The Quality of Effort: Integrity in Sport and Life for Student-Athletes, Parents and Coaches
Ordering Information: $13.00 shipping included. | In CT, price including shipping and sales tax is $13.83. All books shipped USPS 1st class.
Order through PayPal now.
Please use ramintegraljourneys@juno.com as the PayPal “send to” address.
_______________
“While everyone is obsessed with the ‘All-American,’ Reggie Marra cares about the everyday athlete….If I had had this book during my high school playing days, all of my athletic experiences would have been more productive and more enjoyable.”
- Mike Breen, Sportscaster, New York*
*All bylines appear as they were when the testimonials were given, c. 1990-91. Many have changed.
“The Quality of Effort is a must read for parents, students, coaches and counselors in any sport on any level.”
- Lou Duesing, Track and Cross-country Coach,
Cornell University
“The Quality of Effort…teaches us the lasting value of hope, hard work, and persistence in the building of a productive human life.”
- from the Foreword, by Tom Rogers, Husband,
Father, Teacher, Tucson, AZ
Contents
1. The Quality of Effort
2. Becoming an Athlete
3. How to Practice
4. Winning, Losing & Competing: A Perspective
5. The Varying Natures of Success and Justice
6. Athletics and Life: A Permanent, Positive Relationship
7. Parenting the Student-Athlete
8. Coaching the Student-Athlete
9. Drugs, Sex and the Student-Athlete
10. Cheating
11. The Student-Athlete and the Classroom
12. The Quality of Effort–Hindsight
_____
“A totally comprehensive view on the development of the young athlete, and an enlightening approach for those who believe in the blue collar work ethic.
- Fran Clemente, Head Woman’s Basketball Coach, Iona College
“Reggie Marra has done a beautiful job preparing the coach, parent, and student-athlete for what’s ahead.”
- Kieran Stack, 1989 & 1990 Irish National Champion, 3,000 meter
Steeplechase
_____
Prospective Contents for Forthcoming Revised Edition
1. The Quality of Effort
2. Becoming an Athlete
3. How to Practice
4. Winning, Losing and Competing: A Perspective
5. The Varying Natures of Success and Justice
6. Parenting the Student-Athlete
7. Coaching the Student-Athlete
8. Delaying Gratification: Substance Abuse, Sexual Activity and Cheating
9. The Student-Athlete and the Classroom
10. Motivation: Why Am I Doing This?
11. Athletics and Life: A Permanent, Positive Relationship
12. The Quality of Effort in Hindsight
_____
“The connection that I have always felt lies so strongly between sports and life is apparent throughout The Quality of Effort.”
- Lisa Toscano, Athletic Trainer and Professor, Manhattan College
__________
Ordering Information: $13.00 shipping included. | In CT, price including shipping and sales tax is $13.83. All books shipped USPS 1st class.
Order through PayPal now.
Please use ramintegraljourneys@juno.com as the PayPal “send to” address.
