The Authors Series: "More Than Play" with Dionne Koller

Millions of children and teens participate in some form of organized sports activities. But millions of others do not. Some stay involved throughout their childhood and teen years, while others quit by adolescence. This poses some serious questions. While the benefits of youth sports have often been repeated enough to be a truism, that general notion often skips some warning signs. Is the present system of organized sport the best way to support youth and teen well-being? Are there too many other stakeholders affecting the youth sport experience, including parents, coaches, schools, media, and the college and Olympic sports movements? Should the legal norms and political atmosphere be changed?  Addressing these questions is today's guest, Dionne Koller, professor of law and director of the Center for Sport and the Law at the University of Baltimore Law School. Her book, More Than Play: How Law, Policy and Politics Shape American Youth Sport, has just been published by the University of California Press. Dionne is the first guest in a new series spotlighting authors of important new books addressing key issues in sports. Tune in for an informative and timely conversation. Host and Executive Producer: Mark Conrad Producer: Victoria Ilano Additional Production: Jeffrey Haynes Artwork: Pamela V. White Marketing: Michelle Miller Music: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”