I keep trying to respond to this in a calm, intelligent manner. However, each attempt is quashed by an overwhelming desire to yell "BULLSHIT!"

I have been involved in sports and other organized activities as a participant, a parent and a coach/leader. I know that, sometimes, bad things happen. And, sometimes, the wrong people with the wrong attitudes (kids, coaches and parents) become involved. But, from my experience, these are the exceptions and not the rule.

There are many more positive aspects and benefits from sports and other organized activities than there are negatives. It's unfortunate the authors of the report chose to dwell solely the negatives.