49. Have Kids' Sports Gone Too Far?

Y'all, I'm really struggling with all the changes I've seen in youth sports. It seems like leagues are starting earlier and earlier, and the pressure to participate becomes a handful to balance along with family life. Are we pushing too hard, too young?I decided to talk with my old friend Mark Pancratz to get his opinion. Mark is not just your average sports enthusiast—he's been in the game his whole life, from playing sports himself to coaching at UT, and now, he's figuring it out with his two daughters. We talk about the value of travel sports, the financial burden, and finding the right approach: as in, let your kids do what they want. And let's not forget about the not-so-pretty side of parents' behavior at youth games—yep, we're going there.Mark and I are all about finding that sweet spot of balance. Tune in to hear if we've figured it out...- - - - - - - - - - -Liz Durham Instagram | WebsiteSubscribe Apple Podcast | SpotifyBeing Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production