David Buss has released his first book "Road Map to Travel Sports - From Someone Who Made a Few Wrong Turns" covering his personal experiences with the complicated world of youth travel sports.
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 1, 2026 – As the popularity of youth travel sports escalates, so do the challenges, complexities, and questions.
First-time author, David Buss, who has been down the youth travel sports road many times over, shares his experiences in the new book, “Road Map to Travel Sports – From Someone Who Made a Few Wrong Turns.”
Published through Pedal Down Promotions of Manitowoc, Wis., Buss’ first book offers guidance, perspective, and personal anecdotes about the youth travel sports culture.
“As a father, coach, mentor, and storyteller, I have spent more than a decade navigating the unpredictable highways of youth travel sports,” Buss said. “My experiences as a parent of multi-sport athletes, a coach, and someone deeply involved in the travel sports culture inspired me to write this book.
“Through countless miles on Midwest highways, early morning practices, late-night rides home, tournament weekends, and difficult conversations, I discovered that travel sports are about far more than wins and losses,” he said. “They are about family, growth, perspective, sacrifice, and learning how to support young athletes without losing sight of what matters most.”
The Appleton, Wis. resident and financial advisor aims to assist parents, athletes and coaches who are navigating the travel sports landscape for the first time, as well as travel sports veterans seeking insight on fine tuning their approach.
“I like to share lessons learned not from perfection, but from experience – including the mistakes, missteps, and moments I wish I could do over,” Buss said. “I hope my writing encourages parents, coaches, and athletes to communicate better, align their voices, and remember that the journey matters as much as the destination.”
Copies of “Road Map to Travel Sports” are available for purchase online at www.amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. To order a copy directly from the author, email davidjbuss@gmail.com.
For more information on David Buss and the “Road Map to Travel Sports” book, contact publisher Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.
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