Rising thru every Fall

A Forgotten College Football Story. A Notre Dame Memoir. This is "Rising thru every Fall."

ONLY EIGHT PLAYERS IN Notre Dame Football history can take you on this behind-the-scenes journey through the coaching carousel years of 2001 to 2005. Experience the turmoil of FIVE years under the leadership of FIVE head coaches from a player's perspective. Feel the agony as former player Matt "Turbo" Shelton navigates multiple career-threatening injuries, one of which nearly took his life. Come along for Matt's journey as he battles through the pain of a torn ACL to break a record that stood for 25 years in Notre Dame history, all before getting his chance in the NFL.

Life is full of challenges and obstacles, but it is how we respond to them that defines us. What can be made of our Expectations when they fall short of Reality? How do we navigate Change when we anticipate Consistency? And most importantly, why are we compelled to pull ourselves up from the ground after being knocked down?

Join us on this Uplifting and Absorbing Journey through Unprecedented Change.

"In 'Rising Thru Every Fall' we embark on a journey of self-discovery, guided by Matt Shelton's unyielding resolve and unwavering courage. ... Within these pages lies a testament to the beauty of the journey. It's a narrative that celebrates resilience, embraces vulnerability, and honors the transformative power of growth. Through the highs and lows, we navigate the complexity of life, discovering new strengths, confronting our fears, and emerging, not unscathed, but enriched by the voyage."

- Dr. David Bruton, Jr., PT., DPT., Notre Dame Alumni 2008, Super Bowl 50 Champion & Three-Year Captain for with the Denver Broncos, Founder of Between the Lines Physical Therapy & Bruton's Books

"'Rising thru every Fall' is an EXCELLENT read and an important reminder for us all to Shine our Light even when circumstances give us every reason not to. One of my absolute favorite reminders on how to face the challenges and adversity this world throws our way comes from my coach Lou Holtz, that being, 'Don't Flinch.' Matt's story embodies the 'Don't Flinch' spirit in a way that is entertaining, encouraging, and refreshing to all."

- RAGHIB "ROCKET" ISMAIL, College Football Hall of Fame, College Football News Top 100 Greatest Players of All-Time, Walter Camp Award Winner 1990

"Prepare to be inspired! In 'Rising thru every Fall, ' readers are treated to an extraordinary tale of resilience and triumph. Matt's journey through the hallowed grounds of one of college football's most storied programs is not just a sports story - it's a testament to the human spirit. This book is a must-read for sports fans and anyone seeking motivation to overcome life's challenges. Matt's story is a beacon of hope, reminding us all that with determination and perseverance, we can rise above any obstacle."

- LISA KELLY, Notre Dame Alumna 1993, Columnist OneFootDown.com, Author: Echoes From Notre Dame book series, Domer Dishes, & Clover Goes to Notre Dame

Matt "Turbo" Shelton is a Notre Dame Football record holder, wide receiver from 2001-2005, and author of "Rising thru every Fall." When not petting random dogs, Matt is watching or playing sports ... yes, pickleball, cornhole, and darts count these days. After career-threatening injuries in high school, Matt accepts a scholarship to play college football; that's when his journey becomes truly unexpected and unprecedented: fighting more career-threatening injuries, narrowly escaping death, and enduring FIVE head coaches in FIVE years, while breaking a ND Football record that stood for 25 years - all before getting his chance in the NFL.Only eight players can take you behind-the-scenes of these Notre Dame Football coaching carousel years. Would you have the resolve to overcome Matt's injuries, changes, and doubts?

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