Is the game still fair when only the wealthy can afford to play? Are we pricing kids out?........
In this episode of Fighting For Overtime, we dive deep into the growing financial burden of youth sports. From club team fees and travel expenses to specialized training and equipment, the cost of participation is skyrocketing—and it's pricing out countless families. We hear from parents, coaches, and former athletes about the sacrifices being made, the impact on accessibility, and what this means for the future of competitive sports.
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7 months ago
Exactly 99% of the time it’s the parents that are the immature people that brings teams and coaches down
7 months ago
Now every parent wants their kid to be a superstar and go division 1
7 months ago
I’ve seen where parents tell specifically their kids do not share any of your equipment, but I was taught you share with the team.
7 months ago
Parents really need to do research and reach out and get information about the sport your child wants to start playing
7 months ago
What was the sticker shock of the World Series of Softball ?? I bet it was thousands upon of thousands of dollars for that
7 months ago
A lot of the sports your child is required to be dedicated to it year round, where before they could play multiple sports
7 months ago
Exactly intramural was way less expensive to have your children in.
7 months ago
Let’s be honest you go to multiple tourneys a year it’s in the thousands of dollars per kid a year.