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In the Grandstands
By Dr Jo Lukins
Searching for ways to support your teen through the challenging world of sports? These strategies for surviving hard moments will make you their MVP.
Are you at a loss on how to fuel game-day motivation in a positive way? Fighting to show young people how to have fun even when they’re losing? Worried about the mental toll of injuries on your youth athlete? With more than thirty years of experience as a sports psychologist, Dr. Jo Lukins has personally navigated this tricky turf while parenting her own athletic sons. And now she’s here to help you coach your kid through potential minefields and into a win-win situation.
In The Grandstands is an empathic and straightforward handbook for anyone struggling to guide children through the realm of sports. Breaking down complex psychology into bite-sized chunks that you can read in the bleachers or at the ballpark, Dr. Lukins mixes down-to-earth insights with tried-and-tested mental health techniques. And by digging into these easily applied ideas, you’ll be able to build deeper family connections while guiding teenagers toward lasting enjoyment on the playing field.
Inside In The Grandstands, you’ll discover:
- Ways to respond and react to your sporting child that give you both peace of mind
- Gentle recommendations for coping with pressure, so competition stays fun and carefree
- Methods for developing smart goals that create confidence and good habits
- How to help your teen cope with injuries so they heal on the physical and mental level
- Why gratitude is an important part of performance, tips for managing your own emotions, and much, much more!
In The Grandstands is the perfect companion for any parent hoping to encourage their children in sports. If you like practical advice, personal examples, and evaluating subjects from multiple angles, then you’ll love Dr. Jo Lukins’s engaging resource.
Buy In The Grandstands to cheer for your champion today!
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Reviews
"In the Grandstands is full of common sense, practical tips of how to best support teenage athletes as well as valuable insights for us as parents of 2 sporty kids. The book has helped us us relate to what our kids are going through and given us tools to help them (& us) through their sporting journey.
This book is a comfortable read and one I will return to as I need a refresher. Highly recommended for all parents!"
Jac
"This book is a great resource to refer back to if you are ever having trouble coaching your child or children. The advice is given in a nice conversational tone. It features great examples and easy to follow techniques. The writing was clear and very insightful. I highly recommend it to all parents of athletes."
Dee
"An instant classic of well-though out, well-written and seemingly well-researched insight into being one's best self. As a parent I can take away many examples and lessons. Good tone and a pleasure to read."
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