In this episode, Todd talks with USA Today columnist and author Steve Borelli about the rise of travel sports and their impact on families. Steve shares insights from his reporting and his own experience as a sports parent, diving into the costs, pressures, and cultural shifts shaping youth athletics today. Together, they explore how commercialization, burnout, and parent expectations affect kids — and what families can do to keep sports joyful, balanced, and sustainable.

For Articles by Steve Borelli go to: https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2646464001/stephen-borelli/

And to Buy his New Book Click the Title Link, "Coach Steve's Youth Sports Survival Guide: How Parents and Kids Can Get the Most Out of the Experience"

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