The Rising Cost of Youth Sports for Families Pt. 1

Podcast: The Pure Athlete Podcast · Jeff Francoeur

Opublikowano: 2026-10-14

Youth sports have gotten dramatically more expensive—and not just in one area. In this episode, Britt, Jeff, and Brad dig into the real numbers and lived experiences behind the surge in costs for equipment, travel, tournaments, and more. They discuss Aspen Institute data showing average family spending jumped roughly 70–105% across major sports between 2019 and 2024, share the “oh no” moments when parents first saw the bill for a travel team or a $500 bat, and talk candidly about the pressure to keep up with other families. The conversation covers practical realities like hand-me-downs, setting budgets, gauging a kid’s actual p...