Browsing: Youth sports

Monumental Sports & Entertainment has launched a new Girls Empowerment Program in Washington D.C., aiming to expand access, boost confidence, and elevate opportunities in girls’ sports.

USA Today explores how sports journalists confront bias, pressure and emotion much like parents of young athletes, revealing shared struggles, tough lessons and human vulnerability.

Once reserved for the elite, sports academies now serve families across income levels. Their rapid growth raises questions about access, pressure on youth, and the future of local school sports.

Billions pour into U.S. youth sports, funding leagues, travel and equipment. But weak oversight and opaque bookkeeping leave room for money to vanish, raising alarms for parents and regulators.