TY - BOOK AU - Flanagan,Linda TI - Take back the game: how money and mania are ruining kids' sports-and why it matters SN - 9780593329047 PY - 2022///] CY - [New York] PB - Portfolio/Penguin KW - Sports for children KW - Economic aspects KW - United States KW - Social aspects N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -