Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

The Crisis in Youth Sports.

How Did We End Up in This Predicament?

What Do Parents Want?

What Do Kids Want?

Escaping the Parent Trap: Pushing Your Own Dreams or Encouraging the Young Athlete?

The Family's Journey: Nurturing Safe and Healthy Young Athletes.

How Do Children Become Competitive.

How Competition Affects Children.

Positive Approaches to Youth Sports.

Notes.

For Further Reading.

For More Information.

About the Author.

Index.