Today I\u2019m joined by great friend and colleague, Rich Czeslawski, for a brief conversation on the importance of youth sports and so we can announce the release of the new book we co-wrote together:\n\nIt\u2019s called The Sideline: A Survival Guide for Youth Sports Parents\n\nThe Sideline has one goal - to help parents & coaches successfully navigate the world of youth sports. If you have child that plays youth or HS sports\u2026 or you coach youth or HS sports\u2026 you need this book.\n\nIf you listen to this show, or you\u2019ve followed my work, you most likely already know the immense value of youth sports. You know they can serve as an unparalleled life-changing experience for children. You know they can teach valuable concepts such as respect, accountability, work ethic, coachability, and teamwork. You know they can teach kids and young adults how to best handle adversity, heighten confidence, and improve mental, physical, and emotional wellness. You know it can help them make friends and create lifelong memories.\n\nWhile these benefits are proven, clear, and indisputable, what you might not know, or what might not be as obvious is the most effective way to guide, support, and encourage your children so that they grow, improve, and develop on and off the field or court.\n\nWhat exactly do our children need from us to maximize their youth sports experience?\n\nThe Sideline is here to answer that and much more. This resource is concise, practical, and actionable and has everything a youth sports parent (or coach) needs!