Embers Of Confidence
How I Trained Three Female Smokejumpers
A Glimpse into
Embers of Confidence
THE STORY
Smokejumpers are elite wildland firefighters who parachute into the remote backcountry of the United States and Canada to stop forest fires from spreading.
Meet Heidi, Sierra, and Cam, three determined female wildland firefighters on an extraordinary quest to become smokejumpers. Experienced strength coach and first-time author, Fritz Nugent, tells the story of how he prepared them to survive the rigors of rookie training—one of the most physically demanding and male-dominated professions on the planet (97% male).
Embers of Confidence is a slow-burning ride of emotionally fraught excitement, unveiling scalpel-detailed training, and surprisingly humorous moments that will leave you laughing out loud. The women faced grueling challenges—each with their own unique physical and mental limits that were pushed to the brink. As their journeys unfold toward rare and impressive feats, you'll be inspired to embrace your own personal and professional challenges, seeking profound meaning in every endeavor.
Immerse yourself in their triumphs and tribulations and ignite your passion for adventure and personal growth—especially in a time when the world needs you to soar higher than ever before.
What people are saying:
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS
“An extremely smart and powerful reflection of what it means to be a coach… His step-by-step analysis and technical diaries are not only a glimpse of what it takes to be successful, but a learning tool for all current and aspiring coaches. This book is an intelligent example of how to unlock your athlete’s full potential...”
—Tonja Buford-Bailey, Three-time track and field Olympian and Coach of multiple Olympians
“Embers of Confidence… gifted me a profound understanding of the meticulous coaching that goes into facing extreme physical and mental challenges… This is a must-read, filled with inspiration and invaluable life lessons on overcoming obstacles to reach monumental goals.”
—Alan Saghatelian, Professor, Salk Institute, La Jolla, California
“On the surface, this book is a fascinating account of three determined, capable, badass women and their aspirations to become smokejumpers. Fritz did a phenomenal job of describing their training journeys in a way that both experts and laymen would enjoy… inspirational and monumentally impressive.”
—Mike Erb, Assistant Track and Field Coach, Indiana University
(pictured- Cam, the third female smokejumper I had the pleasure to train)
A short video from Fritz, the author
THE AUTHOR
“I’m really excited to share my story, and the story of (training) these three amazing women.”
—Fritz Nugent
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