When it comes to sports, dads are expected to know everything there is to know. Every kid looks up to their dad to show them how to throw a baseball, pass a football, or dribble a basketball. But what if you don't have the answers? Cool Sports Dad will make sure you have the skills and knowledge to show your kids how to do everything from skipping a stone to choosing the right baseball bat.

Fascinate your kids by juggling three balls in the air, dazzle them with a lesson on how to throw a football with a perfect spiral, and amaze them with tips on how to snag a foul ball at a major league baseball game. All of these tips come from famous pro athletes, like 2008 NFL Rookie of the Year Matt Ryan, Red Sox superstar Jacoby Ellsbury, and NBA star Grant Hill. In their mini essays, the world's most knowledgeable professional sports stars divulge insider tips that will make you the coolest dad on the block.

Included along with the detailed instructions are quick tips for fast and easy reference. Have fun and impress your kids and their friends with 75 amazing sporting tricks and watch proudly as they have fun with games, activities, and pastimes that you taught them.

Be the coolest dad on the block with these sports tricks from professional athletes.

About the Author
David Fischer has written numerous books on sports for adults and young readers, including Greatest Sports Rivalrles, The 50 Coolest Jobs in Sports, and Do Curve Balls Really Curve? He has written for the New York Times and Sports Illustrated for Kids, and has worked for Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, and the National Sports Daily. He was presented a Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Educational Publishing in 1998. David lives in River Vale, New Jersey with his wife Carolyn and children Rachel and Jack.


Book Information
ISBN 9781616088286
Author David Fischer
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Weight(grams) 503g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 18mm