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The Way-Too-Early Guide to... Be a Great Youth Baseball Parent: (...and keep your sanity in the process!) - Softcover

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Thomas, C. J.

 
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Written in the style of a charmingly illustrated children's book—but packed with snark, humor, and actionable wisdom strictly intended for grown-ups—The Way-Too-Early Guide to… Be a Great Youth Baseball Parent (...and keep your sanity in the process!) is the ultimate survival manual for anyone navigating travel ball schedules, lost batting gloves, and 8AM double-headers. Whether you're a first-time Little League parent or a seasoned travel ball veteran, it’s easy to catch a case of "Fence-Grip Fever" or accidentally become a "Joystick Parent" screaming instructions from behind third base. Author C. J. Thomas delivers a hilarious, gentle reality check that reminds adults what youth sports are actually about: building resilience, enjoying the journey, and letting the kids play. Inside this hilarious and heartwarming guide, you’ll learn how to:

  • Ditch the 10PM Tactical Lectures: Swap pre-game anxiety for Restorative Sleep (your 9-year-old doesn't need bunt-defense diagrams before bed!).
  • Survive the Car Ride Over: Hand over the playlist and embrace Acoustic Therapy instead of running a 20-minute pre-game interrogation.
  • Zip Your Lip in the Bleachers: Let the volunteer coaches coach so your player can build real confidence through Autonomous Learning.
  • Respect the Blue: Trade backstop heckling for Hydration Diplomacy (hint: buying the umpire a cold bottle of water works wonders).
  • Honor the Dugout Boundary: Resist the urge to invade the dugout mid-inning with fruit pouches and mechanical advice.
  • Master the Drive Home: Keep proper Perspective by focusing on the only two things your child can control: their effort and their attitude.
Featuring:
  • Relatable "Character Spotlights": Spot the Bleacher Remote Controller, the Chain-Link Fence Hugger, and the Parking Lot Post-Mortem Critic before you become one!
  • A Sarcastic "Glossary of Big Words": Your handy guide to corporate-sounding youth sports jargon (from Micro-Management to Dugout Synergy).
  • Actionable Chapter Challenges: Practical rules at the end of every chapter to keep game days fun and stress-free for the whole family.
The Perfect Gift For:
  • Youth sports moms and dads who need a good laugh.
  • Coaches who want a lighthearted way to set baseline expectations for team parents at the start of the season.
  • Team parent orientation nights, end-of-season team gifts, or holiday stocking stuffers.
Put down the clipboard, unfold your lawn chair, and get your copy today!

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