that will help you win…effective
training that has equipped thousands of men…and an experienced coach in Mark
Merrill who will encourage you to do your very best. Read this book and then
get four other fathers in the huddle with you who will challenge one another to
become All Pro Dads!”
— Dr. Dennis Rainey, host of FamilyLife Today
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“Mark Merrill describes the power of an All Pro
Dad. Imagine a world full of strong, loving fathers!”
— Jeb Bush, former Florida governor
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“My father was a heavy drinker for many years
and, unfortunately, I followed in his steps. Take it from me, I am excited
about the practical ‘God truths’ that Mark Merrill shares in All Pro
Dad that will help free men from their past and empower them into more
godly, loving family relationships.”
— Norm Miller, chairman, Interstate Batteries