Dream Big with Coach A.W. Hamilton (Hardcover Edition)
Book Summary
Hardcover
10 x 10 inches
32 pages
Full color throughout
ISBN 978-1-964530-32-1
Published October 2026
Children's / Inspirational
Every child has a dream. This book teaches them how to chase it.
Coach A.W. Hamilton recounts lessons from his own life to challenge readers to use their words to lift others, to listen with purpose, and to recognize that every day is a new opportunity to chase their dreams. Dream Big with Coach A.W. Hamilton builds confidence, character, and resilience, while teaching kids how to approach life with a purpose. A powerful message for children of all ages.
“Dream big! Never quit! Be a great listener! Use your words for good! Punch your opportunity clock!”
About the Author
Archibald William Hamilton VI, known to most as “A.W.,” is a coach, teacher, and family man who believes in building people as much as building teams.
Hamilton currently serves as the head men’s basketball coach at Eastern Kentucky University. In 2024 he led the program to its first regular season championship in 45 years and has become one of the most successful coaches in school history. Over the course of his career as a head coach, he has compiled a 370-145 record and earned 16 Coach of the Year honors.
Hamilton is a member of multiple halls of fame, including Scott County High School and Hargrave Military Academy—where he was named Coach of the Decade for the 2000s. He was also recognized as one of the Top 25 Leaders in Madison County, Kentucky, in 2024, and a Skip Prosser Man of the Year Finalist in 2023.
Outside of coaching, Hamilton is a stage II melanoma cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and founder of the Dream Big Basketball Camps, where he connects directly with young athletes and pours into their development on and off the court.
He lives in Richmond, Kentucky, with his wife Chelsea and their children Charleigh, Andi, and Archie. His greatest pride is his family, and everything he does is guided by the example he wants to set for them.
To contact Coach A.W. Hamilton for a speaking engagement, or to learn more about his camps, visit dreambigwithcoach.com and dreambigcamps.com.
