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A look at how commercialization has transformed youth sports from fun into a heavily commercialized and profitable venture Examining the youth sports economy from many sides—the major corporations, the small entrepreneurs, the coaches, the parents, and, of course, the kids—Hyman probes the reasons for rapid changes in what gets bought and sold in this lucrative marketplace. He reveals the effects on kids and profiles the individuals and communities bucking this destructive trend of commercialization.
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I'm a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland School of Law. My current sports passion is running; I've reached 20 states in my quest to complete a marathon in every state.
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