Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports

Digging Into Youth Sports Participation Numbers

53 min · 8. maj 2026
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Kyle and Kyle dig into the latest participation data released by the Aspen Institute. The report indicates an increase to 58% in 2024. We also talk about the USA Today investigation of Black Bear Sports Group and its effect on the youth sports ecosystem. 0:00 - A Premium Community Update 4:54 - Digging Into Youth Sports Participation Numbers 34:07 - USA Today Takes On Black Bear Sports Group 43:11 - The Messaging Challenge for Private Equity 49:56 - The Show Schedule for the Next 2 Weeks Follow Us: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.buyingsandlot.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buying-sandlot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyingsandlot TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyingsandlot

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