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Creating Winning Relationships Through Sports

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Motivation with a Purpose: Creating Winning Relationships Through Sports


Sports is for all parents regardless of the sport their child plays. As a parent, your behaviors and actions go a long way toward creating a positive or negative experience for your child. Jose\'s book provides clarity and insight about how to use sports to strengthen your relationship and teach your child the values and skills that will carry him through life.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Jose Rijo Berger

José Rijo-Berger is president of Rijo Athletics in Woodinville, Washing- ton, a former professional baseball player with the New York Mets, and a current scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1999 he pursued his dream to start a baseball and softball training facility which today serves thou- sands of students annually and produces more collegiate and professional ballplayers than any other program in the region.

At Rijo Athletics, José is blessed to work with the best staff in America. Their professionalism and commitment to kids are great examples for everyone involved in the sports community.

José lives in Woodinville with his wife, Rebecca, and children Nico, Nevaeh, Giana, and Teyo.

Rijo Athletics Website