Billy Mitaritonna

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Last of the Redmen is a coming of age story about an underdog named Billy Mitaritonna from Rosedale, Queens in New York who perseveres to achieve his dream. This memoir chronicles the supportive relationship between Billy and his father Angelo, who used sports to teach life lessons. Starting in the 1980's, Billy went through personal setbacks as a teenager that he needed to overcome. He loved the game of basketball but he was cut from the Archbishop Molloy basketball team all 4 years in high school. With the guidance of his father Angelo, he did not quit despite the odds and played for Westbrook College in Portland, Maine and St.John's University in Queens, NY. Read Last of the Redmen to learn how Billy Mitaritonna overcame adversity to become a college basketball player and successful high school teacher and coach. Sometimes you only need one person to believe you can succeed. Billy was lucky to have several people in his life to guide him in the right direction. Last of the Redmen is a feel good story that will motivate you never to quit on your dream no matter what people say or do.

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Click here to see an interview with Billy Mitaritonna from News 12 Long Island. 

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Amazon Reviews

suzanne cochrane
5.0 out of 5 stars
A required read ....for all !

Such an inspiring perspective into the life of a coach and the world of high school/college basketball. I could not help the flood of emotions that filled my being during many of the stories shared. Growing up In Queens, our family love of the Mets, and a current parent of Hills West children added to the emotions I felt. I enjoyed this book immensely. I have a new appreciation for the selflessness of a high school coach. That so many teens have and continue to be impacted by Coach Mitaritonna’s leadership and example is a blessing. The value of young people to know their passion, work hard, and to believe in themselves are only a few of the takeaways here. This book should be a required read for both students and parents ! Although not a coach I learned a few helpful concepts I can use in my leadership role at work- what an added bonus to a read I thoroughly enjoyed. At the end of each of our stories we leave a legacy-Coach Mitaritonna’s is creating one he can be extremely proud of.