What we'll cover in this conversation:
What athletes want — Research from the Aspen Institute shows kids aren't just playing for trophies. They want to feel safe, trusted, and like they belong. We'll look at what that means for how programs are structured and coached.
What parents want — Parents make enrollment decisions based on more than schedules and prices. We'll break down the signals families are reading — and what separates the programs they stay with from the ones they leave.
Mental health and pressure — Youth sport has a pressure problem. We'll address what healthy sport environments actually look like and what programs can do to protect athletes' mental wellbeing, not just their bodies.
The enrollment connection — Safety isn't just the right thing to do. Programs that get this right are seeing it show up in enrollment, retention, and reputation. We'll connect the dots.
