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Let Teens Be Mid - The Case Against Elite-Only Sports

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As we head into the first week of the Olympics, we’re watching young elite athletes shine on the world stage—but it raises an important question: what about young athletes who aren’t elite? Sports are meant to be for everyone, yet for teenagers the bar to keep playing often becomes about talent and competitiveness, not fun or participation. To talk about why accessible youth sports matter, Evan is joined by Jonathan Carone, founder of Healthy Sports Parents and host of the Healthy Sports Parents podcast.
10 Feb 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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