The Cost of Youth Sports Hits More Than Finances
It starts out simple enough. A roadside sign, friends joining a team, a promise that this one will “build skills and confidence.” But for many families, what begins as a harmless extracurricular can quietly turn into something heavier: a schedule that feels relentless, weekends that disappear into tournaments, and expenses that stretch further than planned. What’s harder to measure—but just as real—is what families lose along the way: shared meals, unhurried time, and the feeling…
