Youth $ports
This podcast explores the changing landscape of Youth Sports (or Youth $ports, rather) in America and how it continues to shift away from its roots. What started out as a golden period in many children’s lives has become a cut throat industry, with various sides trying to find the advantage. As a former high level club soccer coach and collegiate athlete, Ally Tucker sits down for each episode in a 1 on 1 interview format with a variety of co-hosts from different realms of the youth sports world. Guests range from parents, to youth coaches, to referees/officials, to administrators, to college coaches, to business owners… and of course, to the athletes themselves (at some point, they still matter in this equation). Some topics will make you think critically. Some topics will make you cry. Other topics will infuriate you and leave you asking, “What are we really doing here?” Youth sports provide a lane for growth, life lessons, incredible memories and lifelong friendships. But at what cost?
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Episode 1 Guest: Jordan Parker (Youth soccer coach)
-Has youth sports broken you?
- The commitment (both time and money) to youth sports is happening faster than ever and at a younger age than ever. And a Double Dutch analogy for the ages.
- Expectations vs. Reality. If the parents are the customer, are we giving them what they want?
- Maybe we are all taking ourselves a little too seriously...
- Youth sports parents and their presence on social media.
- Hot Takes
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
This episode is a brief trailer, introducing the Youth $ports Podcast, the story behind it and previewing some of the upcoming content.
Stay tuned for the 1st official episode, dropping Wednesday, June 19th.