#HeySportsParents

Published: Sept. 19, 2018, 8 p.m.

Reviews: Nicholas A. DiNubile, MD, orthopedic surgeon and bestselling author: "#HeySportsParents is the manual that should come with every young athlete. While it would be a great read for the athletes themselves, it is essential reading for their parent/parents, guardian or anyone actively involved with their athletic pursuits. Sharkie Zartman and Dr. Bob Weil, with their extensive combined experience, provide tremendous insights and information that will help optimize both the sports experience and the outcomes for young athletes at every level. They also enlist an impressive group of experts (as well as some seasoned parents) to add even greater perspective on topics like sports nutrition, sports performance, concussion, and sport safety. Coaches too can take a lesson from #HeySportsParents.” Dr. David Lawrence: "… This is the perfect book to give as a gift to anyone whose children participate in sports, regardless of the level of participation. … It has an easy to read layout, a logical progression of great tips and sage advice, is thorough without being complicated, and is filled with terrific cartoons that really drive home the essential points.” Paul Sheitel, DPM, FACFAS: "Two experienced sports experts draw from over seventy years of experience of dealing with young athletes and their parents to bring us a comprehensive look into every concern a parent or young athlete could have concerning their sport. This book should be required reading for parents and athletes already involved in sports or just thinking about participating.” Lou Vickery, talk radio host, retired professional baseball player: "As a former professional athlete, I was intrigued by the wholeness of Sharkie Zartman and Dr. Bob Weil's marvelous book, #HeySportsParents! The sports options today are many and varied, creating a dilemma for parents on several fronts as the authors point out. There are issues of age, time and substance that parents must address in deciding what is best for their kids. Sharkie and Dr. Bob have done a terrific job in addressing these issues and concerns. Any parent who has a youngster participating in, or planning to participate in an organized sport, needs to read #HeySportsParents. Well done." Dr. Sean McMillan, orthopedic sports medicine specialist: "Wading the waters of child participation in sports is one of the most challenging things a parent has to do. Thanks to Dr. Bob and Sharkie and #HeySportsParents, that challenge has become much easier.