#33 When 1+1 Doesn't Equal 2
From Everyday Mike by Mike Earles
February 2, 2026 · 12 min · Season 2 · Episode 33
About this episode
This episode explores the complexities of co-ops in youth sports and the challenges of enrollment versus participation.
Co-ops can be a great thing. But when enrollment math doesn’t match participation reality, and standards don’t evolve with classification, teams feel it. In this episode of Everyday Mike, I explore the good, the hard, and the often-ignored realities of co-ops in youth sports — and why moving up a class requires more than just combining rosters.
People in this episode
Host: Mike Earles
Topics covered
- co-ops
- youth sports
- enrollment
- participation
- classification
- team dynamics
Keywords
- co-ops
- youth sports
- enrollment math
- team classification
- sports participation
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