Eddie Deleon+FollowAre Youth Leagues Losing Their Soul?Anyone else feeling uneasy about the takeover of youth sports by private equity giants like Harris and Blitzer (yeah, the same guys behind the Sixers)? The latest NYT report dives into how these money moves are turning Little League into big business, pricing out talented kids from less wealthy families. Sure, some parents see the investment as worth it, but is the game still about community and love of sport—or just chasing profits? Curious to hear how others see this shift! #Sports #YouthSports #PrivateEquity00Share
Stacey Hart+FollowSeeking Advice: My Daughter Wants to Quit Competitive Swim My 11-year-old daughter used to absolutely love competitive swimming. She'd practically beg to go to practice and was genuinely upset if we couldn't make it. In fact, right before summer, she even hit her first A time, which was a huge achievement for her Then summer hit. Our pool announced they'd be resurfacing, so practices moved to 6 AM at an alternate location (she usually practices at night). Between camps and travel, we ended up missing about a month of practice. Now, she's saying she wants to quit because she "doesn't like it anymore." My gut feeling is that this might be "summer laziness" talking – you know how breaks can sometimes make getting back into a routine tough. On the other hand, I really don't want to force her into something she genuinely doesn't enjoy. But she's pretty good, and I'd hate for her to throw it all away, especially after hitting that milestone. Has anyone else who swims or has kids in sports gone through a similar phase after a break? Need advice 🙏 #YouthSports #CompetitiveSwimming #ParentingDilemmas #Sports #Burnout #SeekingAdvice #Swimming 20Share
Christopher Brown+FollowIf you know, you know: the infield lifeLet’s be real — half the fun of a NASCAR weekend was the infield. Grills, coolers, that neighbor blasting Skynyrd at 2AM, passing out under a pop-up tent and somehow still catching the green flag next day. It wasn’t just about racing. It was a little redneck vacation, with your new best friends parked right next door. Kinda makes me wish I was twenty years younger (and my liver too). #NASCAR #Nostalgia #YouthSports 50Share
Amy Williams+FollowBraxton Miller’s Sideline Outburst Raises EyebrowsTough scene at a Columbus AAU game: Buckeye legend Braxton Miller, now coaching youth hoops, is under fire after allegedly throwing a ball at a ref following a one-point loss. The official, Idrees Ramsey, called it a disappointing example for the kids and a sign of the growing disrespect toward refs. No word yet from Miller, but this incident has definitely sparked debate about sportsmanship and the pressure on former stars in youth sports. #BraxtonMiller #Buckeyes #YouthSports #Sports00Share
davidsonbrandon+FollowToo Tall to Play? Youth Softball DramaDid you catch the Astoria Future Fish controversy? Brinley “Big Swing” Stephens, just 11 but already 5'10”, was called out by rival coaches who claimed she was too old to play—right in the middle of a game! Her mom, Tracy, stood up for her, and the league is now investigating. The coaches got suspended, but it’s sparked a big convo about fairness and sportsmanship in youth leagues. Thoughts on how adults should handle these situations? #YouthSports #Softball #Sportsmanship #Sports72Share
Mr. Roy Ewing II+FollowADHD & Concussions: The Recovery Plot TwistDid you know having ADHD or being a younger female athlete could mean a longer road to recovery after a sports concussion? A new study found high schoolers with ADHD took more time to get back to class and sports than their peers. Girls and younger athletes also faced longer recovery times. If you know someone in sports, this is definitely worth sharing—concussion recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all! #ADHD #ConcussionRecovery #YouthSports #HealthNews #SportsSafety #Health10Share
