AUTHOR: Amy C. Childs
Amy Childs is a seasoned executive coach and business leader based in San Antonio, Texas. She is founder of Align Executive Coaching and loves to help people transform into the best version of themselves. She believes that managing emotions and developing human connections are the keys to fulfillment and meaning in a changing world.
Amy’s academic background includes a BS in political science from the U.S. Air Force Academy (1994) and an MA from Texas A&M University (1995). She also holds certifications in coaching, emotional intelligence, and change management.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Amy is passionate about football,flying, and, most importantly, her faith and family. With her five children, two grandchildren, and one son-in-law, her days are filled with cheering on bleachers, lots of laughs, and never once being alone!
PUBLISHED BOOKS
A Sky Full of Dreams: A Mother’s Story
about Faith, Family, and Fortitude
A Sky Full of Dreams shares the heartfelt, true-to-life story of a mother encouraging her son to follow his dreams from the time he was a young boy flying kites in the backyard to when he became a young man parachuting into stadiums and air shows as a member of a military parachute team. Through tender moments, big challenges, and courageous leaps of faith, a mother helps guide her son to discover what it means to dream boldly and rise from adversity with resilience. Born from the memories of encouraging her son to be a SKY DREAMER, this story is also a sincere tribute to those who have similarly helped children explore values such as believing in themselves, embracing challenges, and finding strength through God. This son’s journey also celebrates the fifty years of mothers whose children graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and it inspires children to aim higher and persevere. The story reminds young readers that no dream is too big when supported by love, discipline, and gratitude. Above all, this book shows that every dreamer walks with God…and never walks alone.
Never Once: A Mother’s Story about
Football, Faith, and Family
Never Once is a heartfelt tribute to the eight incredible years Amy spent on the bleachers rejoicing, celebrating, grieving, and praying for her sons as they pursued their passion for football. From sweaty clothes, snacks, setbacks, and frequent medical visits, to late-night Whataburger runs, pregame playlists, and postgame debriefs, the journey was filled with prayer, sweet moments, and so many unforgettable memories.
Through it all, Amy discovered one powerful truth—never once did she ever walk alone. Faith, family, and friends carried her through sleepless nights, endless practices, and the highs and lows of the game. Football was not just an outlet for her boys; it became a source of strength for her, too.
This book is a celebration of perseverance, love, and the people who stand by us through every challenge. Relationships and connecting make every minute worth it. Furthermore, on our personal battlefield, we are not alone. Never once.