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Jack Perconte offers constructive, positive parenting advice in his latest book Raising an Athlete: How to Instill Confidence, Build Skills and Inspire a Love of Sport. Raising an Athlete combines real life playing, coaching and parenting experiences into a fun, insightful book. The book is written by a man who has: Been there - played major league baseball; Done that - taught athletes for 21 years and helped his son become a professional ball player; Seen a lot - dealt with parents as a coach, and with coaches as a parent. Parents who have kids involved with youth sports can plan on seeing tears, stressed adults and players, over-zealous coaches, kids having fun and kids who aren't, good and bad coaching, and many other negative situations that occur in youth sports. Positive parenting advice for these times is essential for kids to have positive role models and memorable experiences. Raising an Athlete helps parents and kids through the good and bad times that they will encounter.
Former major league player and youth instructor Jack Perconte says, "It is often stated that “parents ruin it for kids.” That does not need to be the case and I believe my book will help avoid that situation. All young athletes deserve to have a chance at having great sporting experiences, like I did." What should parents do when their kid loses the game or does not play well? How do they avoid athletic burnout? When should a parent approach their child's coach? What can they do to inspire their sons and daughters? How do they know if they are putting too much pressure on their young athlete? How do parents build confident players? How do parents prepare kids for real life situations after their playing days are over? These are just some of the questions that Jack Perconte answers in Raising an Athlete - How to Instill Confidence, Build Skills and Inspire a Love of Sport. Jack Perconte further states, "Unfortunately, kids look to star athletes to be their role models when they should not have to look any further than their own homes and their own games. I wanted to give parents, who want their kids to enjoy sports, a useful guide to do just that.”
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