The Way-Too-Early Guide to... Be a Great Youth Baseball Parent: (...and keep your sanity in the process!) - Couverture souple

Thomas, C. J.

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ISBN 13 : 9798996998432

Editeur : WAY-TOO-EARLY GUIDES, 2026

Synopsis

Written in the style of a charmingly illustrated children's book—but packed with snark, humor, and actionable wisdom strictly intended for grown-ups—The Way-Too-Early Guide to… Be a Great Youth Baseball Parent (...and keep your sanity in the process!) is the ultimate survival manual for anyone navigating travel ball schedules, lost batting gloves, and 8AM double-headers. Whether you're a first-time Little League parent or a seasoned travel ball veteran, it’s easy to catch a case of "Fence-Grip Fever" or accidentally become a "Joystick Parent" screaming instructions from behind third base. Author C. J. Thomas delivers a hilarious, gentle reality check that reminds adults what youth sports are actually about: building resilience, enjoying the journey, and letting the kids play. Inside this hilarious and heartwarming guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Ditch the 10PM Tactical Lectures: Swap pre-game anxiety for Restorative Sleep (your 9-year-old doesn't need bunt-defense diagrams before bed!).
• Survive the Car Ride Over: Hand over the playlist and embrace Acoustic Therapy instead of running a 20-minute pre-game interrogation.
• Zip Your Lip in the Bleachers: Let the volunteer coaches coach so your player can build real confidence through Autonomous Learning.
• Respect the Blue: Trade backstop heckling for Hydration Diplomacy (hint: buying the umpire a cold bottle of water works wonders).
• Honor the Dugout Boundary: Resist the urge to invade the dugout mid-inning with fruit pouches and mechanical advice.
• Master the Drive Home: Keep proper Perspective by focusing on the only two things your child can control: their effort and their attitude.

Featuring:

• Relatable "Character Spotlights": Spot the Bleacher Remote Controller, the Chain-Link Fence Hugger, and the Parking Lot Post-Mortem Critic before you become one!
• A Sarcastic "Glossary of Big Words": Your handy guide to corporate-sounding youth sports jargon (from Micro-Management to Dugout Synergy).
• Actionable Chapter Challenges: Practical rules at the end of every chapter to keep game days fun and stress-free for the whole family.

The Perfect Gift For:

• Youth sports moms and dads who need a good laugh.
• Coaches who want a lighthearted way to set baseline expectations for team parents at the start of the season.
• Team parent orientation nights, end-of-season team gifts, or holiday stocking stuffers.

Put down the clipboard, unfold your lawn chair, and get your copy today!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: WAY-TOO-EARLY GUIDES
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798996998432
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 86
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible