"John Gerdy presents a group of experienced perspectives on organized sport in America that should be required reading for all those responsible for its future. A unique insight from those who both played and lead the game!"

–Harvey W. Schiller, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, YANKEENETS

"John Gerdy is one of the most enlightened of sports educators. Sports in School is an extremely valuable book, chock full of important insights from top professionals in our field."

–Dan Doyle, Executive Director, Institute for International Sport, University of Rhode Island

This lively collection of essays challenges the widely accepted notion that school sports necessarily promote character development, physical fitness, and positive educational and social values. The contributing authors are leading authorities, coaches, athletic directors, and varsity and professional players. They lend special insights and experience to the examination of the true relationship of sports and schooling and tackle such issues as:

• What sports represent today in the age of television and corporate skyboxes


• Whether sports promote positive educational ideals


• Whether sports as an educational vehicle are on the edge of losing their relevance

By exploring what have long been unchallenged notions about sports and education, this volume provides an important new look at old "truths."

John Gerdy is a former professional basketball player. He was a legislative assistant at the NCAA and the Associate Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. He is currently a Visiting Professor in Sports Administration at Ohio University, Athens.