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• Title page
• Copyright page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Part I Youth Sport Basics
• Chapter 1 Overview of Youth Sport
• Chapter 2 Evolution of Youth Sport
• Chapter 3 Philosophy and Objectives of Youth Sport
• Part II Maturation and Readiness for Youth Sport Participation
• Chapter 4 Physical Growth and Maturation
• Chapter 5 Readiness for Learning Skills and Competing
• Chapter 6 Motivation and Psychosocial Development
• Chapter 7 Modifying Sport for Youth
• Chapter 8 Teaching Skills to Young Athletes
• Part III Intensity of Participation in Youth Sport
• Chapter 9 Physical Training and Young Athletes
• Chapter 10 Talent Development in Sport
• Chapter 11 Stress and Burnout in Youth Sport
• Chapter 12 Injuries in Youth Sport
• Part IV Social Considerations in Youth Sport
• Chapter 13 Cultural Competence in Youth Sport
• Chapter 14 Coaches and Youth Sport
• Chapter 15 Parents and Youth Sport
• Chapter 16 Moral and Life Skills Development in Youth Sport
• Epilogue
• Appendix A: The 100-Points Exercise
• Appendix B: Sample Issues to Consider When Developing Your Principles
• Appendix C: Case Studies on Growth and Maturation
• Appendix D: Sample Letter to Parents Explaining Readiness Evaluation Session
• Appendix E: Why I Play Sports Survey
• Appendix F: Motivational Climate Scale for Youth Sports
• Appendix G: Motivation Case Studies
• Appendix H: Talent Development Environment Questionnaire for Sport (Selected Items Only)
• Appendix I: Reactions to Playing Sports
• Appendix J: Focusing on Your Controllables
• Appendix K: Emergency Action Plan
• Appendix L: Coaching Appraisal Form
• Appendix M: Athlete Evaluation of Coach
• References
• Index
• About the Authors
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