Kid Athletes

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.

🏒 A fake relationship. One surly single dad. And a six-year-old wedding planner with a glitter problem. 💍✨ Dr. Sophie Hartwell has zero interest in romance. She’s too busy dodging small-town gossip, managing her new job as the Maple Grove hockey team’s physician, and pretending not to notice how annoyingly hot the team captain is… even if his daughter has already decided they’re getting married. Enter Nate Bishop: 🧊 grumpy hockey captain 💪 single dad 🔥 dangerously kissable when he’s annoyed (which is… always) When one tiny misunderstanding leads the entire town...

A holistic approach to athleticism, this book delves deep into the mental facets of sports, recognizing that success isn’t solely dictated by physical prowess.

Unlock the Mental Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness for Young Basketball Athletes What separates good athletes from great ones? It's not just talent. It's not just hard work. It's mental toughness. In Mental Toughness for Young Basketball Players, young athletes will discover the winning mindset needed to thrive—on the court and in life. This powerful and practical book dives deep into the mental game of basketball, providing real-life stories, faith-based insights, and proven strategies to help athletes develop unshakeable confidence, bounce back from failure, set ambitious ...

Confidence, Mental Toughness, & Focus for Student-Athletes in Just 3 Minutes a Day Does your athlete play like a superstar in practice, but 'disappear' when the game-day pressure is on? New 2026 Updated Edition: A Practical, 30 Day Habits Based Book for Young Athletes 12-18 Years Old Release External Pressures, Control the Controllables: Unstoppable Athletes know how to lock in and drown out the noise. This book teaches you how. Stop the Comparison & Criticism: Unstoppable Athletes do not focus on what others are doing and they do not beat themselves up for not being perfect. Learn how to ...

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Hockey Story Kids Won’t Be Able To Put Down ⭐ 🏒 One Stick. One Season. One Secret That Could Change Everything 🏒 🔥 A Fast-Paced Hockey Mystery Packed With Action, Heart & A Secret That Could Rewrite The Game 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Mystery & High-Stakes Competition 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Ice… And Into A Mystery That Could Change Everything? ❄️ Owen Has Always Loved Hockey—But He’s Never Been More Than An Average Player. That All Changes The Day He Discovers A Weathered Stick ...

Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.

What separates young athletes who rise under pressure from those who shut down? It is not talent. It is not size. It is not luck. It is mental toughness. The Caveman’s Guide to Mental Toughness for Young Athletes delivers a powerful, age-appropriate introduction to mindset, resilience, confidence, and focus through a format kids actually enjoy. Using humor, storytelling, and memorable characters, this book turns complex sports psychology concepts into practical lessons young athletes can understand and apply immediately. At the center of the book are Ugg and Glard, two cavemen with very ...

How do you pick football’s GOATs? Is Tom Brady the greatest quarterback? Is Alan Page the greatest defensive tackle? Who’s the all-around champ? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Learn more about some of the legends of football and see if you agree that they’re the greatest of all time.

Today's youth-sports experience provokes countless questions for well-intentioned parents. How young should kids start playing sports? Should they specialize—and when? What should a parent do when their kid is not getting the playing time they think their child deserves? How do parents encourage children without overwhelming them? Raising Empowered Athletes has answers for every youth-sports situation with an overarching goal of not only helping parents raise strong athletes but also nurture great human beings who are empowered to succeed on and off the playing field.

Parents, do you want to know how college coaches evaluate your child and who and how they recruit? Written by a former NCAA head coach and—more importantly—a baseball dad, The Process shares with you what it takes to get there from Little League through high school. Walter Beede is a baseball dad who played and coached for the last forty years. He has helped develop both of his sons into college ball players, and his son Tyler into an MLB player for the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. Having lived through the entire process as a student-athlete, a college head coach, and a ...

What does it really take to become a baseball legend? It is not just talent. It is discipline. Resilience. Courage under pressure. And the determination to keep showing up when quitting would be easier. Baseball Legends You Should Know introduces young readers to 28 of the most iconic players in baseball history, from trailblazers and record breakers to quiet leaders and modern superstars. Each story goes beyond statistics to reveal the character, mindset, and life lessons that shaped these athletes into legends. Designed for kids who love sports and parents who value strong role models, ...

The 7-Day System That Transforms Young Athletes From Talented to Unstoppable. After years of competing in the high jump and serving as a naval officer, I came across something major: Physical talent alone rarely creates champions. The deciding factor lies in the battle inside their minds. Does your young athlete ever… Excel in practice but freeze during competition? Struggle with anxiety or nerves before big games? Lose confidence after a mistake instead of bouncing back? Get distracted easily and lose focus mid-play? You're not alone. These challenges haunt even the most physically ...

A change has occurred — youth sports have been professionalized and there has been a perversion of potential. It has become scholarships over development, trophies over toughness, and talent over tenacity. The professionalization has created an environment of externally driven, perfectionist, and stressed competitors. Parenting athletes also requires such a vast amount of sacrifice both emotionally and financially. Are we doing it correctly? This book will help you empower your kids to build their mental toughness. In this cutting-edge book, you’ll develop specific strategies: • Find ...

Unleash Your Inner Champion: The Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness for Young Athletes Do you have a budding athlete who dreams of greatness but struggles with pressure, setbacks, or self-doubt? Are you a coach or parent looking to empower young minds with the resilience of a champion? Look no further! This groundbreaking book dives deep into the mental game, revealing the secrets to unlocking peak performance and unwavering confidence in sports and life. Forget relying solely on raw talent. True success, as proven by legends like Michael Jordan, is forged in the fires of mental toughness. ...

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Baseball Story That Will Inspire Every Young Athlete ⭐ ⚾ One Season. One Chance. One Player Who Must Step Up When Everything’s On The Line ⚾ 🔥 A Heart-Pounding Baseball Story About Courage, Teamwork & Discovering The Leader Inside 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Team Spirit & Nail-Biting Competition 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Mound… And Into The Pressure Of A Lifetime? 💥 Jake Has Always Dreamed Of Standing Tall On The Pitcher’s Mound. But When He Finally Makes The Team, The Real Game Begins—...

What does it really take to become a soccer legend? It is not just talent. It is grit. Perseverance. Mental toughness. And the courage to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. Soccer Legends for Kids: Inspiring Stories for Kids introduces young readers to 20 of the greatest players in soccer history and shows the real journeys behind the fame, trophies, and unforgettable goals. These are not just highlight reels. These are true stories of determination, discipline, and resilience written especially for kids. From global icons like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Pelé to ...

The perfect touchdown for young football fans: Bring to life the thrills, challenges, and triumphs of football, even if they are a beginner or a rising star in the game! Have you been on the hunt for a book that encourages your child's love for football and merges it with valuable life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and dedication? Your quest ends here. Filled with gripping tales of triumph, teamwork, and heart, "The Most Amazing Football Stories for Kids" aims to ignite a lifelong passion in young readers for football while teaching crucial values. Perfect for 8 to 12-year-old ...

The #1 Teen Sports Book for Building Confidence, Focus, and Mental Strength — Written by Young Athletes, for Young Athletes! If your teen athlete struggles with pressure, self-doubt, or game-day anxiety, this mental toughness for young athletes book will change how they compete — and how they see themselves. “A Young Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness” is not just another sports psychology lecture. It’s a collection of real stories from 12 teen athletes who turned fear into focus, and pressure into performance. 💪 Inside This Powerful Sports Book, Your Athlete Will Learn: ...

Baseball is never just physical. For young players, the biggest battles often happen before the pitch is even thrown — in their thoughts, their confidence, and the pressure they carry onto the field. In The Mental Edge, veteran college coach and baseball mentor Walter Beede offers practical tools that help parents and coaches confidently support young players ages 8–15 in developing essential mental skills: confidence, focus, resilience, emotional control, and a lasting love for the game. Built around Coach Beede’s signature Fun Over Fear philosophy, this practical guide helps ...