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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 23 MIN

Episode 36: When Is It Worth It?

from The FX Factor

The Cost of Youth Sport & Pressure on FamiliesYouth sport is no longer just registration fees and weekend games.Academies, private coaching, camps, tournaments, travel, uniforms, recovery and social media pressure are creating enormous emotional and financial strain on families.In this episode of The FX Factor, Kelly dives into:the rising cost of youth sportthe pressure families feel to keep spendinghow to know if development is actually happeningwhen it may be time to leave a club or pathwaythe emotional impact sport has on kids and familiessocial media, comparison and burnoutbalancing development, friendships and happinessAn honest conversation about knowing what’s genuinely helping young athletes grow — and what may simply be draining families emotionally and financially.

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