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\nIn \u201cGod Spoke to Me,\u201d Coach Roscoe reflects on his long journey to know the Lord and the blessings received along the way
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the first Black male in Michigan to be born with open spina bifida, a rare and severe condition in which the spinal cord and surrounding nerves develop externally, Coach Roscoe has seen his fair share of obstacles.<\/a> At birth, he underwent immediate surgery to close his spine and was given 24 hours to live, and by the time he was in his mid-20s, he had been told countless times that he was about to die and that he would never reach normal developmental milestones. He has also been on crutches for 11 years due to a severely torn knee.<\/p>\n

Now, at 46 years old, Coach Roscoe has not only defeated the odds to walk, play sports and live a robust life but has become a beloved member of the Concordia University athletic community, where he is in his 11th\u00a0season coaching football and second year coaching women\u2019s lacrosse. He has also released his latest book, \u201cGod Spoke to Me,\u201d which delves into his incredible story of survival and faith.<\/p>\n

In \u201cGod Spoke to Me,\u201d Coach Roscoe candidly explores the difficult emotions and painful circumstances that arose during the darker times of his life, turning his appreciation to God for carrying him through it all. As he explains through the book, he has not always walked steadfast in the way of the Lord; however, the Lord has always walked with him. From giving the precious gift of life to providing comfort in hours of need, God surrounded Coach Roscoe with divine protection and blessed him with opportunities that medical professionals deemed impossible.<\/p>\n

Opening the book with Romans 12:2, a verse that resonates strongly with his life\u2019s path, Coach Roscoe seeks to use his testimony to pay tribute to God\u2019s glory and demonstrate that God\u2019s will is always good and pleasing and perfect. He hopes that his story will inspire readers to believe that through God, all things are possible, and empower them to remain in pursuit of their own dreams.<\/p>\n

A moving collection of reflections on a life designed for a higher purpose, \u201cGod Spoke to Me\u201d equips readers with the faith and encouragement needed to keep moving forward amidst their own trials and tribulations.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoscoe brought great energy and enthusiasm to our brand-new lacrosse program every day,\u201d wrote Amanda Beger, Head Women\u2019s Lacrosse Coach at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. \u201cEven though he was learning the sport at the time as well, he made a great impact on our program through his passion for competing and uplifting attitude.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cRoscoe has had the opportunity to connect with many people in his life but the hardest thing to do is make an everyday lasting impact,\u201d wrote Kristin Abbott. \u201cI have seen the impact firsthand as the Head Women\u2019s Soccer Coach at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. Roscoe takes time to create relationships but also mold athletes to believing young adults. He has transformed players with troubled relationships and low self-esteem to become strong confident believers. He has not only made an impact on the Women\u2019s Soccer Team, Concordia Athletics and University but he has made a lasting impression in my life. I am grateful to have Roscoe at Concordia because his positivity is contagious to the entire university.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n \u201cGod Spoke to Me\u201d
<\/b>By Coach Roscoe
<\/b>ISBN: 9781524697341 (softcover); 9781524697334 (electronic)
Available from Amazon<\/a>, Barnes & Noble<\/a> and AuthorHouse<\/a><\/p>\n

\n About the author
<\/b>When he was 19 years old, Coach Roscoe was approached with an offer to coach high school football and help start the middle school football program in his home school district, Willow Run, and then later, a middle school wrestling team. Within a few years, he was the head coach of the high school team. He also worked as a paraeducator during this time. After medically retiring in 2009, he went on to volunteer with the college football program at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he is currently in his 11th<\/sup> season. He has also coached women\u2019s lacrosse for two years. During his time at Concordia, he also started and ran a wrestling club for two years, with two of his athletes making it to the national championship club level. When he is not on the field, he helps in other areas on campus and remains active in his church. To connect with Coach Roscoe, subscribe to his YouTube Channel (Coach Roscoe Cummings<\/a>) or follow him on Twitter (@roscoe_coach<\/a>), Instagram (@coach_roscoe<\/a>) and Facebook (@roscoe.cummings.96<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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