Dionne Koller
Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law and director of the sports law center. Scholarly focus is sports law with a focus on youth sports.
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May 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
#431 Dionne Koller, Professor of Sport Law, on How Law, Policy, and Politics Shape the American Youth Sports System, and How we Can Fix it
Dionne Koller, a Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Sport and the Law at the University of Baltimore, sheds light on the intricate relationship between law, policy, and youth sports. She discusses the pressing need for safety regulations and the pressure parents place on young athletes. Koller critiques the outdated Ted Stevens Act and its adverse effects on grassroots sports. Advocating for comprehensive change, she emphasizes the role of engaged parents and the importance of informed dialogue for a healthier sports environment.
May 18, 2025 • 33min
Dionne Koller, "More Than Play: How Law, Policy, and Politics Shape American Youth Sport" (U California Press, 2025)
Dionne Koller, a Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore, explores the intersection of law, policy, and politics within American youth sports. She reveals startling statistics about youth dropout rates due to financial and emotional pressures. Koller discusses the privatization of sports and its impact on accessibility, urging a reevaluation of how children's rights are treated in this context. By advocating for a shift towards collaboration and enjoyment rather than competition, she emphasizes the need for systemic reform to better support young athletes.
