Raising a Resilient Athlete
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In the world of sports, every young athlete faces challenges that extend far beyond the boundaries of the playing field. As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping your child's athletic journey, helping them become not only skilled athletes but also confident and resilient individuals.
When you read "Raising a Resilient Athlete," you'll embark on a transformative journey alongside your young athlete. This book empowers you to become the supportive parent your child needs to flourish, not only in sports but in life.
Effective communication between parents and young athletes is a cornerstone of this journey, ensuring that your child feels heard and supported every step of the way.
Whether your child dreams of playing at the highest level or simply wants to compete for the enjoyment of the game, this guide equips you with the tools to nurture their confidence, resilience and love of sport.
Positive Mindset- Techniques to cultivate a growth mindset in your young athlete.
Effective Communication- Master the art of parent-athlete communication
Mindful Parenting- Reflection exercises to ensure your providing a healthy sporting experience.
Confidence Booster- Strategies to build and maintain your athlete's self-confidence.
Book Review
Helping Athletes Succeed
“I have worked with Brian for over 25 years, and his passion for working with athletes and parents and helping them succeed in life shines in this great book.”
Build Character for your Athlete
"A must-read for any parent of a young athlete looking to use sport as a way to not only build character for their child but also take advantage of the unique bonding opportunity that sport can provide."
Must Read if you're a Sports Parent
“If you are a sports parent, this is a must-read book.”
Insightful and Motivating
“Raising a Resilient Athlete” is an insightful and motivating resource for parents, to help guide their child-athlete toward success in sport.
Game-Changer
“Readers can expect this book to be a game-changer in parent-athlete relationships, providing the tools and strategies needed to boost communication and create a more positive, harmonious sports experience.”
Spot on to have a Positive Sports Journey
“Spot on, when it comes to teaching parents how to communicate with their children in order to have a positive sports journey."
Why Read this Book?
As a mental sports performance coach, one of the most common questions I get is, “How can my child compete with confidence?”
Your child must develop the mental skill sets necessary to master the mental aspects of the game if you want them to compete with confidence.
I wrote, "Raising a Resilient Athlete" to give you tips and strategies that you, as the parent, can give your athlete so that they can be confident in their performance.
My goal is to help educate parents and foster communication skills so they can help their child have a positive sports journey.
Book Review
Must Have!
"This is a must have for the parents of children in any type of sport. Understand your role in the success of your child, be present and be positive."
"I love the emphasis on the positive and the work ethic. Our kids and adults are losing the willingness to push beyond obstacles to achieve the goal or to be the best they can be. We all need the message."
"This is an excellent dive into the author's life and struggles he has had with raising his own two children in sports. This is a great read for any parent whether your kids will be in sports or not. If you are a sports parent, this is a must-read book.”
Chapter Samples
My goal through this book is to guide parents, coaches, sports directors, and any adult who comes into contact with young athletes to bring the enjoyment of sports back to their young athletes.
Chapter 2- The Mental Game
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I was trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer.
Chapter 9- The Motivate Athlete
“Intrinsic motivation turns work into play and challenges into opportunities. It’s the magic that keeps me hungry for success.” —Stephen Curry, NBA basketball player.
Chapter 1- Youth and Sport
When I was a kid, I played because I loved it. I didn’t worry about being the best. Have fun, enjoy the game, and the rest will fall into place.” —Michael Phelps, retired Olympic swimmer.
Chapter 5- Mistakes are Part of the Game
“Mistakes are proof that you are trying. Don’t be afraid to make them; embrace them as part of your journey.” —Hope Solo, a retired professional soccer player.
Chapter 11- Build Your Athlete's Confidence
If you think you can or you think you can’t, you are Correct.” —Henry Ford
About the Author- Brian McSparron
Brian McSparron’s mission is to educate, empower and energize athletes to become the best version of themselves. By providing athletes with the necessary mental skills needed to compete, athletes will be able to transform their lives and take their athletic ability to new heights.
With a lifelong passion for sports, including playing elite hockey and baseball experiences, Coach Brian possesses a unique understanding of the challenges athletes face.
Brian teaches athletes the mental skills they need to apply when they hear words like “focus” or “concentrate.” He also teaches them how to stay positive and confident when they are feeling down, as well as how to set goals and reach for the stars. When athletes can combine their physical skills with the skill sets of mental training, there is nothing that will stop them from athletic success.
Coach Brian’s experience will help lead your athlete on the right path to athletic success.
Coach Brian, background includes:
• Bachelors in Human Performance in Sport/ Athletic Training
• Masters and Specialist Degrees in Physical Education / Sport Science.
• Coached college hockey for 16 years and several youth sports programs
• Teaching Physical Education at the elementary, middle and high school levels for 20+ years
• Certified Mental Sports Performance Coach
• Owner of Superior Sports Psyche
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