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Youth Sports Burnout: Escape Fear-Parenting & the Scholarship Trap - Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Tired of pouring thousands into travel teams, private coaches, and endless weekends — only to watch your child's joy disappear? Research shows that the more money and pressure parents invest, the less kids actually enjoy sports. Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, authors of "Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports," expose the $50B+ industrial complex fueling fear and youth sports burnout. Discover how to break free, reclaim fun, and turn games into real character-building moments — without chasing scholarships or status.
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