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Zusatztext Donna Lopiano, Ph.D., Executive Director, Women's Sports Foundation A must-read for every parent who wants his or her daughter to grow up to be a healthy and confident woman. Informationen zum Autor Susan Wilson is the official House Historian of the Omni Parker House in Boston, an Affiliate Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center of Brandeis University, and an Honorary Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Klappentext Written by a champion athlete and long-time coach, this practical resource is designed to encourage young women to start, and continue with, sports that teach girls enduring lessons about success and self-esteem. Zusammenfassung Susan Wilson! a longtime coach and former college gymnastics champion! has written the practical guide for parents who want to encourage their daughters to start -- and stay with -- sports as a pathway to a lifetime of health and self-esteem. Sports Her Way coaches parents in each phase of getting their daughters involved with sports. With lively examples and clear advice! Susan Wilson shows parents how to: Understand sports readiness and determine what activities are appropriate for their daughters' physical! emotional! and mental maturity Choose whether a recreational or competitive program is right for their daughters Exercise their daughters' minds by turning disappointments into positive life lessons about persistence! mental fortitude! and self-discipline Seek out diverse role models Create an enthusiasm for fitness that will last a lifetime Authoritative! yet friendly! Sports Her Way is an indispensable handbook for parents! coaches! would-be coaches! mentors! or anyone who recognizes the vital role sports play in girls' physical and emotional development. With Susan Wilson's help! you will find the smart and healthy way to inspire your young athlete today -- while preparing her to be the self-reliant woman of tomorrow. Inhaltsverzeichnis ContentsINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1The Bonanza of BenefitsCHAPTER 2Starting Right out of the High Chair Makes a Lasting DifferenceCHAPTER 3Understanding Sports ReadinessCHAPTER 4Creating a Lifetime Enthusiasm for SportsCHAPTER 5Shopping for Recreation and Competition ProgramsCHAPTER 6Using Player-Friendly LanguageCHAPTER 7Exercise the Mind Along with the MusclesCHAPTER 8What It Takes to Coach GirlsCHAPTER 9Role Models Come in All Shapes and SizesCHAPTER 10Protecting a Girl's Right to Play Sports Her WayCHAPTER 11Helping Your Daughter Stay with SportsAPPENDIXINDEX...
