200 Books 1 Purpose
A Gospel‑Centered Mission for Coaches, Fathers, and Young Men
Dear Friend,
Across the country, a quiet crisis is shaping the lives of young men. More than 18 million children in the United States live without a biological, step, or adoptive father at home. In African American communities, that number rises to over 60%. Fatherlessness affects everything—identity, confidence, discipline, and a young man’s sense of belonging. Coaches often become the only consistent male voice in their lives, stepping into roles they were never formally prepared for.
My own story was shaped on courts and fields where my coach was also my father. His discipline, expectations, and belief in me helped form the man I would become. Some lessons were hard to receive as a teenager, but they became the foundation God used to shape my character, my faith, and my calling. Over time, I came to see that God was fathering me through every moment—through my dad, through coaches, through hardship, and through grace.
For the past year, I’ve been sharing this story with teams, students, families, and recovery groups. I’ve given each person who heard me a free copy of my book, Dad Gospels. While past partners have helped make that possible, I am in need of additional support moving forward. The message remains simple:
God is your Father, and nothing in your story is wasted.
I have two upcoming speaking engagements focused on reaching coaches, fathers, and young men with this gospel‑centered message. Before I step into those rooms, I want the message to already be present.
I’m inviting a small circle of supporters to help place 200 copies of Dad Gospels into the hands of students, fathers, and coaches. Not as promotion, but as preparation—so they can be encouraged and reminded that what feels small or unseen is still being shaped by God.
If this resonates with you, I’d be grateful for your partnership. Whether you purchase one book or several, it helps put truth where it’s needed most.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
—Alaric Allen
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