The Cost of Youth Sport & Pressure on Families

Youth sport is no longer just registration fees and weekend games.

Academies, private coaching, camps, tournaments, travel, uniforms, recovery and social media pressure are creating enormous emotional and financial strain on families.

In this episode of The FX Factor, Kelly dives into:

• the rising cost of youth sport
• the pressure families feel to keep spending
• how to know if development is actually happening
• when it may be time to leave a club or pathway
• the emotional impact sport has on kids and families
• social media, comparison and burnout
• balancing development, friendships and happiness

An honest conversation about knowing what’s genuinely helping young athletes grow — and what may simply be draining families emotionally and financially.