With schools and organized sports in all forms largely shut down, virtual training has emerged as a go-to mechanism for leagues, coaches and parents to keep kids engaged in sport activities.

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.

With the nation’s healthcare system under duress, young athletes are being asked to cancel planned surgeries, rehabilitation sessions and visits to sports medicine doctors.

The loss of winter and spring championships is taxing state high school association finances.

As the sports world began to shut down, Project Play collected emerging themes related to youth sports. These mini-blogs were collected from March 13 to March 23.