Champions Are Raised, Not Born - by Summer Sanders & Melinda Marshall (Paperback)

About the Book

Warm, insightful and never preachy, "Champions Are Raised, Not Born" is a thought-provoking, important book for any parent interested in raising a happy, healthy, and successful child. Olympic medalist Summer Sanders draws on her own experience and that of other athletes to pinpoint what propels champions to the top.

Book Synopsis

Ever wonder what it takes to raise a champion-in sports, in work, or in life?

Discover the secrets of triumphant parenting--and raising a child who excels.

Summer Sanders won more medals than any other American swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. After retiring, she has continued to charm America as a TV commentator and media celebrity. And wherever she goes, parents ask: what gave her the drive to consistently give all she had, no matter what the challenge? How did she develop her self-assurance and raw courage? What did her parents do right?

Now Summer Sanders provides compelling, surprisingly simple answers for all parents--whether your child is gifted in sports, in school, or the arts--from the unique perspective of a child who became the world's best in her field. Enriched by advice from a host of other Olympic athletes, Champions Are Raised, Not Born reveals what truly develops a champion.

How to recognize a child's true talent.

How to provide family support (even if parents are divorced).

How to nurture mental toughness and self-confidence.

How to encourage your child to become a team player.

How to help your child realize her dream without sacrificing her childhood.

Winning, losing, and getting both right in life.

From the Back Cover

DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF TRIUMPHANT PARENTING -- AND RAISING A CHILD WHO EXCELS.

Summer Sanders won more medals than any other American swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. After retiring, she has continued to charm America as a TV commentator and media celebrity. And wherever she goes, parents ask: what gave her the drive to consistently give all she had, no matter what the challenge? How did she develop her self-assurance and raw courage? What did her parents do right?

Now Summer Sanders provides compelling, surprisingly simple answers for all parents -- whether your child is gifted in sports, in school, or the arts -- from the unique perspective of a child who became the world's best in her field. Enriched by advice from a host of other Olympic athletes, Champions Are Raised, Not Born reveals what truly develops a champion.
-- How to recognize a child's true talent
-- How to provide family support (even if parents are divorced)
-- How to nurture mental toughness and self-confidence
-- How to encourage your child to become a team player
-- How to help your child realize her dream without sacrificing her childhood
-- Winning, losing, and getting both right in life

About the Author

Summer Sanders won four medals (two gold, one silver, one bronze) in swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Since retiring from competitive sports, she has proven equally successful in broadcasting, hosting Nickelodeon's game show Figure It Out!, co-hosting NBA's Inside Stuff, which airs on NBC-TV and ESPN, and commentating at various competitions, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and 2000 Sydney Olimpic Games. She actively tours the country speaking to kids and parents about the importance of participating in competitive sports. Born and raised in northern California, Summer and her husband, Olympic-gold-medalist swimmer Mark Henderson, live in New York City.