Science teacher's new approach
turns him into master coach.

When schoolteacher Soichi Sakamoto notices a group of children cooling off in the irrigation ditches of Hawaii's sugar plantations, he decides to form a swim club.

At first, the club's obstacles seem insurmountable. They have no pool, no experience—and Sakamoto can barely swim himself! But the team persists, and Sakamoto applies his science background to develop new techniques that improve his swimmers' strength and speed. Before long, the team surges onto the national swimming scene, dominating event after event.

Now the club has one more goal: Olympic glory.
Will they get their chance?

An inspiring tale of perseverance and determination based on the true story of Soichi Sakamoto and the Three-Year Swim Club.

From the dust jacket