Prior to Covid, we lost our sense of balance re the importance of youth sports. Much of that was due to the clubs extending seasons to 11 months of the year, holding tryouts earlier and earlier, raising fees, increasing travel and tournament play, creating an environment that encouraged FOMO, and demanding more and more of our kids' time. Post-Covid, let's not let the clubs bring us back to those unenlightened times. Even only 20 years ago, the environment was more rational.
As an educator, I see all of these kids spending so much time hyper-focused on soccer (or, pick your sport) and wonder, by doing so, how many are passing on becoming the next RGB, ACB or Musk. Time for both? Unrealistic.