How do you raise healthy and responsible children in our irresponsible world? With 43 million children playing youth sports, there exists a powerful opportunity for coaches to provide instruction rather than day care. When working with kids in youth sports, Coaching young Couch Potatoes will help you Instill basic habits of physical fitness Encourage them to believe in themselves and their abilities Teach them to work through their challenges on and off the field Cultivate discipline in all aspects of their lives as they play as a team Named the 2015 National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholastic Regional Assistant Coach of the Year, Clapier offers practical advice to inexperienced coaches and parents. Use these pointers to help your children succeed in sports and life.