Sports Her Way

Motivating Girls to Start and Stay with Sports

Author: Susan Wilson
ISBN: 9780684865126

Susan Wilson, a longtime coach and former college gymnastics champion, has written the practical guide for parents who want to encourage their daughters to start -- and stay with -- sports as a pathway to a lifetime of health and self-esteem. Sports Her Way coaches parents in each phase of getting their daughters involved with sports. With lively examples and clear advice, Susan Wilson shows parents how to: Understand sports readiness and determine what activities are appropriate for their daughters' physical, emotional, and mental maturity Choose whether a recreational or competitive program is right for their daughters Exercise their daughters' minds by turning disappointments into positive life lessons about persistence, mental fortitude, and self-discipline Seek out diverse role models Create an enthusiasm for fitness that will last a lifetime Authoritative, yet friendly, Sports Her Way is an indispensable handbook for parents, coaches, would-be coaches, mentors, or anyone who

Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Publish Date: 2000-08-01

Subjects: Family & Relationships / Parenting / General, Social Science / Women's Studies, Sports & Recreation / General, Sports & Recreation / Reference

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Sports )