Between the Games

Every parent has felt it.

The late-night drive home after a tough loss.

The quiet pressure behind the backstop.

The dream of something bigger - a scholarship, a championship, a future built through sports.

But what if the real lessons aren't happening during the game?

In Between the Games, John Tsonis shares the honest truth about youth softball - from the dugout, the stands, and the living room. Drawing on years of experience as both a coach and a parent, he explores the fine line between pushing and supporting, winning and developing, dreaming and demanding.

This is not a recruiting manual.

It's a reality check.

Through powerful stories and hard-earned insight, Tsonis tackles:

• The real odds of playing college sports

• The hidden cost of burnout and overuse

• Why fundamentals and mindset matter more than hype

• How parents shape confidence - for better or worse

• What truly lasts when the final game is over

Whether you're raising an athlete, coaching a team, or chasing the college dream, this book will challenge you to rethink what success really means.

Because long after the trophies collect dust, character remains.