Author: Eric Margenau Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317855191 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 164
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First published in 1990. This book offers important guidelines to help parents and coaches make the right decisions for children by laying out a program of athletic activity and parental involvement through the age of 11. Margenau exposes the myths that parents use to justify pressuring their kids too early in life.
Author: John O'Sullivan Publisher: Morgan James Publishing ISBN: 1614486468 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 224
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The modern day youth sports environment has taken the enjoyment out of athletics for our children. Currently, 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by the age of 13, which has given rise to a generation of overweight, unhealthy young adults. There is a solution. John O’Sullivan shares the secrets of the coaches and parents who have not only raised elite athletes, but have done so by creating an environment that promotes positive core values and teaches life lessons instead of focusing on wins and losses, scholarships, and professional aspirations. Changing the Game gives adults a new paradigm and a game plan for raising happy, high performing children, and provides a national call to action to return youth sports to our kids.
Author: Ronald A. Kotkin Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1632208822 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 264
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A unique manual to raising a child—for parents everywhere—using the metaphor of dance to provide expert, comforting advice. Having children and raising a family should be the greatest joy in one’s life, but it is a role that requires tremendous responsibility and patience. As parents, our job is to provide a strong foundation for our children, so that they can eventually grow up to become self-sufficient adults. However, just like everything in life, all children are different, some requiring more support than others and to varying degrees over time. Parenting is like a dance between parent and child. The more seamless the movements, the more graceful the interaction. When a parent takes the lead or decides to share, over time with practice, the dance can be smooth and effortless. Nevertheless, when the child is unintentionally allowed to take the lead, the parent-child dance may appear more rocky and unstable. This often occurs when the parent is unclear and at odds with their role. The ensuing battle for the lead may cause disharmony in the relationship and the dance. Parenting is a lifelong commitment that takes patience, thoughtfulness, and skill. The Parent-Child Dance is designed to explain the concept of the dance and act as a catalyst for encouraging parents to begin their journey in making positive changes in their child’s life. Parents will recognize the scenarios and gain insight through humorous examples and step-by-step strategies to avoid disharmony.
Author: Tom Farrey Publisher: ESPN ISBN: 0345517482 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 402
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A first-of-its-kind investigative book on the least examined and most important topic in sports today. Youth sports isn't just orange slices and all-star trophies anymore. It's 14-year-olds who enter high school with a decade of football experience, 9-year-olds competing for national baseball championships, 5-year-old golfers who shoot par, and toddlers made from sperm donated (for a fee) by elite college athletes. It's a year-round "travel team" in every community--and parents who fear that not making the cut in grade school will cost their kid the chance to play in high school. In short, a landscape in which performance often matters more than participation, all the way down to peewee basketball. Much as Fast Food Nation challenged our eating habits and Silent Spring rewired how we think about the environment, Tom Farrey's Game On will forever change the way we look at this desperate culture besotted by the example of Tiger Woods. An Emmy award-winning reporter, Farrey examines the lives of child athletes and the consequences of sorting the strong from the weak at ever earlier ages: fewer active kids, testier sidelines, rising obesity rates, and U.S. national teams that rarely win world titles. He dives into the world of these games that are played by more than 30 million boys and girls, and along the way uncovers some surprising truths. When the very best athletes enter organized play. The best approach to coaching them. And the powerful influence of wealth and genetics. Farrey has written a surprising, alarming, thoughtful, and ultimately empowering book for anyone who wants the best for the newest generation of Americans, as athletes and citizens. From the Hardcover edition.
Author: Walter Beede Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In "Beyond the Bleachers: Encouraging Success without Stress in Youth Sports - A Parent's Toolkit," the author offers a powerful examination of the often-complex relationship between parents, coaches, and young athletes. Drawing from personal experiences as a coach and mentor, the author explores the damaging effects of parental over-engagement in youth sports and provides practical solutions to foster a healthier, more supportive environment. Parents, armed with the best intentions, can sometimes become overly involved in their child's sports pursuits, ultimately affecting their growth, emotional well-being, and their joy for the game. This book dives deep into the reasons behind parental over-engagement, including societal pressure, fear of missed opportunities, and the projection of personal aspirations onto the child. It highlights the subtle line between beneficial involvement and damaging over-engagement, providing parents with the tools they need to strike the right balance. This enlightening guide discusses the role of various influences in parental behaviors, from traditional and social media to peer pressure within the sports community. As we navigate the intricacies of youth sports, the book illuminates the importance of cultivating a culture that emphasizes personal growth, team spirit, fun, and the love for the game, rather than just achievement and success. Aimed at parents and coaches alike, "Beyond the Bleachers" proposes strategies to deal with over-engaged parents and discusses the role of sports organizations in fostering positive parental involvement. The author's wisdom equips readers with the tools necessary to ensure young athletes can reap the numerous benefits of sports involvement and set them on a path toward lifelong success, both on and off the field. "Beyond the Bleachers" is more than just a book - it's a vital toolkit that empowers parents to encourage their children's success in youth sports without adding unnecessary stress. Embark on this journey to foster a healthy, rewarding, and stress-free sports environment for your young athlete today!
Author: Dean Smith Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9781594200052 Category : Basketball Languages : en Pages : 364
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The most successful coach in college basketball history, and among the most beloved, offers his comprehensive program for building and maintaining winning teams in sports, business, and life.
Author: Walter Beede Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In "Beyond the Bleachers: Encouraging Success without Stress in Youth Sports - A Parent's Toolkit," the author offers a powerful examination of the often-complex relationship between parents, coaches, and young athletes. Drawing from personal experiences as a coach and mentor, the author explores the damaging effects of parental over-engagement in youth sports and provides practical solutions to foster a healthier, more supportive environment. Parents, armed with the best intentions, can sometimes become overly involved in their child's sports pursuits, ultimately affecting their growth, emotional well-being, and their joy for the game. This book dives deep into the reasons behind parental over-engagement, including societal pressure, fear of missed opportunities, and the projection of personal aspirations onto the child. It highlights the subtle line between beneficial involvement and damaging over-engagement, providing parents with the tools they need to strike the right balance. This enlightening guide discusses the role of various influences in parental behaviors, from traditional and social media to peer pressure within the sports community. As we navigate the intricacies of youth sports, the book illuminates the importance of cultivating a culture that emphasizes personal growth, team spirit, fun, and the love for the game, rather than just achievement and success. Aimed at parents and coaches alike, "Beyond the Bleachers" proposes strategies to deal with over-engaged parents and discusses the role of sports organizations in fostering positive parental involvement. The author's wisdom equips readers with the tools necessary to ensure young athletes can reap the numerous benefits of sports involvement and set them on a path toward lifelong success, both on and off the field. "Beyond the Bleachers" is more than just a book - it's a vital toolkit that empowers parents to encourage their children's success in youth sports without adding unnecessary stress. Embark on this journey to foster a healthy, rewarding, and stress-free sports environment for your young athlete today!
Author: Robin S. Vealey Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1492585467 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 432
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Although the physical and psychological benefits of youth participating in sport are evident, the increasing professionalization and specialization of youth sport, primarily by coaches and parents, are changing the culture of youth sport and causing it to erode the ideal mantra: “It’s all about the kids.” In Best Practice for Youth Sport, readers will gain an appreciation of an array of issues regarding youth sport. This research-based text is presented in a practical manner, with examples from current events that foster readers’ interest and class discussion. The content is based on the principle of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), which can be defined as engaging in decisions, behaviors, and policies that meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of children and youth based on their ages and maturational levels. This groundbreaking resource covers a breadth of topics, including bone development, burnout, gender and racial stereotypes, injuries, motor behavior, and parental pressures. Written by Robin S. Vealey and Melissa A. Chase, the 16 chapters of Best Practice for Youth Sport are divided into four parts. Part I, Youth Sport Basics, provides readers with the fundamental knowledge and background related to the history, evolution, and organization of youth sport. Part II, Maturation and Readiness for Youth Sport Participants, is the core of understanding how and why youth sport is different from adult sport. This part details why it is important to know when youth are ready to learn and compete. Part III, Intensity of Participation in Youth Sport, examines the appropriateness of physical and psychological intensity at various developmental stages and the potential ramifications of overtraining, overspecialization, overstress, and overuse. The text concludes with part IV, Social Considerations in Youth Sport, which examines how youth sport coaches and parents can help create a supportive social environment so that children can maximize the enjoyment and benefits from youth sport. In addition to 14 appendixes, activities, glossaries, study questions, and other resources that appear in Best Practice for Youth Sport, the textbook is enhanced with instructor ancillaries: a test package, image bank, and instructor guide that features a syllabus, additional study questions and learning activities, tips on teaching difficult concepts, and additional readings and resources. These specialized resources ensure that instructors will be ready for each class session with engaging materials. Ancillaries are free to course adopters and available at www.HumanKinetics.com/BestPracticeForYouthSport. Best Practice for Youth Sport provides readers with knowledge of sport science concerning youth sport and engages them through the use of anecdotes, activities, case studies, and practical strategies. Armed with the knowledge from this text, students, coaches, parents, administrators, and others will be able to become active agents of social change in structuring and enhancing youth sport programs to meet the unique developmental needs of children, making the programs athlete centered rather than adult centered so that they truly are all about the kids.
Author: Carl Honore Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061881953 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 308
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"Why do grown-ups have to take over everything?" This innocent question from acclaimed journalist and international bestselling author Carl Honoré’s son sparked a two-year investigation into how our culture of speed, efficiency, and success at all costs is damaging both parents and children. When the impulse to give children the best of everything runs rampant, parents, schools, communities, and corporations unwittingly combine forces to create over-scheduled, over-stimulated, and overindulged kids. The mere mention of potty-training, ballet classes, preschool, ADD, or overeating is enough to spark a heated debate about the right way to raise our children. The problem is that despite the best intentions of all involved, the pressure to manage every detail of our children’s lives from in utero through college is overwhelming. Delivering much more than a wake-up call, international bestselling author Carl Honoré interviews experts in Europe, North America, and the Far East, talks to families around the world and sifts through the latest scientific research. Not only do we see the real dangers of micromanaging children, but Honoré also shows us an emerging new movement inspiring many to slow down and find the natural balance between too little and too much. Blending the finest reportage, intellectual inquiry, and extraordinary true stories, Under Pressure is the first book to challenge the status quo by mapping out an alternative to the culture of hyperparenting that is presently pushing children and their parents to the brink.
Author: Eric Margenau
Author: Eric Margenau
Author: John O'Sullivan
Author: Ronald A. Kotkin
Author: Tom Farrey
Author: Walter Beede
Author: Dean Smith
Author: Walter Beede
Author: Robin S. Vealey
Author: Carl Honore