Keep It Between the Lines (Paperback)

Petronio Morillo

/ ISBN 13: 9798218881801

Verlag: Advice from a Friend Publishing, 2026

Paperback. Youth sports can bring out the best in kids-and the worst in adults. Keep It Between the Lines: A Family Guide for Keeping Sports in Perspective is a practical, insightful, and heartfelt guide that helps families navigate the emotional world of youth sports with clarity, confidence, and compassion.Drawing on more than thirty years of coaching experience, author Petronio Morillo shines a light on the pressures that parents feel, the behaviors they unintentionally model, and the impact their reactions can have on their child's sport experience. With relatable stories, gentle humor, and actionable advice, this book offers a roadmap for raising resilient, confident young athletes while preserving healthy family relationships.Whether you're just entering youth sports or already knee-deep in the sidelines, this book will help you shift from performance anxiety to positive involvement, creating an environment where kids can thrive.In this book, you'll learn how to: Encourage effort, growth, and emotional resilienceManage your own sideline stress and reactionsRecognize behaviors that unintentionally harm kids' confidenceModel composure, perspective, and sportsmanshipBalance competitiveness with healthy family dynamicsNavigate common challenges with coaches, leagues, and teamsMorillo's experience coaching at high levels, managing leagues, and speaking to parent groups across multiple states provides a grounded, realistic view of what families face today. His message is clear: sports are not a test of parental performance-they're an opportunity to support children as they learn, grow, and discover who they are.Filled with real-life examples and immediately applicable tools, Keep It Between the Lines empowers parents and grandparents to support their young athletes with empathy, balance, and perspective.Perfect for families who want: A healthier approach to competitive youth sportsStronger parent-child relationshipsKids who enjoy sports instead of fearing themPractical strategies they can implement todayIf you've ever wondered how to help your child succeed without losing yourself in the process, this book is for you.Support their love of the game-and keep youth sports joyful, meaningful, and in perspective. Keep It Between the Lines helps parents make youth sports build confidence, not pressure. With 30 years of coaching experience, this guide shows how to support kids and keep sports healthy and fun. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798218881801

Inhaltsangabe:

The ultimate guide for parents who want youth sports to build their child up—not break them down

Youth sports can shape a child’s confidence for life—but today’s results-driven world often leaves young athletes anxious, discouraged, or afraid.

With relatable stories, practical strategies, and insights drawn from thirty years of coaching experience, Keep It Between the Lines shows families how to create a sports journey that strengthens kids from the inside out.

In this book, you’ll learn how to:

• build your child’s confidence without adding pressure
• support without criticizing or being controlling
• choose coaches and teams that match your values
• help kids handle mistakes, adversity, and competition
• keep sports fun, healthy, and balanced

If you want to protect your child and help them thrive, this guide will show you how.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Keep It Between the Lines (Paperback)
Verlag: Advice from a Friend Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: new