Hazard of the Game: The Dangers of Over-Parenting in Sport and Life

A message of hope for everyone who wants more out of life than just a full schedule. Hazard of the Game is a two-part book that examines the lives of soccer moms and dads and the daily distractions that slowly erode a family’s vitality. Part One—A Tale of Two Parents—is a parable of joy and despair as the Michaels family struggles to balance freedom and responsibility with their talented son, Trey. Chasing his own lost dreams, Frank Michaels pushes the boy into an exhausting pursuit of excellence, where being one’s best is not good enough.

Part Two—Hazard Lights—is a light-hearted look at youth sports and its effects on families. Each brief chapter provides a positive message that can be read in just a few minutes, with tongue in cheek chapters such as How to Ruin Your Kid’s Life, My Coach is an Idiot! and So You Think You’re Good. Coach Hazard’s non-threatening style entertains while offering refreshing insight into sports and society.