Local Author and Football Coach Inspires New Book “4th and 1 Mindset

San Clemente, CA — In a town known for its coastal beauty and laid-back charm, one local woman is charging down a different field, football. Coach Mikki St. Germain, a trailblazing football coach and transformational speaker, is turning heads with the release of her new book, 4th and 1 Mindset, a playbook for athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing life’s defining moments.

Coach Mikki made history by entering the football world at age 45, and despite the odds, As a head coach, led a team of just 17 players, some who had never picked up a football, to a Super Bowl victory. With players rotating through offense, defense, and special teams, her leadership proved that heart, discipline, and belief can overcome any challenge. Since then, she’s risen to become a Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach at the high school level, while mentoring college athletes across the country.

Now, she brings those lessons from the field to the page in 4th and 1 Mindset. The title itself refers to one of football’s most intense moments, 4th and 1, when the game is on the line and the next move matters most. For Coach Mikki, it’s more than strategy, it’s a metaphor for life.

“Everyone has a 4th and 1 moment,” she says. “It’s when you’re exhausted, unsure, or tempted to give up. That’s when you find out what you're made of. That’s where champions are built.”

4th and 1 Mindset is filled with real coaching stories, mindset tools, and raw motivation. It’s a call to stop settling for “good enough,” silence the outside noise, and go all-in on your purpose, on and off the field.

Already connecting with readers from locker rooms to boardrooms, the book is gaining momentum among coaches, athletes, business leaders, and women shattering expectations. It’s available now on Amazon in Kindle and paperback.

A proud San Clemente resident, Coach Mikki is excited to bring her message home.

“This book isn’t just about football, it’s about belief,” she says. “It’s for the underdogs, the late bloomers, the ones who’ve been told ‘you can’t.’ You can. Start where you are. And go for it.”

Coach Mikki is available for local speaking engagements, women’s organizations, school assemblies, and book signings. To connect or learn more, visit www.4thand1mindset.com.