Whatever happened to rec ball? -- Whose dream is it? -- Snowplow, drone, or helicopter : (don't) pick your poison -- Pressure versus support -- When life gives you lemons... -- Role model or wrecking ball? -- Enjoying the ride -- Is it wise to specialize?-- Hardcore competitors at age five -- How to limit athletic potential -- The mindset toolbox -- Mental health, a nation in crisis -- Putting WE over ME -- The role of a volunteer coach -- Transactional versus transformational coaching -- Push through orpivot? -- The recruiting game -- The transfer portal & name image likeness (NIL).
Summary:
"Today's youth sports experience provokes countless questions for well-intentioned parents. How young should kids start playing sports? Should they specialize-and when? What should a parent do when their kid is not getting the playing time they think their child deserves? How do parents encourage children without overwhelming them? And most importantly: how do we ensure our kids both reach their true potential on the playing field, and are well-prepared to be successful in life? Raising Empowered Athleteshas answers for every youth sports situation with an overarching goal of not only helping parents raise strong athletes, but nurture great human beings who are empowered to succeed on and off the playing field. Nationally recognized performance coach Kirsten Jones-a former Division I athlete herself-covers wide-ranging topics including the origins of today's hyper-competitive environment, what to insist on for your child's earliest sports experiences, club and travel teams, best approaches to family conversations and goal-setting, and the transition to high school sports"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.