{"product_id":"sam-and-the-courage-to-go-backward","title":"Sam and the Courage to go Backward","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSam loves trampoline and tumbling gymnastics. The speed. The skill. The feeling of flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut when life at home changes, everything in the gym starts to feel different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSkills that once felt automatic suddenly feel hard. His timing is off. His confidence fades. And no matter how much he wants to get back to where he was, pushing forward isn’t working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith the support of a patient coach and simple, practical mental tools, Sam begins to rebuild; not all at once, but step by step. Sometimes, moving forward means being willing to go backward first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs he works through fear, frustration, and self-doubt, Sam learns something important:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfidence doesn’t always come back in one big moment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSometimes it returns quietly… when your body begins to feel safe again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSam and the Courage to Go Backward\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt story about resilience, identity, and navigating change—both in sport and in life. Through Sam’s experience, young athletes see that struggling with a skill doesn’t mean they have failed, and rebuilding confidence can take patience, courage, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eathletes working through fear, lost skills, mistakes, or performance blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003efamilies navigating big life changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ecoaches supporting athletes beyond just physical skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eanyone helping children build confidence from the inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePart of \u003ci\u003eThe Inner Strength Series™\u003c\/i\u003e—stories that help children build confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness through relatable experiences, supportive mentors, and practical tools they can use in sport and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inner Strength Series","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49293024592011,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49293024624779,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/7607\/7707\/files\/Sambookmockup_965002ca-117c-4fc4-af8d-cf5f34e059a2.png?v=1788290859","url":"https:\/\/inner-strength-series.myshopify.com\/products\/sam-and-the-courage-to-go-backward","provider":"Inner Strength Series","version":"1.0","type":"link"}