The Scouting Report: Youth Athletics

In his new book, The Scouting Report, Dale Murphy offers everything he wishes he'd known before becoming a professional player. Highly informative, it is advice long-needed in youth sports, spilling over to the game of life. His advice covers:

• 10 keys to ensure kids' sports result in positive experiences, regardless of skill level
• The five rules of a parents' responsibility
• Straight talk about steroids
• The 3 primary responsibilities of coaching
• Positive vs. negative coaching
• Message to a coach of a losing team
• A checklist to consider for collegiate recruiting
• Choosing between college and professional sports.