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Fred Engh, Medicine Man for the Ailing Youth Sports Scene.

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

Student Access to Extracurricular Activities.

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Ponessa, Joan M. – Public Affairs Focus, 1992

As part of a long-term study of dropout related issues, this serial issue focuses on the topic of extracurricular activities and their availability in 15 of the largest urban districts in New Jersey. Following an opening section reviewing some of the positions taken over the years regarding extracurricular activities and their role in schools, the…

Descriptors: Access to Education, Athletics, Competition, Disadvantaged Youth