Download or read book Parenting Young Athletes the Ripken Way written by Cal Ripken and published by Gotham. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troubled by what he sees as a competitive intensity in youth sports that removes the element of fun, baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr., draws from his experiences as a father, a player, and a coach to provide insights and advice on playing well while still having a good time.