05/11/2026
WHY TAKE BACK SPORTS?
A growing epidemic in youth sports is the stifling of our children’s enjoyment, growth, and confidence in the very spaces meant to nurture them. When adult behavior brings pressure, criticism, or ego into the game, it disrupts the athlete’s experience, and quietly fuels the steady decline in youth participation.
-62% OF CHILDREN AGED 6–12 DO NOT PLAY SPORTS REGULARLY*
-12 AVERAGE AGE AT WHICH CHILDREN QUIT SPORTS*
-69% OF SPORTS REFEREES BELIEVE SPORTSMANSHIP IS GETTING WORSE*
WHAT CAN WE DO?
As a parent, you have the power to be part of the solution. With the right tools and insights, we can take back sports for our kids in ways that build confidence, joy, and respect.
Take the pledge below and be a force for positive impact for our children.
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