Research-based and theoretical perspectives -- What is sport? What should it be? Some definitions and some Homeric remarks regarding moderation / Daniel A. Dombrowski -- Christians and sport : an historical and theological overview / Patrick kelly, SJ -- Youth sport and psychological and social development / Mike McNamee -- Playing like a champion today : youth sport and moral development / Clark Power -- Reclaiming competition in youth sports / David Light Shields and Brenda Light Bredemeier -- Youth sport and spirituality / Patrick Kelly, SJ -- For the love of the game : toward a theology of sports / Richard R. Gaillardetz -- Practices and perspectives -- Playing like a champion today II: youth sport and growth in body, mind, and spirit / Kristin Komyatte Sheehan -- Catholic youth organization sports : a mission-oriented focus / Dobie moser -- WE: a model for coaching and christian living / Jim Yerkovich -- Connection, reflection and validation in sport / Sherri Retif -- Coaching and the Ignatian pedagogical paradigm / James Charles Naggi -- Parents as partners in youth sport / Nicole M. Lavoi -- An examen of consciousness for coaches and parents / Edward Hastings -- Conclusion / Patrick kelly, SJ. |