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Summary: Don't waste your time
Review: After I read all the good reviews about this book on Amazon I decided to go ahead and buy it. What a mistake. By far the worst book I have ever started to read. I did not finish this awful book and I am hoping to recieve a refund on it. If I do not get a refund I think that it will be used as my puppies potty trainning papers. I hope I saved you from wasting your money and time. A concerned Eph.
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Summary: Raising A Tem Player
Review: Coming from Long Island I knew about Harry Sheehy. After reading his new book, I understand why he's been so successful as a player, coach and athletic director. I love that he writes about both girls and boys and to both mothers and fathers. The book is easy to read and not only itentifies the problem with youh sports, but tells us how to rectify them in real ways. I recommend this book to parents, coaches and kids. I think it's a fun read and a valuable addition to sports writing.
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Summary: Raising A Tem Player
Review: Coming from Long Island I knew about Harry Sheehy. After reading his new book, I understand why he's been so successful as a player, coach and athletic director. I love that he writes about both girls and boys and to both mothers and fathers. The book is easy to read and not only itentifies the problem with youh sports, but tells us how to rectify them in real ways. I recommend this book to parents, coaches and kids. I think it's a fun read and a valuable addition to sports writing.
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Summary: the worst ever
Review: Fellow readers,
I have heard of Harry Sheehy and the wonderful school of Williams, and I honestly must say that I could not have been more disappointed after I purchased this book. I was expecting a tale of inspiration, but what I got was an egotistical and extremely monotonous story that looked as if it was written by a third grader. I must be honest to you guys; I would definitely not recommend buying this book.Concerned Reader
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Summary: A pleasure to read
Review: Harry Sheehy really nails so many critical ideas in this book. The most important for me was the concept that values are taught through sports, just as much as skills. We need to carefully evaluate what we are teaching and how we are teaching it. Both parents and coaches will benefit from reading this book and thinking about the key ideas it contains. It made me think. I especially enjoyed the chapter on enthusiasm, and the parts which talk about teams and the many ways kids need to contribute to make a team successful. The acecdote about the reserve on the basketball team who had such a powerful effect on the practices was inspiring. Good lessons for life.
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Summary: excellent and easy to read
Review: Harry Sheehy wrote an great book, here. It's easy to read, straight to the point, and provides valuable information and ideas for parents of children in sports. A read I would reccomend to many people.
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Summary: Ian
Review: I like this book so much. It has taught me lots of valuable information about sportsmanship. It has also taught me how to "take" a loss. This book really deserves a five-star rating. I would recommend it to anyone--young or old.
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Summary: A book for every parent who has a kid in sports!
Review: I picked up this book because I have spent the last 9 months working up here at Williams College. I was pleasantly surprised with the topics and the pace of the book. Make no mistake, this is a quick read which is exactly the point - there are many lessons that one can take from this book and apply them immediately - whether it be in sports or working with young adults. I am somewhat befuddled with the first reviewer's comments - was he expecting a tome from Herman Melville, the other resident writer of the Berkshires? This book is from the heart and can be applied to the myriad of life's challenges - whether they be athletic, social or emotional.
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Summary: Excellent Overview with Good Life Lessons
Review: I picked up this book because I have spent the last 9 months working up here at Williams College. I was pleasantly surprised with the topics and the pace of the book. Make no mistake, this is a quick read which is exactly the point - there are many lessons that one can take from this book and apply them immediately - whether it be in sports or working with young adults. I am somewhat befuddled with the first reviewer's comments - was he expecting a tome from Herman Melville, the other resident writer of the Berkshires? This book is from the heart and can be applied to the myriad of life's challenges - whether they be athletic, social or emotional.
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Summary: What "Team" means
Review: If you have ever seen a Harry Sheehy team play, and you know anything about basketball, you've seen a prime example of team play. Year in, year out, with a lot of talent or without, his teams get maximum results from their talent. Winning with talent is easy...winning as many games as possible, every year requires great coaching skill.
Harry has brought that same talent to writing. If you have a child or children who like sports, get this book...read it...and read it again until you REALLY understand what Harry is saying...then put his ideas into action...you and your kids will be much better for it.
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