Sports Without Pressure: A Guide for Parents and Coaches of Young Athletes [Paperback]

Eric Margenau (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1990

This volume includes information about the development span of the life of an athlete. It discusses how to enjoy sports without burning out, teaches athletes the value of patience, teamwork and friendsips and how to co-operate with parents and coaches.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The value of sports, psychologically as well as physically, is clearly spelled out here from psychologist Margenau's view point. The dangers, explained with the use of case histories, should make every parent and coach take a look at the way young people are pressured, both internally and externally, in sports settings. Young peo ple in the United States, says Margenau, are in danger of becoming one-dimensional sports robots; there is a need for play in every child's development, but at about age 12 talented youngsters and their families must decide whether sports will be pursued in a recreational or professional way. Mar genau presents important guidelines to help parents and coaches make the right deci sions for children.
-Kenneth G. Tillman, Trenton State Coll.,
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; First Edition edition (May 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898761654
• ISBN-13: 978-0898761658
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,533,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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