The Sporting Parent: Everything you need to ensure your child succeeds in sport and in life

by Nathan Parnham

Overview

Are you a sporting parent who wants to see your child succeed not only in sport, but also in life?

And do you want to give them every chance to do that, the right way?

If you answered 'yes' to both of those questions, then this book is for you!

Author Nathan Parnham draws on close to two decades of experience in the athlete development space in both the amateur and professional ranks to provide you with the key insights and knowledge you need to help your sporting child, the right way.

It's a no-holds barred 'go to manual' to help you navigate your way through the confusing world of kids' sport. You'll discover:

· How we have failed a generation of Australian kids

· Suggestions to build the foundations that will help your child succeed in sport

· Strategies to help you and your kids work together towards a brighter future through childhood, adolescence, and beyond.

A first of its kind, certain to withstand the test of time.

This is a must read for any Australian sporting parent!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780646834153
Publisher:	Sporting Parent
Publication date:	06/21/2021
Pages:	218
Sales rank:	1,036,264
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Nathan Parnham is a Strength and Conditioning Coach located in Brisbane Australia. His career spans close to two decades working across multiple sports at both the amateur and professional levels. Nathan is one of the few coaches to have worked across both genders throughout the development pathway into and including professional sport. His expansive career includes working with The Parramatta Eels (NRL), Australian Women's Sevens (Rugby Australia) and setting up several successful athletic development programs throughout the high school setting. If there is one coach who understands what it takes to succeed in sport and get the best out of your child's participation Nathan is the one.

Table of Contents

Part 1 - How We Have Failed a Generation

Chapter 1 - Every weekend in Australia

Chapter 2 - Work, life, balance

Chapter 3 - Technology

Chapter 4 - Fundamental movement skills

Chapter 5 - Taking ownership

Part 2 - Building the Foundations

Chapter 6 - Specialisation

Chapter 7 - Sport selection

Chapter 8 - Elite academies

Chapter 9 - Understanding the hierarchy of schools, institutes and sporting bodies

Chapter 10 - The elephant in the room (children and resistance training)

Chapter 11 - Supplement use

Chapter 12 - What does development/maturation mean?

Chapter 13 - Injuries and what they truly mean

Part 3 - Working Towards a Brighter Future

Chapter 14 - Building resilient youth

Chapter 15 - Parent/child friendships

Chapter 16 - Framing

Chapter 17 - What do you truly want for your child? Professional sport vs active for life)

Chapter 18 - Sport and the lessons of life

Editorial Reviews

Chris Pappas (Head of Sport Science/ Strength and Conditioning- Sydney FC)

• 'The Sporting Parent' is a must have for parents, coaches, educators, and anyone involved in youth sport across the country.'

Matthew Jay (Strength and Conditioning Coach- Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club)

• 'This is a book the Australian youth sporting landscape has been crying out for. The Sporting Parent provides the framework for your child's lasting success and lifelong sporting participation.'

Nathan Kiely (Physical Performance Coach- Cricket NSW)

• 'The Sporting Parent sings to me all the way through. It is extremely well written, gets to the point concisely, is easy to understand and absolutely hits the nail on the head of youth sport over and over again!'

Grant Jenkins (Director- Propel Perform)

• 'Regardless of how successful your child is in their sport, every (sporting) parent should read this book.'

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