19min chapter

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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

CHAPTER

The Complex Landscape of Youth Sports

This chapter explores the challenges of evaluating young athletes before puberty, emphasizing how physical maturity can misrepresent talent. It discusses the pressures from parents and society, the inequities of youth sports systems, and the influence of athletic scholarships on athlete experiences and expectations. The conversation reveals the impact of parental involvement on both the joy and stress of youth sports, advocating for a balanced approach to fostering young athletes' development.

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