Why 70% of Kids Quit Sports by 13 & How Parents Can Stop Killing the Joy of the Game featuring Jonathan Carone

<p class="p1">If you're a parent with a kid in youth sports—rec, competitive, or full-blown travel—today's episode will hit home. I sit down with <span class="s1"><strong>Jonathan Carone</strong></span>, creator of Healthy Sports Parents, for a powerful conversation about what youth sports have become, why burnout is skyrocketing, and how well-meaning parents (including me in the early years) unknowingly make the experience more stressful for their kids.</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">We break down shocking stats—like why <span class= "s1"><strong>70% of kids quit sports by age 13</strong></span>, why travel leagues are burning families out, and how overtraining is causing injuries in 9-, 10-, and 11-year-olds. Jonathan brings immense wisdom about the car ride home, sideline behavior, when to step in with coaches, and how to raise confident, resilient athletes without crushing the joy of the game.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <hr /> <p class="p2"> </p> <h2><strong>Timeline Summary:</...