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No Next Time, by Gino Giacoio

By John Passaro on February 21, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

It wasn’t supposed to be my last match.

I was expecting to place in the state qualifier.

I was pretty upset with the way I performed.

Eventually, I told myself, no problem – I had one more year left to make my mark.

Until I fractured my foot running cross country.

I was only supposed to be out for 6-8 weeks.

It took much longer.

I only got cleared to wrestle four days before the State qualifying tournament.

I was unable to participate.

I was always told to wrestle every match like it was your last, but I never believed my last match would come before I expected.

Here’s a very upset wrestler telling you from painful experience to make sure you always leave everything you have on the mat.

You never know when it will be your last time you will be able to do so.

Believe me, you don’t want to have any regrets over something that is done forever when there is “No Next Time” to avenge it.

However, I am a strong believer in that “Everything happens for a reason.”

That is how I am getting by.

Gino Giacoio

They call it the greatest sport on earth for a reason.
It just took me 26 years to figure out why.

6 MINUTES WRESTLING WITH LIFE

Book 1 of the “Every Breath Is Gold” Series

Always Believe

Matt Gorham on May 30, 2014

This book is so much more than a “wrestling book” or a “baseball book”!

6 Minutes Wrestling With Life is a book about life. About dedication. About always believing. About heart. About love. About teamwork, passion, and a singleness of purpose. Mr. Passaro draws from the lessons he learned as a wrestler and baseball coach to find the strength to confront every parent’s worst nightmare, an injury to their child. In doing so, and writing about it, he teaches us how to live our lives each aEncouraged by nd every day.
Every parent should get this book. It is a quick read but be sure to block out 3 hours or so because you won’t be able to stop.

You do not have to be a high school wrestling fan to enjoy this book

Christine Bokina on August 28, 2014

A book that changed the way I look at life. My wife and two 14-year-old boys have also read the book and we all agree that it is not only an inspiring story but one that is life changing. A very quick read and one that is difficult to put down. This is a must read for anyone that has kids. It is a reminder of just how precious life is. You do not have to be a high school wrestling fan to enjoy this book.

Buy it!

Brian Stout on November 23, 2014

As a coach, a father, a husband, and just someone always striving to have a positive effect, this book hit me on a million different levels. I bought this book because it had a wrestling title but I did not have great expectations. Like most others who reviewed this book, I could not put it down and it had a profound impact on me. After reading this book I regularly find myself now moving beyond the thought of sacrificing one part of my life for another, and simply saying “I want both”. Thank you, John, for writing this book!

Compelling and inspiring!

Jason on March 18, 2013

As a wrestler, coach, and the father of a child severely affected by autism, John Passaro’s book has truly inspired me. It is gripping from page 1. Whether you can relate to wrestling, special needs parenting or neither, no matter what challenges you face, do not pass go, go directly to 6 Minutes and start reading. John’s wisdom will help you rise above.

Jason Bross, Founder – Pinning Down Autism

Thank you, John

Tom Magnani on July 21, 2014

6 Minutes Wrestling with Life is a true treasure. What Religion calls holy, John Passaro has captured. Not only on paper but in his daily life. At 61years old, I finally found a book I could not put down. I read a comment on the wrestling forum that said the book was not about wrestling, this could not be further from the truth. It’s everything about wrestling. It’s about truth, honesty, hard work, family, commitment, humility, and perseverance. And everything in between. This is a book for everyone. It’s timeless and for every age. From John to his wife, to their kids, it’s heartfelt and real. It puts life in a perspective that everyone must experience and understand. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This will be my next gift to my entire family and friends.
Tom Magnani HHH wrestling 1979- 2010

Truly inspirational

Gina Diakomihalis on March 28, 2013

I couldn’t put this book down from start to finish. It was beyond inspiring. An amazing story of love, dedication, hope and the will to never give up. I am proud to have read his families story.

Ralph on March 20, 2013

I have known the Passaro family for many years through competing against them and trying to prepare my kids to wrestle against them (a very daunting task) but I did not know about the tragic events that they have gone through until I read this book. I started the book and completed it in one sitting, I could not put it down. As a parent of three boys myself I totally felt the pain that the author was going through, the struggle to help his daughter while trying to keep his family with a modicum of normalcy was gripping. This book is an inspiration to anybody who knows how to love their family and would move heaven and earth to save them if they were in trouble. I highly recommend this book, whether you’re a parent or not, this story will find a place in your heart. Bravo to you and your family Mr. Passaro it has been a pleasure and an honor to hear your story!!!

Angela on March 17, 2013

Each chapter is better and better and you can’t put it down.

Sadness, strength, desire, love, hope & the will to keep going…this book has it!

It’s a great book and it makes you think about your own family and what if?

You need to read it! It’s a great book for anyone!

Incredibly powerful and truly inspirational book!

CARLA SCIARAon November 24, 2013

Simply the best book I have ever read. Every person who reads this book will be blessed by each lesson and experience John shares with us. His love and commitment to his family is incredibly powerful. You will be filled with hope, inspiration, and commitment to whatever your passion is by reading John’s inspiring and captivating book. I read it in one day…you will do the same. You will not want to put it down. It will inspire every person who reads it to dig deep for their greatness….and to never give up, EVER. A true gift to all, it will inspire each reader to set big goals.
“Amazing awaits when you work hard enough.”
“Champions muster up a little more.”
“There is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle.”
Great book for athletes, students, parents, teachers, coaches. Great book for all….hopefully, each will be as inspired to share it with young people so they can be equally inspired. Many blessings to John and to his family…Miracles are coming…you just have to believe.