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Game On: How the Pressure to Win at All Costs Endangers Youth Sports and What Parents Can Do About It,Used
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Played by more than thirty million boys and girls across the country, youth sports have turned from a casual activity for kids into a fanatical forcean intense, expensive, elitist rite of passage driven by the needs of impatient (if often wellmeaning) adults. In Game On, awardwinning ESPN reporter Tom Farrey explores the causes and consequences of our obsession with early success in sports. The effort to sort the strong from the weak at everyounger ages, Farrey argues, pushes too many children to the sidelinesand ultimately undermines the quality of U.S. national teams. Weve conscripted our kids into a sports arms race in which individual performance trumps participation and personal growth. To counter the effects of a winatallcosts culture, Farrey suggests measures that can help parentsand communitiesget children off the couch without running them into the ground.Much as Fast Food Nation challenged our eating habits and Outliers encouraged us to think in new ways about high achievers, Game On will change the way we look at the critically important games that American kids play.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Game On' by Tom Farrey? A: The main theme of 'Game On' is the detrimental effects of the pressure to win in youth sports, exploring how this obsession impacts children and suggesting ways for parents and communities to promote healthier sports participation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Game On'? A: The author of 'Game On' is Tom Farrey, an award-winning ESPN reporter.
- Q: What are some key issues discussed in the book? A: Key issues discussed include the elitism in youth sports, the negative impact of early competition on children's participation, and the need for a cultural shift towards valuing personal growth over winning.
- Q: What can parents learn from 'Game On'? A: Parents can learn strategies to encourage their children to engage in sports without succumbing to the pressures of competition, promoting a more balanced approach to youth sports.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed? A: The book is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Game On' have? A: The book 'Game On' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Game On' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Game On' published? A: The book was published on August 4, 2009.
- Q: What category does 'Game On' fall under? A: 'Game On' falls under the category of 'History of Sports.'
- Q: Is there an edition noted for 'Game On'? A: No specific edition is noted for 'Game On,' indicating it may be a standard release without special features.