Competing with character
Subtitle: let's put sportsmanship and fun back in youth sports
By: Kevin Kush ; with Michael Sterba
Contributors: Sterba, Michael
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Boys Town, Neb
Language: eng
Number of pages: 197
ISBN-13: 9781889322988
Subjects: Social aspects; Moral and ethical aspects; Study and teaching; Coaching (Athletics); Sportsmanship; Sports for children; Sports
Table of contents: title: 1. What's happening to youth sports?; title: 2. It's only a game; title: 3. Ready, set, teach!; title: 4. Coaching for character (Teach kids skills; title: Praise and compliment; title: Correct misbehavior; title: Be organized; title: Have high energy; title: Model; title: Communicate with parents; title: Understand the big picture); title: 5. Parenting with character (Have your child be on time with proper equipment; title: Support the coaches; title: Voice concerns appropriately; title: Praise and compliment your child rather than criticize; title: Model appropriate behavior at athletic contests; title: Emphasize effort and enjoyment over winning; title: Problem-solve issues your kids have with coaches); title: 6. Playing with character (Listen to your coaches; title: Follow coaches' instructions; title: Accept coaching; title: Get along with your teammates; title: Have high energy; title: Respect your opponents; title: Be prepared for practices and games; title: Win with class and lose with dignity; title: Handle disappointment and adversity appropriately; title: Respect facilities and equipment; title: Game time!).