Mom, Can I Play Football? This book describes the experiences of a volunteer youth coach who has managed to make competitive sports fun, exciting and enjoyable for children for 35 years. The author relates, in word and amusing illustration, humorous anecdotes from his past, then translates these experiences into specific instructions for coaches and parents. While focusing on football, the author provides advice, appropriate for any sport, for coaches, parents and administrators. Team poems and dozens of amusing illustrations complement the anecdotes to reinforce the message that sports for children can and should be fun, and it is the coach's responsibility to make them so.
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"A mark of a great youth coach is to provide the same wonderful experience for all participants, both the talented and the less talented. Jerry Norton does just that. Mom, Can I Play Football? is a giant step forward for youth sports. It is the blueprint for making sports enjoyable for all children." -- Corey Miller, Former player, UVA Alumnus, New York, NY
"As a coach, Jerry Norton had a great influence on my children. He has written an intelligent, witty and reflective book demonstrating that it is, indeed, possible for children to develop their natural abilities, learn good sportsmanship and also have fun playing youth sports. A "Should Read" for coaches. A "Must Read" for parents." -- Dr. J. Gerald Meagher, MD. F.A.C.S. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Huntington, NY
"As a sports marketing professional and sports mom, I think this book should be required reading for all coaches and sports parents. Don't enter youth sports without it!" -- Colleen Clarson, Owner, Sport Concepts, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"Children's sports the way they should be!" -- Thomas W. "Trigg" Wilkes, CEO/President, YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Jacksonville, FL
"Children's sports the way they should be." Thomas W. "Trigg" Wilkes, CEO/President, YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Jacksonville. Fl. -- 5009
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mom Can I Play Football? What a valuable resource it will become for young football players and their families, especially the mothers." -- Lisa A. March, Esquire, Mother of two young football players, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"Jerry Norton has a clear grasp of what is needed in youth sports today" D. Michael Pfahl, Vice President, Education, National Alliance for Youth Sports, West Palm Beach, Fl -- 5010
"Mom, Can I Play Football? is a humorous yet very informative book for those with young children thinking about playing football. Also, with its valuable insights into coaching young athletes, it would prove most helpful to first time or even veteran coaches of any sport." -- Randy Falck, Former high school swimmer, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"The simplicity of the book's message and the illustrations make it a delight to read. Anyone who has ever played sports or coached kids will enjoy it. Anyone intending to coach children should be required to read it." -- Joseph Bowers, Former major college and high school football coach, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Jerry Norton has a clear grasp of what is needed in youth sports today." -- D. Michael Pfahl, Vice President, Education, National Alliance For Youth Sports, West Palm Beach, FL
"As a coach, Jerry Norton had a great influence on my children. He has written an intelligent, witty and reflective book demonstrating that it is, indeed, possible for children to develop their natural abilities, learn good sportsmanship and also have fun playing youth sports. A "Should Read" for coaches. A "Must Read" for parents." -- Dr. J. Gerald Meagher, MD. F.A.C.S. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Huntington, NY
"As a sports marketing professional and sports mom, I think this book should be required reading for all coaches and sports parents. Don't enter youth sports without it!" -- Colleen Clarson, Owner, Sport Concepts, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"Children's sports the way they should be!" -- Thomas W. "Trigg" Wilkes, CEO/President, YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Jacksonville, FL
"Children's sports the way they should be." Thomas W. "Trigg" Wilkes, CEO/President, YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Jacksonville. Fl. -- 5009
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mom Can I Play Football? What a valuable resource it will become for young football players and their families, especially the mothers." -- Lisa A. March, Esquire, Mother of two young football players, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"Jerry Norton has a clear grasp of what is needed in youth sports today" D. Michael Pfahl, Vice President, Education, National Alliance for Youth Sports, West Palm Beach, Fl -- 5010
"Mom, Can I Play Football? is a humorous yet very informative book for those with young children thinking about playing football. Also, with its valuable insights into coaching young athletes, it would prove most helpful to first time or even veteran coaches of any sport." -- Randy Falck, Former high school swimmer, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"The simplicity of the book's message and the illustrations make it a delight to read. Anyone who has ever played sports or coached kids will enjoy it. Anyone intending to coach children should be required to read it." -- Joseph Bowers, Former major college and high school football coach, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Jerry Norton has a clear grasp of what is needed in youth sports today." -- D. Michael Pfahl, Vice President, Education, National Alliance For Youth Sports, West Palm Beach, FL
From the Back Cover
3 GOOD REASONS YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. Because it will make you stop and think. Are your children having fun playing organized sports? Is winning overemphasized? Learn how to change all that.
Because it will make you laugh. It's a fun and entertaining collection of humorous anecdotes, delightful illustrations and amusing poems featuring kids at play and their coaches.
Because your children will benefit. Sports will be more enjoyable for your children and proceeds from this book will be donated to nonprofit youth sports programs.
Read MOM, CAN I PLAY FOOTBALL? and you will discover: Why children drop out of organized sports before age 13. How children feel about winning, losing and having fun. How the coach can put fun back in children's sports. How to avoid the pitfalls of coaching children.
Children everywhere will want mom and dad to read this book, then rush out and buy a copy for "coach." It is must reading for youth coaches and for parents who have or will have young children involved in organized athletics.
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Jerry Norton scores in this youth football book !.,
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This review is from: Mom, Can I Play Football? (Paperback)
Seldom does a book provide readability and yet remain on your shelf as a reference. Jerry Norton has captured the world of youth football in his book. His stories of kids caught in the act of playing the greatest team sport ever, will warm your heart. As a football coach I was impressed with his grasp of the fundementals of football. As a parent and Youth League Executive I was impressed with his compassion for kids and the way they see the world. Jerry gets down on one knee and looks youth football in the eye,and the sport will be better for it. Anyone, in any youth sport should read and remember "Mom, can I play Football."
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The simplicity of the book's message and the illustrations make it a delight to read. Anyone who has ever played sports or coached kids will enjoy it. Anyone intending to coach children should be required to read it.
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Recommended for those involved with organized kids sports.,
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Mom, Can I Play Football?: A Introspective View Of The Game For Parents And Coaches is a fun and entertaining collection of humorous anecdotes, delightful illustrations and amusing poems featuring kids at play in organized sports and the men and women who coach them. Mom, Can I Play Football? explains why children drop out of organized sports before age 13; how children feel about winning, losing and having fun; how the coach (and the parent!) can put fun back in children's sports; and how to avoid the pitfalls of coaching children. Mom, Can I Play Football? is critically essential reading for anyone who coaches organized sports for kids, the parents of those kids, as well as the school, municipal, and business community authorities who make organized children's sports possible.
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If you have, or will soon have little children, some time, some day, probably when you are least prepared, you will face one of life's really critical decisions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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If you have, or will soon have little children, some time, some day, probably when you are least prepared, you will face one of life's really critical decisions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coaching little kids, youth football program, youth sports experience, youth sports events, league administrators, station drills, snap count, youth coach, youth sports programs, technique drills, game officials, ball carrier Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Expected Behavior, Pop Warner, Grand Park, Cornerstone Park, North Jax, Long Island, Priority Number New!
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