Learn About Coach Link Lauer
The One Who Stood Against a Failed System
He has lived a life shaped by responsibility, discipline, and a strong sense of right and wrong. Having a modest upbringing, he learned early the value of hard work, respect, and standing by others. These lessons stayed with him as he moved through different phases of life, serving as an officer, coach, mentor, and educator. Each role added a new layer to his understanding of leadership and service.
As an officer, he was known for taking his duty seriously and for protecting those who felt unheard or unsafe. As a coach, he focused on more than winning games. He taught young athletes about teamwork, self-control, and confidence. Many of his students remember him as someone who pushed them to do better, in sports, school, and in life.
Over the years, thousands of students and athletes have shared how his guidance helped shape their choices and character. He believed in stepping in when others stepped away, especially when someone was being treated unfairly. This willingness to confront bullying and misuse of power earned him deep respect in the communities he served.
In his book, Bad Cops Who Arrested a Good One, he speaks to issues that still matter today. It challenges bullying, abuse of authority, and silence in the face of wrongdoing. At the same time, it reminds readers that true leadership is not about control or fear. It is about courage, compassion, and taking responsibility for protecting others.
This is the story of a man who chose to stand up, speak out, and guide others forward. His journey offers lessons that are honest, relatable, and worth reading for anyone who believes character still matters.