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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSecond Base Publishing
ISBN-100979356229
ISBN-139780979356223
eBay Product ID (ePID)72527900
Product Key Features
Book TitleRaising an Athlete : How to Instill Confidence, Build Skills and Inspire a Love of Sport
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicParenting / General, Coaching / General, Sociology of Sports, Children's & Youth Sports
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Sports & Recreation
AuthorJack Perconte
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height5.5 in
Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width0.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-911783
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal796.083
SynopsisThrough real-life examples and time-tested advice, this guide provides parents and coaches insights into how to deal with the challenges and pitfalls that arise as children progress in sports. From handling the inevitable tears and frustrations and honing the appropriate message for varying age ranges and skill levels to recognizing the real performance enhancers and how to keep burnout at bay, this handbook emphasizes integrity, hard work, and practice as well as the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership in players. Advice on using humor to relieve stress, overcoming adversity, and how to handle troublesome coaches is also included.