Every parent has felt it.
The late-night drive home after a tough loss.
The quiet pressure behind the backstop.
The dream of something bigger - a scholarship, a championship, a future built through sports.
But what if the real lessons aren't happening during the game?
In Between the Games, John Tsonis shares the honest truth about youth softball - from the dugout, the stands, and the living room. Drawing on years of experience as both a coach and a parent, he explores the fine line between pushing and supporting, winning and developing, dreaming and demanding.
This is not a recruiting manual.
It's a reality check.
Through powerful stories and hard-earned insight, Tsonis tackles:
- The real odds of playing college sports
- The hidden cost of burnout and overuse
- Why fundamentals and mindset matter more than hype
- How parents shape confidence - for better or worse
- What truly lasts when the final game is over
Whether you're raising an athlete, coaching a team, or chasing the college dream, this book will challenge you to rethink what success really means.
Because long after the trophies collect dust, character remains.
