Raising an Athlete ~ Book Review & Giveaway ~

Raising an Athlete By: Former Major Leaguer Jack Perconte
How To Install Confidence, Build skills and Inspire a love of Sport



In this follow up to Jack Perconte's instructional book The Making of a Hitter, he offers practical strategies for parents and coaches on how to build confidence and motivation in athletes.

In this book you will get advice from a major league player, coach and parent who has
Been there...Jack Perconte played Major League ball for 7 years,
Done that...taught kids for 19 years,
Seen alot...dealth with parents as a coach, and with coaches as a parent.

This book is for any Parent or Coach who wants to:
~Inspire their kids through sports
~Be Prepared for the challenges and pitfalls that occur in athletics
~Instill Confidence and the Values of teamwork,sportsmanship in their kids
~Prevent athlete burnout
~Be a role model
And more....

My thougths:
As a parent and Gymnastics Coach I was curious to read this book. I had read Jack's first book and learned alot about baseball and I learned some great tips and drills to help my children improve their baseball skills. This book is one I think any parent and coach should read. This book gives some really good tips and suggestions on how to develope a love for the sport and how to develope the skills and knowledge of the game. While all sports are different, some coaching techniques are the same. I loved the Ultimate Coaches Quiz that was in here. This a great way to rate your coaching skills and see what area you may need improving in. There is a parents checklist too and advice on how the parents should treat their child's coach.
I feel that this is a great book and that any parent and or coach could learn some tips and coaching techniques.

For more positive parenting advice or to purchase this book, please visit Positive Parenting in sports.com .
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**Disclosure- I received this book for free to review and an extra copy for this giveaway**