Overplayed

"As a pastor, I have been looking for a resource on sports, faith, and families. In Overplayed, I have found it. The discussion questions at the end for families and coaches in the context of sport and the church are excellent, and I plan to use it as a conversation starter with parents, youth, and coaches."

--Ruth Boehm "Reviews"

"Every page of this book screams common sense. It's like a portable parent telling me that I'm not nuts for having questions about youth sports, and that I actually have the power to reclaim my sanity and the sanity of my entire family."

--Scott Dannemiller "Reviews"

"Good parents who are questioning how sports can build Christ-like character in their children will find practical suggestions within the pages of this book. The authors have done their homework in bringing to light the many challenges that confront families today. I for one am grateful that they give biblical answers as to how to navigate the sports arena in a healthy, selfless way."

--Jim Ryun "Reviews"

"I have been every one of the possible roles discussed in this book: professional, amateur, kid who got cut from the team, and parent of children currently in youth sports. Overplayed will help parents currently involved in youth sports and parents soon to begin the journey."

--Erik Kratz "Reviews"

"Practical and inspirational, Overplayed reminds and reorients us as parents and caregivers to what truly matters: not our children's scholarships, trophies, or records but the fact that they are God's beloved children."

--Rachel S. Gerber "Reviews"

"There are so many myths associated with youth sports that we simply accept without thought or analysis as to whether they are actually true. This book is a must-read for parents as it takes a thoughtful, clear-eyed look at those myths and offers solid, helpful suggestions as to how we can, once again, make youth sports about the kids."

--John R. Gerdy "Reviews"

"This is the book for parents of any kids involved in the abundance of activities our culture offers (demands of!) our kids. Overplayed offers biblical and developmental wisdom to enable and equip parents to buck cultural demands and instead help our children grow appropriately into the people God made them to be."

--Caryn Rivadeneira "Reviews"