101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent: Making Athletics a Positive Experience for Your Child (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780743227025)

The determining factor in whether a child between the ages of six and seventeen enjoys athletics is his or her parents -- not the sport, coach, or team. Yet, parents are often unaware of how their behavior and expectations impact their child's experience.
In 101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent, Dr. Joel Fish, a sport psychologist who is also the dad of three young athletes, shares both his clinical expertise and practical experience to help parents develop a deeper understanding of the many issues that surround the young athlete. For athletes of all skill levels, from Little League to high school, Dr. Fish discusses how to:

-Help your child reach his or her full athletic potential
-Develop strategies to deal with competitive pressure
-Know if you're too involved or not involved enough
-Interact successfully with your child's coach, and more

With insights into the different developmental and self-esteem issues facing girls and boys, information on parenting a superstar athlete, and special tips for single parents, 101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent will help any parent make sports a memorable and happy experience for their child.

Author: Joel Fish
ISBN-10: 0743227026
ISBN-13: 9780743227025
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Language: English
Published: 09/02/2003
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.55h x 5.58w x 0.79d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2003 pg. 120