The Game Within the Game-A Father's Journey Through Youth Basketball
Youth sports are supposed to build character. But what happens when the system tests yours?
In "Surviving Youth Sports - A Dad's Guide for Parents of Young Hoopers", Corwin Melvin opens the locker room doors to the untold reality of raising young athletes in today's ultra-competitive basketball world. As a single father of three ball-playing sons, Melvin has lived every angle of the game-from early morning practices and long tournament weekends to late-night decisions about schools, scholarships, and second chances. Part memoir, part guidebook, and all heart, this story examines the politics of youth sports, the emotional toll of being a dedicated parent, and the deeply human moments that happen when no one's watching. From navigating AAU power plays to standing beside a son after a season-ending injury, "Surviving Youth Sports - A Dad's Guide for Parents of Young Hoopers", is a must-read for any family chasing the basketball dream-and looking for meaning beyond the highlights.