"Fred Engh was white. He would become the first white student to attend Maryland State, a segregated college. His intention was not to break any racial barriers or make any headlines. He simply wanted a better life for himself and his family as an accredited teacher. What he learned from attending that college however was something he had not expected. This is a tale of discovery, understanding, and personal change. A lesson still as valuable today as it was then"-- Provided by publisher
Why Organized Youth Sports Are Failing Our Children and What We Can Do about It
The book addresses the troubling decline of children's participation in organized sports, revealing that many drop out not due to a lack of interest but because the current system fails them. Fred Engh, a prominent advocate for youth sports, critiques the win-at-all-costs mentality that has overshadowed the original goals of youth leagues. He explores various issues affecting youth sports and offers a range of effective solutions to improve the experience for young athletes, making it a vital read for parents, coaches, and sports organizations.
Let me bounce something off you. I heard it through the grapevine that there are over 25,000 idioms in the English language. That's straight from the horse's mouth. Now don't get up in arms or beside yourself as I spill the beans on the top 30 ones that will make you think something is fishy about this book. Take it with a grain of salt and don't think I'm off my rocker when I suggest that you use this book for your tank top (no, not table top) as you bite the bullet and do your morning constitution.
The narrative recounts the harrowing experiences of Billy Jones, who faced verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse from his father and others in the context of organized sports. It serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles many children have faced over the past eighty years, shedding light on the lasting impact of such trauma. This contemporary fiction piece highlights the broader issues of abuse in youth sports and the challenges today’s youth encounter in their quest for peace and healing.