A Moms Guide to Surviving High School Athletics - Paperback

by Michelle Whitaker Winfrey (Author)

"A Mom's Guide to Surviving High School Athletics" Helps Every Parent Maneuver the Obstacle Course that is High School Sports Every year, more than seven million students participate in high school sports. Parents take on many new roles as they involuntarily become personal trainers, nutritionists, chauffeurs, agents, and cheerleaders. In her book, "A Mom's Guide to Surviving High School Athletics", author and proud parent of a high school student athlete, Michelle Winfrey, delivers a roadmap for parents raising student-athletes in a sports-crazed society. Leveling the playing field for parents everywhere, "A Mom's Guide to Surviving High School Athletics", helps parents navigate through unfamiliar territory and defines the role of the parent. Offering practical advice, the guide covers everything from nutrition, commitment, performing under stress, and sportsmanship, to dealing with injuries and financial obligations. "An extension of the classroom, high school sports teach important life lessons," said Winfrey. Every student athlete deserves to have a meaningful developmental experience and this guide promises to help parents be positive role models." Special features of the book include: -Ten Lessons Your Child Can LIVE With: These life lessons include areas of respect, communications, planning ahead and more. -List of Expenses to Budget for: Playing high school sports is not free. A list of expenses is supplied to help parents plan and budget. -Social Media Networking: Learn how social media can be used to benefit the high school student-athletic. -Do's and Don'ts for Sports Parents: as written by Michael A. Taylor a Certified National Youth Sports Administrator; an Instructor for the Standard University based Positive Coaching Alliance, a long-time member of the United States Elite Coaches Association.