Not Done Yet by Brian Nelson
The Magical Run of the College Team That Lost Its School
Integrity Is the Name of the Ballgame in Brian Nelson’s Debut Book
Traverse City, Michigan—Mission Point Press announces the release of Not Done Yet: The Magical Run of the College Team That Lost Its School, a new sports memoir by debut author Brian Nelson.
In the spring of 2024, the Division III baseball team at Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) arrived on the field to the gut-wrenching news that their beloved 170-year-old school would be closed before the end of the season. What do you do when you know the game you’re playing will inevitably end in a loss? For some, the answer might be to forfeit. Or, like the BSC Panthers, you could lean in—not to win, but to play for each other, or per the team’s mantra, “for the guy next to you.”
In Not Done Yet, head coach Jan Weisberg and his team confront their most daunting season of all—one that promised to end with the crushing loss of the team and institution they had all come to love. Instead of conceding to an early end, though, they chose to see it through with purpose and accountability, and in so doing, forged a legacy of unity that resonates far beyond the world of sports.
Set against “The Hilltop” in Alabama—and the emotional backdrop of uncertainty, heartbreak, and national headlines “that wrote themselves”—this memoir examines key themes of resilience, brotherhood, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Through Nelson’s inspirational account, it highlights the importance of integrity, focused leadership, and a supportive community to navigate life’s greatest challenges.
Readers interested in motivational stories and those surrounding modern culture, as well as fans of America’s favorite pastime, may find particular resonance in the parallels between the baseball diamond and daily life. Though anchored by the final stand of one unforgettable baseball team, Not Done Yet serves as a human testament to the impact of hope and strength in the face of hardship, from a missed pitch or a total blowout to a personal transition, the loss of a job, and beyond.
“Adversity does not define us—our response to it does. I hope readers come away [from the book] believing that while we cannot always choose the challenges we face, we can always choose to lead with character, finish with integrity, and refuse to let setbacks define our story.” — Brian Nelson
In the end, it’s not about wins or losses, but how we choose to play the game that determines our story and the standard we set for others. Not Done Yet is a heartfelt reminder that leading with resilience, courage, and character is the real home run.
Advance Praise
“Their baseball team could have quit—but refused. They have become America’s Team.”
—Bob Nightengale, USA Today
“I’ve directed films on the biggest programs and best coaches in sports—this is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. The purest story in sports. A powerful testament to resilience, leadership, and brotherhood.”
—Jason Sciavicco, producer, director, founder of Blue Eyes Entertainment
“Like the sunsets over the Birmingham-Southern campus, the baseball team’s final run was beautiful—tragic, but beautiful. Even after the sun is gone, its glow endures. So too will the stories of Birmingham-Southern College and its baseball program. Because a sunset isn’t an end. It’s where the stories begin.”
—Patrick Coleman, D3Baseball.com
The Author
Brian Nelson is a lifelong baseball fan, former player, and dedicated coach whose love for the game spans generations. A pitcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the 1980s, he later coached his three sons and their teammates through Little League, high school, and college. Drawing inspiration from a deeply literary family—especially his grandfather and mother—Nelson brings an analyst’s brain, a storyteller’s heart, and impressive baseball knowledge to his writing. After a multi-decade career in finance, he has returned to his earliest passion to tell this story. This is his first book.
The Book
Not Done Yet: The Magical Run of the College Team That Lost Its School
Brian Nelson
182 pages, 6” x 9”, B/W
Sports & Recreation/Cultural & Social Aspects, Biography & Autobiography/Sports, Sports & Recreation/Baseball/History, Sports & Recreation/College Sports
Hardcover: ISBN: 978-1-968761-95-0, $22.95
Softcover: ISBN: 978-1-968761-96-7, $17.95
Publication Date: November 17, 2026
Mission Point Press
Copies are available for preorder at Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other online retailers. On its publication date, it will be available for purchase wherever books are sold.