Paperback. Every parent has felt it.The late-night drive home after a tough loss.The quiet pressure behind the backstop.The dream of something bigger - a scholarship, a championship, a future built through sports.But what if the real lessons aren't happening during the game?In Between the Games, John Tsonis shares the honest truth about youth softball - from the dugout, the stands, and the living room. Drawing on years of experience as both a coach and a parent, he explores the fine line between pushing and supporting, winning and developing, dreaming and demanding.This is not a recruiting manual.It's a reality check.Through powerful stories and hard-earned insight, Tsonis tackles: - The real odds of playing college sports- The hidden cost of burnout and overuse- Why fundamentals and mindset matter more than hype- How parents shape confidence - for better or worse- What truly lasts when the final game is overWhether you're raising an athlete, coaching a team, or chasing the college dream, this book will challenge you to rethink what success really means.Because long after the trophies collect dust, character remains. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Between the Games (Paperback)
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 13: 9798250140898
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Every parent has felt it.

The late-night drive home after a tough loss.

The quiet pressure behind the backstop.

The dream of something bigger — a scholarship, a championship, a future built through sports.

But what if the real lessons aren’t happening during the game?

In Between the Games, John Tsonis shares the honest truth about youth softball — from the dugout, the stands, and the living room. Drawing on years of experience as both a coach and a parent, he explores the fine line between pushing and supporting, winning and developing, dreaming and demanding.

This is not a recruiting manual.

It’s a reality check.

Through powerful stories and hard-earned insight, Tsonis tackles:

• The real odds of playing college sports

• The hidden cost of burnout and overuse

• Why fundamentals and mindset matter more than hype

• How parents shape confidence — for better or worse

• What truly lasts when the final game is over

Whether you’re raising an athlete, coaching a team, or chasing the college dream, this book will challenge you to rethink what success really means.

Because long after the trophies collect dust, character remains.

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