Jason Curlee grew up in Edna, Texas under the Friday night lights. He’s a former high school athlete turned storyteller, blending grit, heart, and small-town soul into emotionally rich coming-of-age fiction. Jason is a husband, father, and proud grandfather. He’s also a business owner alongside his wife and a dedicated history teacher who’s spent years helping students chase their potential—on and off the field. Beyond the Goalposts: Junior Year was his debut novel and the first in a series that honors the pressure, pride, and hope that live in the heart of every young athlete.