BVADO exists because of the journey told in
break on through
For anyone asking: Who am I when the game ends and the cheering stops?
Break on Through is a memoir about identity, burnout, reinvention, and finding your way back through play, purpose, curiosity, and human connection.
who is this for
This book is for you if...
- you built your identity around performance
- you feel stuck between chapters
- you've outgrown the version of yourself that once made sense
- you're craving a life that feels more honest, alive, and aligned
- you want more than achievement autopilot
about the book
Break on Through begins on the soccer field, but it doesn't stay there.
It's the story of what happens when the thing that once defined you no longer fits. Through competition, burnout, travel, teaching, reflection, play, and purpose, Bryan traces the long road back to himself - and offers readers a reminder that they are not broken. They are becoming.
meet bryan
Bryan VanDoorninck is an educator, soccer coach, and experiential learning advocate who believes in the power of play, story telling, and personal transformation. His career has spanned continents - from coaching in Colorado to teaching in Israel, earning his MBA in England, and building a soccer-themed entertainment company centered on joy, movement, and human connection.
start here
If you've ever felt stuck, numb, or unsure where your life is heading next, start with the free chapter. Or if you are ready: buy the book.
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