Youth Sports in America: The Most Important Issues in Youth Sports Today

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Skye G. Arthur-Banningeditor

Skye G. Arthur-Banning, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at Clemson University.

Youth Sports in America: The Most Important Issues in Youth Sports Today

20180630

ABC-CLIO

Pages 424
Topics Current Events and Issues

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Youth Sports in America: The Most Important Issues in Youth Sports Today

Author(s): Skye G. Arthur-Banning, Editor
Contributors: Arthur-Banning, Skye;
Abstract:

Written by a former Olympic consultant, this authoritative book examines youth sports in America today, from the organizations and companies that dominate organized youth sports to high-profile controversies ranging from burnout and out-of-control parents to the health risks of youth football.


• Examines negative influences of youth sports on families, from financial sacrifice to parental misbehavior

• Discusses the benefits of playing on an organized team

• Provides a historical overview of youth sports in the United States

• Contains a list of resources for further study

• Includes contact information on important sports-related organizations

Editor(s): Arthur-Banning, Skye;
SortTitle: youth sports in america: the most important issues in youth sports today
Author Info:
Skye G. Arthur-Banningeditor

Skye G. Arthur-Banning, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at Clemson University.

eISBN-13: 9781440843020
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440843013
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 20180630