The Youth Sports Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About

Youth sports were supposed to teach teamwork, confidence, discipline, and resilience. So why are more kids burning out, quitting early, and getting priced out of the games they love?In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, we sit down with Jonathan Carone, founder of Healthy Sports Parents, to unpack the growing problems inside modern youth sports culture.From the disappearance of rec leagues to the rising costs of travel sports, we dive into the pressure being placed on kids, parents, and coaches at younger ages than ever before.This conversation covers:• The growing gap in youth sports accessibility• Why rec leagues mattered more than we realized• The pressure parents feel in modern sports culture• Burnout, overtraining, and specialization• Why fun and development matter more than ever• The future of youth sports and what needs to changeWhether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, or club leader, this episode offers an honest look at where youth sports are headed and how we can create healthier experiences for the next generation.🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations around sports, leadership, parenting, and athlete development.