Industrial Complex of Youth Sport
From Sport. Faith. Life. by Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
February 25, 2026 · 53 min · Season 4 · Episode 139
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges and realities of youth sports in the U.S. as experienced by parents.
Authors Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski join us to discuss the world of youth sports in the United States—a cultural phenomenon that catches nearly all parents off guard as they navigate what the authors call the “Industrial Youth Sports Complex.”Drawing from their own experiences as parents of young athletes, Brian and Ed offer a faithful […]
People in this episode
Host: Brian
Guests: Brian Smith, Ed Uszynski
Topics covered
- youth sports
- parenting
- cultural phenomenon
- industrial complex
Keywords
- youth sports complex
- parenting challenges
- sports culture
Mentioned in this episode
Places: the United States
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