Originally Posted By stagemomx3 This book was reccomended to me and I've ordered it from Amazon. Has anyone read it and have any comments on it?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I have not but as the father of a NCAA D1 athlete ( senior) and a 12 year old who already has 4 years of club ball in volleyball under her belt, it sounds like a good read, I think i am going o look it up...
Originally Posted By momof4boys I've considered ordering it. I heard him on some talk show several months ago talking about it and I really liked what he had to say. Let us know how you like it.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I've read this book. It's EXCELLENT. I'm not sure I completely agree with his philosophy about kids, winning and sports but I get where he is coming from. Parenting Young Athletes - Cal Ripken Jr ---------------------------------------- Book Description Unparalleled advice for parents of young athletes, from father and beloved future Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken. Few athletes embody sportsmanship and class as perfectly as Cal Ripken, Jr. Since he retired from baseball in 2001, Ripken has devoted his time to coaching kids, including his own two children. His daughter, Rachel, plays basketball; his son, Ryan, plays baseball. The Babe Ruth League even changed the name of its largest division (more than 700,000 five-to-twelveyear-olds) from Bambino Baseball to Cal Ripken Baseball in 1991. But Ripken is troubled by what he sees in youth sports: a competitive intensity that removes the element of fun from playing. Drawing from his experiences as a father, a player, and a coach to his charges at Ripken Baseball, the legend offers his insights and advice in Parenting Young Baseball Players the Ripken Way, including: • How an overemphasis on winning can harm your child’s game • Why it’s counterproductive to correct your child’s technique during a game • Mistakes well-meaning parents can make • A complete guide to the structure of youth baseball leagues • How Ripken’s techniques can be applied to other sports • And much more Showcasing his proven philosophy (keep it simple, explain the “why,†celebrate the individual, and make it fun!), Cal Ripken has created a plan that will delight baseball lovers for generations to come. From the Back Cover Praise for Cal Ripken: "As parents of kids who love sports, Janet and I know that there are many factors that contribute to children having a positive sports experience. Cal Ripken offers a unique perspective on the issues surrounding youth sports today and this book provides great tips and advice for all parents with kids who have a passion for any sport." —Hockey legend and sports parent Wayne Gretzky "At no other time in the history of youth sports is a book about parenting more valuable. It’s uncanny how Cal is able to bring his experience at the highest level of sports down to the grassroots in this book. This is because he is a parent who knows the importance of all of us keeping things in perspective…in reality he really cares." —Fred Engh , founder and President , The National Alliance for Youth Sports "I couldn’t think of anyone more qualified to teach kids, parents and coaches than Cal." -Alex Rodriguez, 2003 American League Most Valuable Player "In a world where genuinely admirable men and women are in short supply, Cal Ripken, Jr. is clearly and indisputably one of them…" —Washington Post Book World ======================================== I also recommend the book below my Joe Montana. It's a different perspective but I think reading them both as a parent or mentor to a child in sports would be a good thing to draw upon when dealing with your/the children. ;> ======================================== The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence by Joe Montana, Tom Mitchell, Bruce Henderson ==================================== Book Description Widely considered the best NFL quarterback of all time, Joe Montana personifies performance excellence and personal integrity both on and off the field. Yet the word most closely associated with him is not “winnerâ€â€“it’s “leader.†Since his retirement a decade ago, he has become a popular motivational speaker sought out by corporations nationwide, speaking to capacity audiences as large as twenty thousand. Now making his message available to a broader audience, Montana teams up with performance coach Tom Mitchell to extend to all areas of life the truths of success on the field. The Winning Spirit shows that ultimately performance excellence is fueled by personal integrity. This is the key to winning the inner game, which is about accountability and attitude, as well as desire, enthusiasm, effort, and appreciation. For example: • Know What You Want: First, identify goals, then turn clarity into action. • Strive for Excellence: Surpass expectations and reach new heights • Fail Fast and Move On: Take chances, learn from mistakes, and keep pressing forward–don’t let fear or regret take you out of the game. • Remember the “I†in Team: Make yourself the priority–because intense preparation is the individual responsibility of each member of the team. • Welcome Pressure: Want to be the best? Work with or compete against the best! • Walk Like a Champ: Your life is not just about achieving success, but also about having a purpose and creating significance. With great stories and practical strategies, Joe Montana and Tom Mitchell give us hard-won advice based on years of success. This timely and timeless message is nothing less than a contemporary motivational classic.
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 I just finished this book and it's pretty good. Nothing to earth shattering. Basically it's follow your kids lead and remember it's their childhood not yours.
