Get On the Purple Line

Get on the Purple Line is a coach’s heartwarming autobiography teaching us that some wins are measured in more than points on the scoreboard.Bill Rigali built a forty-three-year career in teaching and coaching in the Holyoke Massachusetts Public School System. He acquired several impressive accolades, including a MA Basketball Coaches Association recognition, five sectional championship wins, twenty-eight Division 1 State tournament appearances, and nearly five hundred career wins.So when policy changes forced him into early retirement, Rigali didn’t let it stop him. Instead, he chose to rise above the disappointment by sharing memorable lessons from his career.In this inspiring collection of vignettes, Rigali tells unforgettable stories from the gym, the classroom, and beyond. From the exhilarating rush of championship victories to the quiet triumphs of shaping young minds, he reveals the lessons that go far beyond basketball.Rigali teaches us that although change is never easy, we can use it to positively impact lives.Get on the Purple Line is a celebration of discipline leading to personal growth, of lifting one another up amid challenges, and of chasing life’s greatest victories. Read more