Dennis Hastert Summary and Analysis

Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House, grew up in a rural community. Dennis wrestled all through high school and college. After college, Dennis took a job coaching wrestling at a rival school. Dennis was proud of that job because all the kids he worked with went on to be good citizens. Wrestling taught Dennis discipline and how to rely on himself for success. When he became Speaker of the House, Dennis was surprised, but found it to be much like coaching.

Dennis Hastert took from sports discipline and confidence, touching on the theme of sports as a confidence builder, and became Speaker of the House. Dennis credited not only his experiences with being an athlete, but also his experiences as a coach with the success he has had in his adulthood and his career. Dennis also learned how to...