Karl Mecklenburg lends his experience to student athletes

KUSA -  Balancing school, sports and sometimes work can be challenging for high school students.  That's why a Broncos Ring of Famer decided to put together a book fill with advice from someone who has been there and done that.

Karl Mecklenburg has been giving motivational talks for years and also coached at Kent Denver. After being asked for advice by so many students and parents, he decided to write it all down. His new book "Heart of a Student Athlete" gives pro advice not only to student athletes, but also their parents.

The former Broncos linebacker was a guest for the latest 6:20 Sidebar. To watch his interview as he talks about his book, the Broncos and the signing of Brett Favre (he's from Minnesota), visit the video player to the upper right of this article.

Mecklenburg's book will be available soon, however pre-orders are being taken at www.amazon.com. There will be a book launch signing at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch on October 3rd.

For more information about the book, including comments from those who have read it like John Elway and Amy Van Dyken, visit www.studentathlete.us