If you’re a player, parent, coach, or just a sports fan, Episode 8 of the Off The Plate Podcast is for you as the hot topic of Youth Sports is discussed. Vance Bonner joins Mike and Russell to share his perspective as a former D1 player and current Head Baseball Coach in Texas.The guys talk about what it’s like to be parents as well as coaches.  The unreasonable expectation of perhaps as many as 70%-80% of parents that their kids are going to get scholarships and/or go pro, even though statistics show only ~ 1-2% will see that happen.Young kids playing 100+ games a year and how it leads to injury and burnout. The unfortunate trend of pitching velocities going down because kids are being overworked.The importance of kids playing multiple sports to help their rest, recovery, enjoyment, and overall athletic development.For younger players, the difference between calling practice practice or work as opposed to calling it play.