Author: Don Yaeger

Presidio Networked Solutions

Written on August 17, 2010.

“As an organization Presidio hates to lose. That is the reason we keep bringing you back because we will never lose with you as a presenter. We can’t thank you enough for your time, lasting messages and sharing and caring.”Joel A. Schleicher | Founder and Chairman of Presidio Networked Solutions

Dale Brown

Written on April 24, 2024.

Former head basketball coach for Louisiana State UniversityThere are few journalists in America – maybe none – who are like Don. His character, his passion, his integrity make him a special human being. Yes we wrote a book together, but today I’d tell you that if I had a son I’d want him to be Don Yaeger.

John Smoltz

Written on August 6, 2010.

Former Major League Baseball playerI wasn’t sure I’d ever do a book, but now I am glad I did. Don Yaeger made the experience a lot less challenging than I thought it would have been.

Michael Oher

Written on August 6, 2010.

Former NFL player for the Baltimore RavensI chose Don because of the kind of people he had worked with before. When I saw that Walter Payton had trusted him to be his writer, I knew I could trust him, too.

Jarrett Payton

Written on August 5, 2010.

Former NFL player for the Tennessee TitansDon Yaeger didn’t just work with my father on his book, he in some ways became a part of our family. I am still in touch with him all the time because I trust him. We’ve even called him in recent years when we just needed some media advice. He definitely has our best interests in mind.

Rex Ryan

Written on August 6, 2010.

ESPN analyst & long-time NFL head coachI enjoy telling stories. Don made doing this book like sitting at the dinner table and just moving from one story to the next. He came in and replaced another writer we had hired and he didn’t miss a beat.

Tony Siragusa

Written on August 6, 2010.

Former NFL defensive tackleI never thought writing a book could be fun. Don made it that. He was careful not to use my time when he didn’t have good questions to answer. I could tell I was working with a veteran.

Sue Semrau

Written on August 1, 2010.

Do Unto Others… The Great ones know character is defined by how they treat those who can not help them. As many universities begin their fall semester this month, one of the most innovative yet under-publicized periods of the college sports calendar begins. Several years ago, NCAA rules changed to allow college basketball teams – both men’s and women’s – to take one pre-season out-of-country...

When The Media Comes Calling

Written on July 26, 2010.

In today’s age of instantaneous communication, companies and individuals alike need to be more knowledgeable than ever when it comes to media relations. If a member of the press contacts you, will you be ready for that call? How will you react when a question comes your way that you weren’t expecting? And what if you actually want to tell your story? Is there a trick to getting a reporter to see your...