Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching

Michael's Story

***“Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching”***is an inspiring story about how a young boy’s love for the game of hockey is affected by the pressures placed on him by the adults closest to him in life. It demonstrates how a child’s growth and development is enhanced when guided by those who are more concerned about feelings of self-worth than numbers on a scoreboard.

Readers’ Favourite Book Reviews & Awards has given “Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching” a 5 Star Rating out of a possible 5. The reviewer commented: “Christopher Meuse's inspirational sports novel for children and adults, “Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching”, is a marvelous cautionary tale that applies to any team or competitive sports that kids get involved in. It's a perfect reminder for parents who may sometimes find themselves venting a week's worth of frustration at work during their son or daughter's Little League soccer or hockey game. And while a talented young athlete may want to be guided and trained for a professional sports career, parents and coaches should always remember that their critical responses and behavior during practice and games can have a devastating impact on how those young athletes feel about themselves and their performance. “Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching” is a gentle reminder that things can get out of hand sometimes, and it's a good thing to step back and remember what children's sports are all about. This well-written and fun-to-read book addresses an important issue for children, coaches and parents, and it's most highly recommended.”

“Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching” has been chosen as a Canada Book Award-winner!

 The Canada Book Awards program honors, recognizes and promotes Canadian authors for their dedication, passion and outstanding accomplishment. The program recognizes Canadian books for their creative achievement and contribution to the world.

“Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching” is a tale that demonstrates the value of love and how a child’s growth and development is enhanced when guided by those who are more concerned about feelings of self-worth than numbers on a scoreboard. It attempts to teach that the journey to true peak performance in life flourishes through guidance and education that goes beyond skills, a quality education that effectively uncovers inner strengths and allows these strengths to grow to their greatest potential.

 The value of developing a strong sense of self of self-worth cannot be over-emphasized.

The purpose of this book is a humble attempt to explain how the application of empathic listening, understanding and compassion can help parents, coaches and teachers achieve greater positive results in guiding children, not only in sports, but on their journey through life in general.