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Make-or-Break Fantasy Football Guys With Matthew Berry. Plus, Malcolm Gladwell on How to Fix Youth Sports.

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Rethinking Youth Sports and University Funding

This chapter explores the paradox of wealthy universities like Harvard and Princeton relying on alumni donations despite their large endowments. It also critiques the youth sports system, discussing the negative impacts of age cutoffs and proposing innovative strategies to create a more equitable environment for developing young talent. The conversation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing skill development over competition in youth sports, with specific examples illustrating potential reforms.

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