Self esteem seems to be the foundation for success in all aspects of life. Sports, music, art and other activities provide opportunities for children to develop self esteem. My action plan is to connect, support and share the many skills, talents, of those with common passion. My story-telling abilities have found homes in blogs, books, articles, movies to bring the true meaning of your sports to parents and youth coaches.My late wife once asked me why I spend so much time coaching, writing, and chatting about youth sports. My reply: "Laura, everything you love about me I got playing baseball." That was when I realized my gift back to sports was to find ways for kids to develop self-esteem. At one point, upon a zillion bruises while pitching in the batting cages I realized my mission was not to throw balls at kids, but get them to relax and laugh and walk out of the cage feeling good about themselves."We Played Baseball" My most recent novel from the perspective of a 9-year-old boy just wanting to play baseball and have fun, caught with his friends in the drama of parents and coaches. Lots of life lessons for all along the way."Playing Catch With Destiny" http://playingcatchwithdestiny.com/ A professional baseball pitcher chooses between reaching his childhood dreams or helping help children with sensory deficits with the www.MiracleBelt.com. "A Glove of Their Own." A beautiful children's book is catching attention and uniting sports professionals supporting youth sports. Our team is growing everyday: Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, Modell's Sporting Goods, Upper Deck, Yogi Berra, Joe Torre, Michael Cuddyer, Don Mattingly, Tommy John, Roy White, Craig Biggio, Eric Chavez, Phil Niekro, and . . . you!-------Helping kids doesn't pay my bills. Fortunately I have received great support from 31 years of loyal clients in my DAY JOB: Real estate. Residential, Development, Senior housing, Land, Fixers, Apartments, Investment, Spec. Licensed in 1982
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