Wife of former Utah basketball star and current BYU assistant coach Chris Burgess wrote a book on their experiences living and playing overseas

Lesa Burgess recently self-published a book about being a devoted wife to a professional basketball player while living all over the world.

The 245 -page book, entitled “ Behind the Bench: Memoir of a Basketball Wife ,” can be purchased on this website she set up, or in paperback or Kindle form on Amazon .

Lesa gave birth to the couple’s third child, Ava , in a makeshift hospital room in Turkey .

Lesa Burgess has written a book about the highs and lows of her husband’s playing and coaching experiences.

She says seeking Chris Burgess ’ input became one of the more enjoyable parts of the process.

Lesa has no plans to write another memoir at the present time.

Lesa Burgess is the mother of several college athletes who were featured prominently in the book.

The oldest, Kelli Jo (KJ), started her career at Utah but now plays volleyball for Oklahoma .

The second oldest, Zoey , transferred from Kansas to Arizona State and is entering her sophomore year at ASU .

The family dog, Jango , has moved on to dog heaven, replaced by Blue , the color of Chris ’ favorite baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers .