Marcus Santi is a motivator, coach and hurdler. Marcus became a coach after his days as an elite track athlete. He now helps guide NFL, college, high school, and grade school athletes to achieve their own goals in and off the field. He still competes in Master’s Track and Field annually at national competitions and has had the honor to represent America at the 2007 Master’s World Championship of Track and Field held in Italy, where he anchored the 4×400 meter relay team to a silver medal.  For the past two years he has ranked top 5 in the world in his age group for the 400m hurdles. Marcus continues to passionately love sports. It is something he and his father shared. He embraced T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) because of sports, especially by way of coaching.

Journey of the Son is his story. This is the story of a father and a son. A story of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and perseverance. This true story offers hope to overcoming the hurdles of life we all must face. It is the inspiration for keeping your heart in the midst of heartlessness. We all have adversity to overcome. The journey of overcoming allows us to find out who we really are.  Allow this memoir to provide a key to finding answers on your own journey. May the reader be inspired to heal and in turn share your own journey.