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Parks and Recreation, 1981
Fred Engh, president of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association, discusses problems in youth sports, including: win-at-all-costs coaching philosophies, parent involvement, and lack of proper training for volunteers. (CJ)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Community Recreation Programs, Competition
Peer reviewedGould, Daniel – Physical Educator, 1981
The quality of untrained adult leadership is a critical determinant of whether organized athletic competition for children outside of school is beneficial or detrimental. Physical educators have an obligation to become involved directly or indirectly as providers of coaching education for volunteers or by facilitating the development of youth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Children
