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Positive Coaching is jam packed with information for coaches in any sport. The book includes over 200 coaching recommendations on specific psychological, motivational, and behavioral situations. There is a special focus on the coach as storyteller -- 50 motivational stories can be used to develop strong communication with athletes.
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Great for the thinking Coach.......2002-02-22
I got this book just as I was about to coach a new teeball team and found its insight very helpful. Not a book about what drills to use but about motivation, handling people and protecting peoples love of the sport. More cerebral than I would expect in a coaching book. I used much of the material in my business career. Now I am starting his next book, "Shooting in the Dark".
Turn your coaching career around like this book turned mine........1999-07-11
I coach volleyball in grade school and junior high school, and I usually get the "B teams" (the leftovers who are not as talented as the girls on the "A" team.) Therefore, if there ever was a crying need for a book on how to coach these types of athletes, this book more than served its purpose for me. Actually, this book had a positive effect on me since it saved my coaching career.
Don't get me wrong, though, this book will turn around any coach's career whether he has an A or a B team. I coached a group of 13 and 14 year old softball players the year that I purchased this book. At the beginning of the season, the only team these girls could beat was themselves; in fact, that was primarily the reason they were losing was the fact that they were beating themselves! Well, after one mediocre game, I sat the girls down on the bench and instead of reading them the riot act, I took to heart a suggestion by the author. I emphasized all the positive aspects of the game they played just to show these girls that they were capable of doing some positive things. I did this after each game from then on, win or lose. Wouldn't you know it, these same rag tag girls lost the last the last game of the season: the city championship game by one run (to a team that annihilated them by 12 runs in the first game of that season.) This was an example of positive coaching, and I've used everything in this book to my advantage to become a successful POSITIVE coach. Thanks Mr. Thompson for turning my career around!
HS Coach Reviewer - Please Stay in MI and Out of VA.......1999-06-30
I don't doubt for a minute that you completely missed the theme and messages of this book - you expose your true colors and attitudes towards kids with your "cross-eyed, overweight child" and "fat, blind kid" pejoratives. "Players must understand their skill level limits them" - I can hear you now getting that message (loudly, clearly and strongly, no doubt to toughen them up for the "real world" - yeah, right) across to young adults on a daily basis. What magic you must weave in the lives of these young people. If the generalizations fit, go ahead and wear them - clearly you have no use for any child that isn't contributing to that bottom line (for you) - WIN. Rest easy that your opinion is the dominant one in the youth coaching ranks, however - and thus the need for this book.
An important guide for influencing kids in sports........1999-04-23
The reader from Trenton, Michigan missed the point of this book. Readers of that review should carefully consider the source and its use of hateful ideas and language. This is an excellent book for amateur coaches of kids. It teaches how to interact with kids and how to motivate them to do their best without resorting to screaming and put-downs. If you are a coach or parent, this will be both fun to read and useful to learn from.
A must-read in the politcally-correct era of youth sports.......1999-04-10
As a high school coach for over ten years, I have always looked for new and unique ways to motivate my players. I hoped that this book would generate fresh, creative alternatives. Instead, I was served a 400-page liberal athletic manifesto. Don't get me wrong; I believe in utilizing positive motivational strategies and teaching techniques with my players. If like me, you believe that winning is actually an important aspect of athletic competition, you will find yourself at odds with the author from the introduction. Perhaps in the youth leagues, rules demanding equal playing time that foster an "everyone is a star" attitude are effective. At the higher levels, these ideas become highly ineffectual (too many chiefs and not enough indians). Eventually, players must understand that their skill level (or lack thereof) limits them to a lesser role as a reserve or practice player. While the author offers sound ideas for communicating with players, the techniques are just another by-product of sixties liberalism run amuck. I agree with the author that many children have enjoyed a less-than-successful athletic career based on poor coaching; and I'm sure I could have been a surgeon if only my Cub Scout den mother was better with her pocketknife. The truth of the matter is that most kids don't become good or great athletes because they aren't willing to put in the time and effort necessary to do so (while approaching every aspect of life in pretty much the same fashion). In my experience, most of the problems in youth athletics are caused by adults! The kids know who to pick; it's the adult looking to create "fairness" for the cross-eyed, overweight child who can't tie shoes without sustaining a career-ending injury that creates the problem - first by demanding equal opportunity, second by placing the child in a situation where there is little chance for success. When the fat, blind kid struggles and feels like a failure, this is the coaches' fault? It is if you believe in Jim Thompson's doctrine. I'll admit there are some good ideas for dealing with players on an interpersonal level. P.S. Don't let the Foreward by Phil Jackson fool you! (How many titles did his positive coaching win without Michael Jordan?)
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From the moment they are born, children experience an unfortunate value system that reserves respect and esteem for a select few. Those who fail to measure up end up resigning themselves to a lifetime of feeling inadequate and inferior. Over the past twenty-five years, more than a million parents and teachers have benefited from Dr. James Dobson's insightful counsel in his classic Hide and Seek. Now revised and updated, and in paperback, this book provides a new generation of parents with practical pointers for raising self-confident, healthy children.
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a very interesting read ...........2006-08-04
The book starts with a somewhat surprising beginning which grabbed my attention early. After that, the first couple of chapters talk about the importance of confidence and how it can be eroded over time. After Chapter 3, the book picks up and gives some interesting insight into building confidence. There were some religious references that I could do without. Other then that this book is a must read if you have children.
Self Esteem.......2006-02-27
Excellent Book, one every parent and/or parent-to-be should read! Timely delivery and in excellent condition!
One of the best child-rearing books available.......2003-10-16
Dr. Dobson does an excellent job of getting across the basics of child psychology and how they relate to self-esteem, without either talking over the readers' heads or talking down to them. He describes some of the ways that parents can untentionally weaken their children's self-esteem and many ways to prevent or remedy that situation, ultimately giving the child a self-image that is based on inherent worth rather than abilities, attractiveness, possessions or performance. This book is highly recommended to anyone who is disappointed in the prevailing current views on how to build a child's self-esteem, and wants to try a better way--God's way.
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- Not just for parents
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- A great preview into building your childs self esteem!
- A Lyrical Dialectic from the Master of Discipline
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The New Hide or Seek: Building Self-Esteem in Your Child
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25th Anniversary edition. A practical guide for parents and teachers to help them raise self-confident, healthy children, through the application of twelve comprehensive strategies.
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Not just for parents.......2001-06-02
I was required recently to read this book for a youth ministry class I'm taking to prepare me for an internship. While the book is geared towards parents of younger children, much of the same material may be applied to youth ministry. Also, I find that much of it SHOULD be applied in my own daily life. This book offers great insight into how children develope and I would encourage everyone to read, no matter what your situation is.
Biblical vision and values for our children.......1999-10-18
ENOUGH of this "passive parenting" many adults hold so dear to their hearts! This book holds strong and solid advice for parents to be a formative part of their child's life by exercising love, understanding, and discipline. It is an incredible book and an easy two-day read. Isaiah 54:13 conveys the ultimate goal and message of this book, "All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children". It reaffirmed for me biblical values for raising my child to please the Lord by preserving the delicate spirit within. You will absolutely fall in love with this book and begin your search for the next Dr. Dobson book...as I am!
A great preview into building your childs self esteem!.......1999-06-22
Upon strong recommendation from my cousin I read Hide or Seek. I have read many books on raising children as I aspire to be the best parent that I possibly can. I have found that James Dobson more consistantly finds the balance between loving your children and teaching your children hands down to other literature that is available. He has helped me to trust in my own capability and knowledge and develop a system that works for "our" family. There are so many paths that we as parents have to speculate about. Dobson helps to high-light a path that nurtures your childs spirit while developing a deep sense of respect for themselves as well as others.
A Lyrical Dialectic from the Master of Discipline.......1999-04-24
James Dobson, fundamentalist qua child psychologist, has done it again with this wonderful textually self-referential dialectic on child "rearing."
Dobson, who's earlier work has inspired us to spank our children, really hits the mark with his proverbial cat o' nine-tails here. Gone is the winsome, friendly Dobson- replaced by a ruthless Dobson seeking to enhance "self-esteem" through the either/or of "hide and seek."
Skillfully blending a poetic sense of kinder-angst with the ethic of the ubermensch, Dobson clearly establishes a nexus of wunderkind endlossung, with a result that is sure to elicit more than a few belly laughs.
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True stories, inspiring quotations, thought-provoking dilemmas, and activities help elementary school children build positive character traits including caring, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From the best-selling author of What Do You Stand For? For Teens. Includes updated resources. Previous Title: Being Your Best; black & white photos & illustrations, 7 1Ž4" x 9", 9 reproducible handout masters, ages 7-12.
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A godsend for the teenager suffering from obesity and low self-esteem........2007-04-18
Many overweight and/or obese teenagers and young adults suffer from both low self-esteem and insecurity--I myself (at one time) suffered from this problem. This book's authors have incorporated many of the key elements of Lindora's Lean For Life program which have made it such a success. Written with compassion and insight, it can be a great aid for those teenagers and young adults dealing with obesity and the low self-esteem so often associated with it. My only regret is not having known what I do today (I started the LFL program at the age of 30--after having been obese for years while dealing with yo-yo dieting).
Great book to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem........1999-02-08
This book rocks. I was bulimic, but when I read the book I found out new ways to loose weight that really works without hurting myself. Needless to say, it helped me A LOT.
This book is the bomb!!!!!.......1998-08-26
We teens lead some pretty extreme lives. In between bungee jumping, sky surfing, and looking for new places on my body to pierce, it can be a total bummer trying to eat right. That's why this book is way cool!!!! The 28 day program rocked!!! You gotta give it up for this one!!!!
an excellent help-book for overweight or troubled teens.......1997-12-23
i'm really very excited about `bodyPRIDE' simply because i have a teenage boy who was overweight and in a lot of despair about it. we used this book on a daily basis and within 4 months, he dropped several pounds. more important, his self-awareness and self-esteem grew dramatically. now, he's trying out for junior varsity football and is more happy about himself. the plan is easy to do and takes you through it, step by step. your kid can do it with you or, better yet, by him or herself. the language talks to them directly, i think. if you have a problem with your kid, this is a good tool. honestly, art richman
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Everybody Tells Me to Be Myself but I Do Not Know Who I Am: Building Your Self-esteem (Faithgirlz!)
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Short, concise, and easy-to-read, I TOLD YOU A MILLION TIMES...takes readers back to thier own childhoods to recall traditional remarks they heard from thier parents which often interferes with cooperation from children and teens. By choosing words carefully families discover a new level of respect for each other, and everybody wins. Discipline is never easy, but positive discipline aims to mend relationships, not break them. Time-out is also outlined as an alternative to spanking.
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- An Important Book for Teens, Parents, and Those in the Helping Profession
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Celebrate You: Building Your Self-Esteem (Coping with Modern Issues)
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An Important Book for Teens, Parents, and Those in the Helping Profession.......2005-11-15
"Celebrate You!" is a book that was written specifically for teens re: what self-esteem is, what can cause low self-esteem, & how to build your self-esteem - as well as several great ideas for "getting through" the teen years.
Although this book has a lot of great information, it's relatively short - less than 70 pages - and it's written in an easy to understand format (with many great examples & exercises). As a result, I think it's "just the right" size for teenagers.
I suggest that the parents read it first (as there are several great ideas that parents can implement), and then have their teen read it, and then discuss it together.
Overall, I would highly recommend "Celebrate You!" to ALL parents & teens, as well as those who work in the helping professions - what can be more important than building the self-esteem of "our" children & ourselves?
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- A lavishly illustrated story about inspiration, courage, and the wonder of seeing architectural beauty gradually take shape.
- You Gotta Love a Somersaulting Mouse
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Ambrose And The Cathedral Dream (Sorenson, Margo. Ambrose the Mouse Books)
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Ambrose the mouse longs to follow in the tradition of his mouse family and help to build the cathedral. However, his mouse cousins tease him because he has been too busy daydreaming to practice the somersaults that startle the tired workers and help them to stay awake. Ambrose resolves to not only help build the cathedral, but to help William the Master Builder find his dream. Find out if Ambrose discovers a way to help William and prove to his mouse cousins and to himself that he can be of value in the building of the cathedral.
With lavish, detailed illustrations by award-winning artist Katalin Szegedi, this story will teach children ages 4-10 about the architecture of a medieval cathedral and inspire them to pursue their dreams.
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A lavishly illustrated story about inspiration, courage, and the wonder of seeing architectural beauty gradually take shape........2007-02-04
Written for the enjoyment of children ages 4-10, "Ambrose and the Cathedral Dream" is a wonderful picturebook about a small mouse with big dreams. Ambrose the mouse yearns to follow the traditions of his mouse family and help build a gorgeous cathedral, but his daydreams prevent him from practicing the somersaults that startle tired workers and help them stay awake. Ambrose's dream is no less than to help William the Master Builder find his dream. A lavishly illustrated story about inspiration, courage, and the wonder of seeing architectural beauty gradually take shape.
You Gotta Love a Somersaulting Mouse.......2006-12-19
Author Margo Sorenson and illustrator Katalin Szegedi team up again to bring young audiences a second Ambrose-the-Mouse adventure. Like its predecessor "Ambrose and the Princess" this work is set in medieval times and provides a glimpse at the culture of the day. Ambrose and his cousins are the third generation of their family to perform somersaults to pep up the cathedral craftsmen when their energy flags. Ambrose tends to daydream instead of practice his somersaults, which results in clumsy performance and jeers from the male cousins, who end up praising Ambrose for discovering and meeting a challenge of his own. There is also a strong family message as we learn that Ambrose's grandfather was a somersaulting mouse who entertained the master builder of his day. And, wait, the current master builder's dream was that his own son would take an interest in building the cathedral. Which he did after seeing Ambrose turn a somersault! Readers and listeners from 4-10 will enjoy the simple story, history lesson, even the gargoyles, and the gorgeous illustrations.
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