{"product_id":"9780060881634","title":"Home Team Advantage : The Critical Role of Mothers in Youth Sports","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHome Team Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Brooke de Lench\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the past decade, the stakes in youth sports have reached startling heights; the pressure to win often eclipses the desire to have fun. Sports injuries have increased tenfold; aggression on and off the field—between kids, parents, and coaches—is at a fever pitch; and drug and alcohol use among young athletes is on the rise. While there are plenty of books that help the best-intentioned parent, most of them are written by men, for men. They do not address concerns specific to mothers, nor empower them to confidently step onto the out-of-control playground to assume whatever role they choose—spectator, advocate, administrator, coach, fund-raiser, or team mom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Team Advantage\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential resource manual that will inspire women to confidently tackle some of the issues preventing their kids from enjoying sports. Brooke de Lench authoritatively covers issues ranging from ensuring playing time and confronting out-of-control coaches to countering the \"winning at all costs\" mentality. Packed with real-life anecdotes and information from experts, \u003cem\u003eHome Team Advantage\u003c\/em\u003e provides constructive, practical, and forward-thinking advice to help mothers understand the critical role they can play in putting the words fun, game, and play back into youth sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003eHer stories refresh my hope for the future of youth sports. Her book is just what sports moms desperately need.\u003cbr\u003eThis immensely readable book assembles brilliantly the most important lessons learned from parents, respected athletes, educators, physicians, trainers and coaches.\u003cbr\u003eAn invaluable resource...superbly informative and educational...for not only every sports mom, but educator and parent as well.\u003cbr\u003eA book every family needs to have and utilize to keep their children safe and off the field.\u003cbr\u003eFor those with a stake in those children who are involved in sports, de Lench is important reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780060881634\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41045479129294,"sku":"9780060881634","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780060881634.jpg?v=1648004582","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780060881634","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}