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Podcast: The Art of Manliness
Episode: #456: Myths About Kids and Sports
Description: Youth sports in America is a 15 billion dollar industry. A lot of that money is going towards special coaching and training and participation in elite travel teams. Parents spend an enormous amount of money and time on their kids’ involvement in sports, hoping the investment will pay off in accolades, college scholarships, and even the chance to play professionally. But my guests today argue that all that special coaching you’re spending money on probably isn’t doing much to turn your kid into an superstar.Their names are Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson, and they've co-written a new...