The Rising Cost of Youth Sports for Families Pt. 2

Podcast: The Pure Athlete Podcast · Jeff Francoeur

Opublikowano: 2026-10-20

In Part 2 of this series, Brad, Britt, and Jeff dig deeper into the forces driving up the price of youth sports—and what parents can realistically do about it. They open with a timely anecdote from Rays manager Kevin Cash about purchasing a $550 bat for his son. The conversation turns to private equity’s growing role in facilities, tournaments, and travel organizations. The hosts examine how the push for more teams, gate fees, hotel mandates, and cost-cutting can affect the quality of competition, coaching, and the overall experience—often leaving parents feeling nickel-and-dimed after already paying steep entry...