Foyle writes in his book that a large expense many nba players overlook is child support. Adonal has lived the life and writes from his vantage point as a year nba vet. Tootall foyle is a young boy who grows up on a tiny island in the caribbean and overcomes various hardships and learns important life lessons while on a quest for an education and nba career. Former warriors player adonal foyle releases children s book nbc bay area. This book was a combination about the financial pitfalls of star athletes and at the same time a book about some aspects about finance that everyone should know.
Meetgeraldine business strategy, marketing, designmeetgeraldine business strategy, marketing, design. Foyle has always had a passion for education and encourages children to read. He was selected by the golden state warriors with the eighth overall selection of the 1997 nba draft. Personal, professional sports, family, financial, public, charity, and postcareer. Tootall foyle finds his game by foyle, adonal d author apr2620 paperback adonal d foyle on. Adonal foyle s has made big strides throughout his career in the nba, pursuing education, community service, philanthropy, business and broadcasting. Adonal foyle project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Adonal foyle released a children s book, too tall foyle finds his game. June 27, 2015 adonal foyle has financial advice for professional athletes. Former golden state warrior adonal foyle has a book out called the athlete ceo, which teaches professional athletes how to be smart about money and prepare for retirement adonal foyle email icon.
He said many women target star athletes for marriage or even try to secure their own financial freedom. Tootall foyle is a heartwarming childrens book series with vibrant illustrations based on the life experiences of nba veteran player, adonal foyle. Orlando, fl former professional basketball player adonal foyle has not let his retirement from his illustrious years career as an nba player slow him down, in fact he is busier than ever with setting new heights of achievement for himself and his kerosene lamp foundation, an organization that empowers children in the areas of athletics and academics. Adonal foyle childrens book reflects introspective nba. Navigate below to view his latest ventures or read his latest news posts. Why professional athletes need to be like ceos to be. In may 20, adonal along with coauthor, shiyana valentinewilliams, the executive director of the kerosene lamp foundation, launched his new children s book tootall foyle finds his game.
Former nba player adonal foyle reads to vallejo school kids. Nba star adonal foyle shares book with hamilton news. Tootall foyle is having trouble finding a sport that fits his abilities and the other kids keep laughing at him. Promoting healthy living by giving kids handson experience in preparing nutritious foods at yesterdays chef academy. Exnba player warns pro athletes of financial pitfalls in. Set in the caribbean and featuring vibrant illustrations, this book is the first in a heartwarming series based on the life experiences of nba veteran player adonal foyle. Former nba player adonal foyle writes poetry, childrens.
I always find myself more at ease with kids, foyle said during a break between reading sessions. Just in may, former nba player and candidate for most interesting nba player in the world, adonal foyle has done everything from host his first golf tournament, launched a children s book and appeared on 4 different radio shows to promote his busy schedule which also includes a book of financial advice for nba athletes so they dont. He has a masters degree in sport psychology from john f. Will he give up sports entirely or finally find his game. Adonal foyles new book picks right up where he left off. Pennycook was the first elementary school to which foyle read his book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of adonal foyle books online. Featuring vibrant illustrations, tootall foyle is a heartwarming new childrens book series based on the life experiences of nba veteran player adonal foyle. Featuring vibrant illustrations, tootall foyle is a heartwarming new childrens book series based on the life experiences of nba veteran.
Read adonal foyle s childrens book, then watch him play basketball. Harpercollins childrens books books for young readers epic reads young adult submit cancel thank you for your interest in adonal foyle. Tootall foyle is a young boy who grows up on a tiny island in the caribbean and overcomes. Adonal foyle is the author of winning the money game 3. Adonal david foyle was born on 9 march 1975, in canouan, st. Winning the money game meet your next favorite book. In january 2014, foyle traveled to spain and morocco as a. By managing numerous elements of their lives, they are already doing the work of an athlete ceo.
Tootall foyle finds his game kindle edition by foyle, adonal d. Foyle is having trouble finding a sport that fits his abilities and the other kids keep. His quest for a college education which ultimately led him to the usa and into the nba is an amazing and inspirational story. Consolo adams arrived march 9 at the orinda mansion of his friend and mentor, former warriors center adonal foyle, with five shirts, a couple of pairs of. Tootall foyle is a young boy who grows up on a tiny island in the caribbean and overcomes various hardships and learns important life lessons while on a quest for an education and nba. Adonal david foyle born march 9, 1975 is a vincentianamerican former professional.
The tootoyle foyle series is a work of childrens fiction based on. Exwarrior foyle s protege planned a short stay, but. The overall takeaway is that he wants athletes to appreciate what they already do on a daytoday basis. Vincentian basketball player adonal foyle releases. In may 20, adonal along with coauthor, shiyana valentinewilliams, the executive director of the kerosene lamp foundation, launched his new children s book tootall foyle finds his game, heartwarming children s series centers around his life as a young boy living on a tiny island in the caribbean. Too tall foyle launches childrens book caribbean life. He played ten seasons with the team until the team bought out his contract on august, 2007. Nba veteran adonal foyle played for the golden state warriors and orlando magic. Browse this website to learn more about his passion, creativity and contribution to the world. In this book, adonal foyle presents seven matrices. Former caribbeanamerican nba player adonal foyle launches.
A heartwarming childrens book based on the life experience of adonal foyle growing up on a tiny island in the caribbean and overcoming various hardships. All of the shortcomings that seemed to foil every thing he tried simply melt away when compared to his successes. Read adonal foyles childrens book, then watch him play basketball. In 20, foyle released his first childrens book, called too tall foyle finds his game. At the time, he had been the warriors longesttenured player. At recess, several students swarmed foyle and asked for autographs. Additionally, his latest opus is hardly his first forrary into the literary realm, having already penned a children s book titled too tall foyle. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Tootall foyle is having trouble finding a sport that fits h. That truth resounds for every person, not just adonal, and is demonstrated so beautifully in this children s story. Retired nba star and colgate university basketball legend adonal foyle returned to his alma mater on march 2 to visit with hamilton central school students and share. Adonal foyle s new book is a mustread for every professional athlete in every sport. Filled with entertaining gossip about famous athletes and entertainers and what they did with their new wealth, both right and wrong. In addition to leading these longstanding and impactful organizations, adonal also supports numerous charitable causes including the good tidings foundation, northern lights elementary school, and the take wings foundation adonal foyle.
Featuring vibrant illustrations, tootall foyle is a heartwarming new children s book series based on the life experiences of nba veteran player adonal foyle. Read adonal foyle s children s book, then watch him play basketball. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tootall foyle finds his game. Tootall foyle finds his game kindle edition by foyle. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. Set in the caribbean and featuring vibrant illustrations, this book is the first in a. A live reading from adonal foyle of his children s book, tootall foyle makes the team. Over his sixteenyear career, former nba center adonal foyle has watched other pros burn through their salaries, endorsement, and. Among his works is the cc sabathia hat design for brand jordan, adonal foyle s allstar studentathletes project for kerosene lamp foundation, the imagine peace series for the city of oakland and cover for the audio book, on the shoulder of giants, by kareem abduljabbar. Adonal foyle, author of winning the money game adonal foyle has financial advice for professional athletes. All of the shortcomings that seemed to foil every thing he tried simply melt away when. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Pat williams senior vice president and cofounder of the orlando magic more. Adonal david foyle born march 9, 1975 is a vincentianamerican former professional basketball center.
This is a great book for any teenager or adult who needs to learn how to be responsible with money. The best part of this book was hearing about the obscene amount of money athletes spend on clothes, mansions, automobiles, and more. That truth resounds for every person, not just adonal, and is demonstrated so beautifully in this childrens story. He also served as the orlando magics director of player development. Former golden state warriors player and vincentian adonal foyle has gone from dunking with authority to becoming an author. You really have to put money in its proper place, he says.