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Erin Morris, Sport Management Department, presented “Youth Sport Retention Through Non-Traditional and Recreational Sports” at the North American Sociology of Sport Conference on Nov. 4 in Tampa, Fla. The presentation was part of a round table titled “Socio-Cultural Trends that Influence Youth Motivation and Enjoyment in Sport.” The roundtable considered the current issues facing participation and retention in sport and the initiatives that could be used increase youth participation, particularly from youths that are often underrepresented in the elite sport, pay for play models.