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Author Flanagan, Linda (Journalist), author.

Title Take back the game : how money and mania are ruining kids' sports-and why it matters / Linda Flanagan.

Publication Info. [New York] : Portfolio/Penguin [2022]
©2022

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 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  796.083 FLANAGAN    DUE 04-25-24
Description xxi, 280 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Part I: How the game changed when we weren't looking -- Money -- The stakes (and status) -- College -- Part II: The six paradoxes of youth sports today -- The myth of character building -- The parent trap -- Body slam -- Lonely at the top -- The trouble with coaches -- The connection conundrum -- Part III: Taking back the game -- What parents can do -- How coaches can help -- Reform opportunities post-pandemic : bold models and ideas that work.
Summary "A close look at how big money and high stakes have transformed youth sports, turning once healthy, fun activities for kids into all-consuming endeavors-putting stress on children and families alike"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Sports for children -- Economic aspects -- United States.
Sports for children -- Social aspects -- United States.
Sports for children -- Social aspects. (OCoLC)fst01130636
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Other Form: Online version: Flanagan, Linda. Take back the game [New York] : Portfolio/Penguin [2022] 9780593329054 (DLC) 2022014465
ISBN 9780593329047 (hardcover)
059332904X (hardcover)
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