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

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