Who's Your SQUAD: Blood, Grit, and Pasta Paperback – March 30, 2026

Who’s your Squad - Blood, Grit, and Pasta If you are looking for bedtime stories, this isn’t the book for you.In the high-stakes world of leadership, you don't need participation trophies. You need a SQUAD and in Josephine’s world the standards are high, her patience is thin but the sauce is perfect. Mangia!Foreword by Wesley Mallette, Deputy Athletics Director / Chief Marketing Officer, University of South Carolina (SEC)"Ed has taken those lessons and turned them into the SQUAD framework... From winless doormat to New Jersey State Champions in a blizzard -- this is the proven blueprint for building a championship culture.Dr. Edward J. Lazzara -- a seasoned high school principal and coach -- delivers the battle-tested SQUAD Framework (Support, Question, Understand, Advise, Demand) that turned a 0-10 football team into a legendary success story.The SQUAD Framework:SupportQuestionUnderstandAdviseDemandEndorsed by ChampionsStephen Baker (NY Giants Super Bowl Champion #85): "Ed's SQUAD Framework is a must-have for every coach, parent, administrator, student, and athlete."Lee Rouson (Two-Time NY Giants Super Bowl Champion #22): "Coach L summarizes the SQUAD principles and our climb from winless to the state championship. Read this book!"Whether you are in the locker room, the classroom, or the boardroom, Dr. Lazzara hands you a clear roadmap to success. Rooted in the tough love lessons of his Italian immigrant mother, Josephine, this book challenges you to ask: What Would Josephine Do? Stop going through the motions. Build your SQUAD. Fight for it. WIN. Read more