Even during normal times, low-income kids face steep barriers to youth sports participation. Now, in this unprecedented time, many youth are losing their support system from sports. And they’re losing sports at the moment they most need it.
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As youth sports becomes more commercialized, parents have become more stressed. Some kids are left behind, missing out on the benefits of sports due to money or ability. Other kids are having poor experiences due to the adults (coaches, parents, league organizers), causing them to quit sports altogether. Parents are left to navigate the confusing and frustrating world of sports on their own. Project Play is here to help.