14: Youth Sports, Aliens, Staycations, and SufferingMaxxing

14: Youth Sports, Aliens, Staycations, and SufferingMaxxing

May 8, 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 14

About this episode

McKenzie and Josh discuss the rising costs and pressures associated with youth sports and athletics.

McKenzie and Josh pull back the curtain on the rising costs of youth athletics. From local leagues disappearing to the influence of private equity firms and the hidden pressure of college scholarship hunting, this discussion highlights the shifting landscape of competitive sports. They break down how parents are increasingly forced to navigate mandatory travel, exclusive streaming subscriptions, and skyrocketing fees just to get their kids on the field. #youthsports #parenting #money #youthathletics #collegeprep #familylife #sportsindustry

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