Championship Fathering [Paperback]

Carey Casey (Author), Tony Dungy (Foreword), Neil S. Wilson (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 16, 2009

As CEO of the National Center for Fathering, Carey Casey uses his experience and stories—and his engaging, personable tone—to inspire champions-to-be in fathering. Championship Fathering will help fathers raise healthy, well-adjusted, confident kids—mentally, physically, and spiritually. It will help fathers use the principles of championship fathering: Loving, Coaching and Modeling. Men will appreciate Carey Casey’s experiences in sports. He is currently chaplain for the Kansas City Chiefs. The book also includes a foreword by Tony Dungy. A 3-minute daily radio feature hosted by Carey Casey, Today’s Father, is heard on over 600 stations nationwide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Focus (April 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589975340
• ISBN-13: 978-1589975347
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carey Casey is chief executive officer of the Kansas City-based National Center for Fathering. Casey has earned a reputation as a dynamic communicator and compassionate ambassador, especially among men, fathers, and those in the sports community. His career has included serving as chaplain for the 1988 Summer Olympic Games and several NFL teams. He was also co-pastor of a church in inner-city Chicago and spent 18 years in various roles with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Carey Casey and his wife, Melanie, have been married for 31 years and have four children and two grandchildren. The Caseys make their home in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Championship Fathering shines BRIGHT !, April 15, 2009

By 

Dan Snell "Co-Founder, The Bonded Family" (BLENDED FAMILY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Championship Fathering (Paperback)

Carey Casey, author of Championship Fathering scores a 'touchdown' for 'Team Fatherhood' with this book. A book you will not want to set down once you start.

Casey, the CEO of the National Center for Fathering, has a life story, as well as a message that shines BRIGHT!

Casey's stories, insight, inspiration and practical tips will provide a Dad, and the entire family, with a 'gameplan' for any Father, on how to leave a lasting legacy in our children's live.

The life stories of Carey Casey show that he is uniquely qualified to be a leader in America today as to family life. From Herman Boone (Remember the Titans Coach), to the Rev. Billy Graham, to meeting his wife at the University of North Carolina, to Pastoring a Chicago church, to Dallas Cowboys legendary coach Tom Landry, to FCA to CEO of the National Center for Fathering, one can see there are 'no coincidences' when God has a plan for someones life.

You will smile, be blessed and be changed by this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Parenting Advice!, July 19, 2009

By 

M. K. Hoelscher (Wapakoneta, OH) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Championship Fathering (Paperback)

This book is something that all fathers and prospective fathers should be reading. And honestly, every woman out there should be putting this in their man's hands. This is a wonderful guide to being a, well, wonderful father. Interspersed with sports stories , stories from his own experience, and Biblical wisdom, Carey Casey has a 'game plan' for being a great father.

The book includes chapters like "Love 101" and "Championship Fathering". Most important are chapters on "Loving Your Children" and "Loving Your Children's Mother". These are all important chapters and focus on creating healthy, well balanced children.

Personally, I loved reading the sports stories and how they fit in with the Biblical references he used. As a single mom raising boys, I thought it was a great book. I had to be father and mother and this book would have been a great resource. This book is going to impact your family, whether just the father reads it, or if both parents read it.

This book is definitely one that should be on the list of every father and mother - and referred to over and over again.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Winning at the most important game, February 11, 2010

By 

J. Kevin Walker (Mendenhall, MS USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Championship Fathering (Paperback)

Of all the responsibilities a man can take on in his life, nothing (let me repeat that... NOTHING) is more important than the responsibility of being a father. Some two years and four months ago, I held my first-born daughter in my arms for the very first time - it's an absolutely life changing moment, and one that I will always carry with me. With that said, becoming a great father takes quite a bit of work. It means being humble enough to learn and grow, and the ability to admit your mistakes and learn from them.

I was eager to have the opportunity to read Championship Fathering. Carey Casey is the CEO of the National Center for Fathering. He has also worked as the team chaplain of several NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys. So, for a sports fan like myself, knowing Casey's background had me hooked from the beginning - especially considering that the foreword is written by former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy.

Casey does a wonderful job of conveying his message in this book. The stories that he tells are memorable, and the questions are like darts, hitting right at the heart of the matter.

Several chapters were, in my opinion, extremely important. First, chapter 3 talks about getting involved with your kids as a father. In our society, many fathers are almost totally absent from the lives of their children. It's important to be involved - and not just on an occasional basis, but every day. Next, in chapter 6, Casey talks about loving your children's mother. Wow! Such a needed word for today's men! How we, as men, treat the mother of our children will impact how our children view relationships, and themselves, for the rest of their lives. This is especially important in the situation of divorce. Don't allow hurt feelings and situations from the past to cause damage to the heart of your children. Men: love your children's mother! Finally, in chapters 9 and 10, Casey talks about modeling. In other words, being the type of father that your actions actually model for your children what it means to be a great father. This is so important, and, as Casey discusses in the final chapter, it has the power to literally change our world.

I would highly recommend this book to you. Buy it for yourself, your sons, any man in your life. This would also be great to use as a Men's Small Group study. In fact, at [...] you can search for the book and find discussion questions to go along with it.