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Game, Set, Life: A Conversation on Character, Grit and the Power of Sports
Hardcover
Sports GeneralGeneral Education
ISBN13: 9781940498447
Publisher: Juxtabook Press
Published: Aug 26 2025
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
You want the young athletes in your life to succeed-but not just in the game. You want them to grow into resilient, confident, and thoughtful people. In a world obsessed with wins and stats, Game Set Life is a much-needed reminder: sports are one of the greatest teachers we have.
Written by two long-time coaches and fathers, this book is a powerful conversation about the education embedded within athletics. Through real stories, honest reflections, and meaningful insights, you'll discover how to use sports as a vehicle for developing character, leadership, and a strong athlete mindset.
Whether you're a parent, coach, or mentor, you'll walk away with the tools and perspective to help kids thrive-on and off the court.
Inside you'll learn how to:
- Develop character and emotional resilience in young athletes
- Help kids build a personal growth mindset and mental toughness
- Support athlete development for teens without burnout or pressure
- Shift the focus from performance to purpose-and connection
- Recognize the life lessons sports are always teaching (if we're paying attention)
If you're looking for a sports book for kids, a playbook for coaching leadership, or a guide to character development through athletics-Game Set Life is for you.
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