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OverviewEverwonderwhat it takes to raise a champion-in sports, in work, or in life? Discover the secrets of triumphant parenting--and raising a child who excels. Summer Sanders won more medals than any other American swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.After retiring, she has continued to charm America as a TV commentator and media celebrity.And wherever she goes, parents ask-what gave her the drive to consistently give all she had, no matter what the challenge? How did she develop her self-assurance and raw courage?What did her parents do right? Now Summer Sanders provides compelling, surprisingly simple answers for all parents--whether your child is gifted in sports, in school, or the arts--from the unique perspective of a child who became the world's best in her field.Enriched by advice from a host of other Olympic athletes, Champions Are Raised, Not Born reveals what truly develops a champion. How to recognize a child's true talent. How to provide family support (even if parents are divorced). How to nurture mental toughness and self-confidence. How to encourage your child to become a team player. How to help your child realize her dream without sacrificing her childhood. Winning, losing, and getting both right in life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Summer Sanders , Melinda MarshallPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Random House Inc Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.80cm Weight: 0.210kg ISBN: 9780440508342ISBN 10: 0440508347 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 11 July 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSummer Sanders won four medals (two gold, one silver, one bronze) in swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics.Since retiring from competitive sports, she has proven equally successful in broadcasting, hosting Nickelodeon's game show Figure It Out!, co-hosting NBA's Inside Stuff, which airs on NBC-TV and ESPN, and commentating at various competitions, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and 2000 Sydney Olimpic Games.She actively tours the country speaking to kids and parents about the importance of participating in competitive sports. Born and raised in northern California, Summer and her husband, Olympic-gold-medalist swimmer Mark Henderson, live in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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