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The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting



“The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting” by Dan Doyle, with Deborah Doermann Burch, was released in 2008 to great acclaim. Consider the following points about the book:

  • Eight distinguished individuals from the fields of literature, education, medicine and social entrepreneurism came together to nominate The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting for the Pulitzer Prize. View the names of the nominators. View a sampling of letters of nomination.
  • The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting has already been awarded two book prizes, the ForeWord Book Award and The Independent Publishers Book Award.
  • The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting has been the subject of an extraordinary number of positive testimonials and reviews such as:
“Remarkable”
-Senator George Mitchell
“This book contains more wisdom about parenting, not just sports parenting, than I've ever seen in one place.”
- Tom Condon, The Hartford Courant
“Rich and sensible.”
- Alexander Wolff, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated
“The ultimate discerning parental unit reference manual.”
-Tom Hoffarth, LA Daily News
“As sensitive as it is comprehensive… the work is especially valuable.”
-Chuck Wielgus, Executive Director, USA Swimming
“Clearly worthy of the Pulitzer Prize.”
- Arnold Dean, WTIC (CT) Radio
“Brilliant”
-Novelist Mary-Ann Tirone Smith
“Down to earth advice; soaring inspiration"
- Jim Thompson, in review for the Positive Coaching Alliance Newsletter
“The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting is an extraordinary contribution to the field of sports and education. I was particularly taken by the leadership principles espoused by Dan Doyle. It is clear to me that Dan and I share similar views with respect to leadership.” - General Colin Powell


How to Purchase
The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting

Purchased through Hall of Fame Press, The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting, autograph edition, is $22.95, which includes tax and shipping. View purchase details.



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