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Life Lessons from Soccer: What Your Child Can Learn on and Off the Field--A Guide for Parents and Coaches - Paperback
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by Vincent M. Fortanasce (Author)
Parent-tested and approved by the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), this indispensable book by a parent, coach, and doctor shows soccer moms, dads, and coaches how to encourage children to look beyond winning and to turn every game and practice into an opportunity to teach life lessons.
Dr. Vincent Fortanasce applies his expertise in child development to guide parents and coaches on:- Emphasizing fun over performance and morality over victory
- Understanding the way kids think and their capabilities at each developmental stage
- Controlling their own touchline behavior
- Instilling character, conscience, and courage in every player, regardless of talent
Author Biography
Vincent Fortanasce, MD, a nationally acclaimed psychiatrist, neurologist, and bioethicist, practices at Los Angeles County Hospital, USC. A former Olympic athlete and an experienced soccer and Little League coach, he lives in Pasadena, California.
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