We think of it as pure fun but the reality is great pressure and there are overtraining injuries. Coaches often lack crucial training. Non-athlete kids feeling less-than. And since kids don’t have a voice in the matter, the only option is to quit. Our guest Dionne Koller author of More Than Play: How Law, Policy, and Politics Shape American Youth Sport, argues we need a minimum national safety standard. The US depends on private corporate investment whereas countries like Norway win a lot of medals and there youth sports are supported by the government. Koller says all polls show great enthusiasm for public support. We can do better.

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