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Podcast: The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women’s wellness
Episode: Can we Make Youth Sports Fun Again? With John O’Sullivan
Description: Note: This is the first of a 3-part summer series on Youth Sports. (I'm so excited about this!) I hope you’ll spread the word and comment over in show notes to keep the conversation going. Â
According to recent research, 70% of kids drop out of organized athletics by the age of 13. Today’s guest, John O’Sullivan, suggests that this is because youth sports have become adult-centered, ultra-competitive, and crazy-expensive. I don’t think he’s wrong.Â
Since my husband and I have shared conversations about youth sports on social media this year, I’ve heard from a lo...