How Private Equity Ruined American Youth Sports

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Summary by Krater

This video examines the high financial costs and systemic inequalities of youth sports in the United States, focusing on youth club volleyball, and compares it to professional club models in European soccer.

From the video

Answers: Why are youth sports so expensive in the United States and how do they compare to Europe?

Youth club volleyball expenses
USA Volleyball nationals qualification
Private equity in youth sports
La Masia youth training model
Comparison of US and European sports systems

What it concludes

A typical competitive club sports experience costs nearly $11,500 per season.
Fewer than 6% of youth volleyball players play in college, and only 1.2% play Division 1.
Pushing youth sports towards wins, winners, and more money sets families up to lose in the long run.
Private equity has entered youth sports because the sector is growing at 8 to 10% a year and is self-perpetuating.

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