Download or read book Raising a Team Player written by Danny Peary and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-07-13 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to developing athletic prowess, team sports present a great opportunity for nurturing critical social skills in young athletes. With plenty of advice on bestowing praise, tempering unwanted behavior, and supporting kids and teens on the field, Harry Sheehy shares lessons and wisdom learned from more than two decades of working with young athletes at Williams College and Dartmouth College. Encouraging parents to get involved, Sheehy demonstrates how sportsmanship can help instill important life values that extend beyond the game.