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The authors, who all have children of their own who have played youth sports, contend that children should compete in these programs to have fun and learn the basics of sports activities. However, as former NBA player Bigelow, journalist Tom Moroney, and writer and editor Linda Hall show, children often have difficulties enjoying themselves because organized sports programs emphasize winning at all costs. Many parents also apply a great deal of pressure on their own children to perform at a thletic levels beyond their abilities. The authors argue that both the parents and organizations that sponsor sports programs need to change their philosophy to allow children to enjoy themselves while participating in games. This unique book suggests ways to organize athletic programs to emphasize play rather than competition, stressing that younger children should become involved to have a good time. Only when they become older should they participate in more competitive programs. With practical tips on restructuring the sports programs themselves, this book will be invaluable for parents in preparing their children for organized sports. Recommended for all public libraries. Patrick Mahoney, Off Campus Lib. Services, Central Michigan Univ., Mount Pleasant
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

This is not just another book touting improved sportsmanship and better coaching to remedy the violence in youth sports today. Just Let the Kids Play is the first book to identify the youth sports systems as the cause of the problem, and offers practical ways to rebuild them so they better serve the physical and emotional needs of children.

First-round NBA draft pick, part-time NBA scout and youth coach Bob Bigelow joins journalists Tom Moroney and Linda Hall to put youth sports under harsh review. They explain the controversial belief that elite traveling teams at young ages should be abolished and replaced with equal playing time, team parity and shortened seasons, among others. Focusing on soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey, they highlight ten programs nationwide where these principles are working, and offer ways to integrate them into existing programs without sacrificing a child?s chances for success.

In the pages of this book you’ll discover that it really is possible to sleep in on Saturdays without sacrificing your child?s future!

In his new book Your Life’s Echo, Oddmund Berger gives his readers an opportunity to understand why they think the way they do, and how to change that often-negative thinking. Whether you’re an athlete or a CEO, Berger explains clearly how to move on to the next step in your life. He uses real-life examples that prove the images you allow into your mind directly influence your actions. The Norwegian author discusses his climb up the corporate ladder, and the methods he used to ensure he stayed at the top. “As we sometimes say in Norway, There is more between heaven and earth than you can see with your eyes only.” Berger teaches you how to understand the difference between knowing and doing, how to identify what your self-image does to your attitude and how to stop reacting to needless worries. Whatever your age, Your Life’s Echo will give you invaluable advice on improving your life, each and every day.

In his new book Your Life’s Echo, Oddmund Berger gives his readers an opportunity to understand why they think the way they do, and how to change that often-negative thinking. Whether you’re an athlete or a CEO, Berger explains clearly how to move on to the next step in your life. He uses real-life examples that prove the images you allow into your mind directly influence your actions. The Norwegian author discusses his climb up the corporate ladder, and the methods he used to ensure he stayed at the top. “As we sometimes say in Norway, There is more between heaven and earth than you can see with your eyes only.” Berger teaches you how to understand the difference between knowing and doing, how to identify what your self-image does to your attitude and how to stop reacting to needless worries. Whatever your age, Your Life’s Echo will give you invaluable advice on improving your life, each and every day.

Renowned sports psychology expert W. Timothy Gallwey teams up with two esteemed physicians to offer a unique and empowering guide to mental health in today’s volatile world. The Inner Game of Stress applies the trusted principles of Gallwey’s wildly popular Inner Game series, which have helped athletes the world over, to the management of everyday stress–personal, professional, financial, physical–and shows us how to access our inner resources to maintain stability and achieve success.

Stress attacks every aspect of our well-being. Gallwey explains how negative self-talk undermines us, making us believe that pressure is inevitable and that other people’s expectations are paramount–which leaves us feeling helpless and unhappy. But as Gallwey shows, we have the means to build a shield against stress with our abilities to take childlike pleasure in learning new skills, to properly and healthily rest and relax, and to trust in our own good judgment. With his trademark mix of case histories and interactive worksheets, Gallwey helps us to tap into these inner strengths, giving us these invaluable tools:

• the STOP technique: Learn how to Step back, Think, Organize, and Proceed with a more conscious choice process, even in the most chaotic circumstances.
• the Attitude tool: If you’re feeling resentment, try gratitude.
• the Magic Pen: Develop the ability to open up your intuition and wisdom.
• the Transpose exercise: Imagine what the other person thinks, feels, wants–and develop empathy, kindness, and better relationship skills.
• the PLE triangle: Use your goals for Performance, Learning, and Experience to redefine success and enhance enjoyment.

Now you don’t have to be a champion athlete–or an athlete at all–to keep your life in perspective and your performance at its peak. A one-of-a kind guide, The Inner Game of Stress allows anyone to get in the game and win.

W. Timothy Gallwey has produced a series of bestselling Inner Game books, which set forth a new methodology for the development of personal and professional excellence in a variety of fields. For the last twenty years Gallwey has been introducing the Inner Game approach to corporations looking for better ways to manage change. He lives in Malibu, California.

It’s that powerful inner force that tells you to never give up, never look back and never settle for less than you know you deserve. Imagine all the things you could make happen in your career, relationships, body, finances, and emotions if you were just able to tap into the strength and skills that are already within you, just waiting to be unleashed? What would happen if you unlocked your own edge? For three decades, Tony Robbins, the world authority on leadership psychology, has passionately pursued answers to the question of why people do what they do and what holds them back from living life on their own terms. What he has discovered in working with an incredibly diverse population of more than three million people from 80 countries is that each of us holds the power to change anything–and experience more joy and fulfillment in our lives!–just by changing the way we think. The Edge: The Power to Change Your Life Now is a powerful multimedia program–the first in Anthony Robbins’ Personal Coaching Collection–that will help you build the momentum you need in order to create explosive, lasting change in the areas of your life that matter most.

Learn the art of self-coaching from Marshall Goldsmith, James Carville, Tony Robbins, and other world-famous empowerment gurus

You don’t need to go out and find a coach. You already have one: yourself! In Coach Yourself to Win master executive coach Howard Guttman combines his own expert insight with the advice of other great coaches to create simple methods you can use to change the behavior that holds you back from what you truly want.

Guttman provides the most effective coaching lessons from the likes of Marshall Goldsmith, sports coach Pat Summitt, spiritual/religious counselor Darren Turner of the U.S. Army in Iraq, self-help/personal growth guru Tony Robbins, and political coach James Carville. Put their words into action and you will:

• Clarify your expectations and roles
• Zero in on what holds you back
• Develop a path for change
• Evaluate yourself along the way
• Make necessary corrections to your plan

Coach Yourself to Win provides an easy-to-follow seven-step coaching plan that lays out a set of self-coaching actions that will generate lasting, positive change in your professional and personal life.

Howard M. Guttman is founder and principal of Guttman Development Strategies, Inc. (GDS), a management consulting firm specializing in building high-performance teams, executive coaching, strategic and organizational alignment, and project implementation. GDS was ranked #11 among Leadership Development consulting firms by Leadership Excellence, which also named Guttman to its list of “Excellence 100 Top Thought Leaders.”

Renowned sports psychology expert W. Timothy Gallwey teams up with two esteemed physicians to offer a unique and empowering guide to mental health in today’s volatile world. The Inner Game of Stress applies the trusted principles of Gallwey’s wildly popular Inner Game series, which have helped athletes the world over, to the management of everyday stress–personal, professional, financial, physical–and shows us how to access our inner resources to maintain stability and achieve success.

Stress attacks every aspect of our well-being. Gallwey explains how negative self-talk undermines us, making us believe that pressure is inevitable and that other people’s expectations are paramount–which leaves us feeling helpless and unhappy. But as Gallwey shows, we have the means to build a shield against stress with our abilities to take childlike pleasure in learning new skills, to properly and healthily rest and relax, and to trust in our own good judgment. With his trademark mix of case histories and interactive worksheets, Gallwey helps us to tap into these inner strengths, giving us these invaluable tools:

• the STOP technique: Learn how to Step back, Think, Organize, and Proceed with a more conscious choice process, even in the most chaotic circumstances.
• the Attitude tool: If you’re feeling resentment, try gratitude.
• the Magic Pen: Develop the ability to open up your intuition and wisdom.
• the Transpose exercise: Imagine what the other person thinks, feels, wants–and develop empathy, kindness, and better relationship skills.
• the PLE triangle: Use your goals for Performance, Learning, and Experience to redefine success and enhance enjoyment.

Now you don’t have to be a champion athlete–or an athlete at all–to keep your life in perspective and your performance at its peak. A one-of-a kind guide, The Inner Game of Stress allows anyone to get in the game and win.

W. Timothy Gallwey has produced a series of bestselling Inner Game books, which set forth a new methodology for the development of personal and professional excellence in a variety of fields. For the last twenty years Gallwey has been introducing the Inner Game approach to corporations looking for better ways to manage change. He lives in Malibu, California.

You should worry about your legacy later in your career, at the edge of retirement?right? Not according to Robert Galford and Regina Maruca. In Your Leadership Legacy, these authors argue that thinking about your legacy now makes you a better leader today.

Based on stories of top leaders who have shaped successful careers, the book explores the art of “legacy thinking,” helping you to formulate a legacy that will exert a positive effect on your work immediately. The authors provide a disciplined approach to framing your legacy, as well as shaping it over time. They start with the idea that your legacy is defined by how others approach work and life as a result of having worked with you. They then demonstrate how to assess your current impact on those around you, strengthen that impact, and pass along the best of yourself in the process.

While many leaders “find themselves” and hone their work accordingly only after a major life crisis, Your Leadership Legacy enables all leaders to craft their work and build their legacy unburdened by such crises, and to experience personal satisfaction and achievement throughout their working lives.

“After reading Your Leadership Legacy, any leader would wish that they had read it at the start of their career. It’s a book that actually forces you to think how your day-to-day actions are molding your eventual measure as a leader. By planning for the impact you will have on your people and your organization, you become a better leader today.”

–Thomas C. Leppert, Chairman and CEO, The Turner Corporation

“This important and useful book goes to the heart of leadership today. It challenges thoughtful leaders to ask themselves not just what it takes to get ahead but, more importantly, what it means to leave something lasting behind.”

–Alan M. Webber, Founding Editor, Fast Company

“Your Leadership Legacy should inspire many leaders to empower the people who matter at work, at home, and in their communities. Galford and Maruca will teach you how to learn as much from your leadership mistakes as from your successes.”

–Carol Goldberg, President, The AVCAR Group, Ltd