Jamaal was an inner-city kid that moved to Long Island with his dad. Dealing with the cultural changes and being accepted by his new basketball team were not easy for him. Teammate Brett McKnight was the steady force that helped bridge the gap between the obstacles that Jamaal and his new teammates had to face. Jamaal and Brett learn from each other and go on to form a friendship, a bond that would be greater than either of them could have imagined.

Commitment, dedication, camaraderie, sportsmanship, confidence, encouragement! Do children realize the importance of these words, both in sports and in daily life? I have put together a collection of thoughts and ideas that I have gathered throughout my many years of coaching youth sports, trying to instill in our children a mind-set and a foundation of thoughts to assist them in not only achieving what they want athletically but also in helping them to become better people. This will help...

Quickly acquire the practical coverage and guidance you need to understand the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities.To understand it thoroughly, school psychologists, teachers, and other school service providers need a comprehensive resource to guide them ...