About the Author:
Jim Thompson is author of six books on youth sports, including Positive Coaching, Shooting in the Dark, and The Double-Goal Coach. He is an Ashoka Fellow and was named by the Institute for International Sport as one of the top Sports Educators in the U.S. He founded Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) in 1998 at Stanford University where he teaches classes in coaching, leadership, and sport and spirituality.
Review:
Every sports parent should read this book. The High School Sports Parent will help parents keep the proper perspective and ensure their kids have a positive and fun experience. ----Marie M. Ishida, Executive Director, California Interscholastic Federation
The High School Sports Parent is a must-read. Some day everyone will recognize the terms Second-Goal Parent, Triple-Impact Competitor, and Double-Goal Coach. When this day comes, all who participate in sport will be assured of a positive experience. ----Tim Flannery, Assistant Director, National Federation of State High School Associations
à was thrilled when this book became available. As a high school athletic director, I plan to get a copy of this book into the hands of every parent coming into our building so they can maximize their child's (and their own!) high school sports opportunities. -- --Ken Harkenrider, Athletic Director, Canterbury High, Fort Wayne, IN
Ï was thrilled when this book became available. As a high school athletic director, I plan to get a copy of this book into the hands of every parent coming into our building so they can maximize their child's (and their own!) high school sports opportunities. ----Ken Harkenrider, Athletic Director, Canterbury High, Fort Wayne, IN
Every sports parent should read this book. The High School Sports Parent will help parents keep the proper perspective and ensure their kids have a positive and fun experience. ----Marie M. Ishida, Executive Director, California Interscholastic Federation
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