Skill Fit is a work that deals with how parents and educators should teach their children physical skills. Skill Fit lays out a plan and model that can easily be followed by adults that are concerned with properly educating their children. The author is an award winning NFL coach who has worked with people of all ages since 1978. Skill Fit is a model of fitness that emphasizes learning to do things the right way. A foundational truth is that learning to “do” something well builds confidence. As the training system is defined the reader is lead to the conclusion that acquiring knowledge and building skill are two entirely different things. “ You cannot exercise at all without demonstrating a skill. Thus, the exercise may be executed the right or the wrong way – depending on the level of skill development and execution.” The reader will learn: • The poor movement patterns that lead to eventual physical injury or breakdown. • That Life Skills are essential to maintaining fitness. • The Pathway to Peak Performance – a new and innovative fitness model. • The 12 essential movement skills that everyone should master. • The important goals of youth coaches. • How to properly perform a movement skills check up. • The 7 stages of physical development. • The codependency of skill and ability. The book concludes with graphs that allow the reader to see what skills and abilities are needed to excel in a wide range of recreational and sport activities. Kent Johnston has over two decades experience as an NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach. Johnston began his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1987. He then spent seven years in Green Bay during which time the Packers made six playoff appearances and played in two Super Bowls. He began researching youth training programs during his time with the Packers. The author also has spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, and most recently San Diego Chargers. Johnston was a 2005 inductee into the Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame in York, Pennsylvania. He also served as Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Alabama on two separate occasions. (1985-86) and (2004-05). He received his Master's Degree from the University of Alabama. Kent has also owned a youth training center and day care/afterschool program that has implemented the Skillfit philosophy. The author and his wife, Pam, have four sons.