M. K. Samuel celebrates his love of baseball and family with this memoir that traces the path he walked with his sonfrom Little League all the way to being accepted at a Division 1 college. Written as a guide for parents, the book reveals how to: Help your child succeed as an athlete. Avoid mistakes made by many parents. Assist your child in choosing the right college. He also shares what parents can expect from college recruiters, including his own experience of having to tell his son a roster spot offer was on the tablebut only for 24 hours. Examples of emails and letters from numerous coaches and recruiters are included. Youll also find insights on how to behave (and not behave) at sporting events, ways to motivate your child, sportsmanship, what to expect at tryouts, lessons on helping your child handle failure, making a realistic assessment of your childs abilities, and more. Take the necessary steps to help your child reach his or her potential with the practical guidance in Dream Baby Dream.