BONUS: Could this be the future of youth sports? (with Renata Simril, CEO of LA84 Foundation)
Healthy Sports ParentsShow Notes
Youth sports is one of the most influential institutions in childhood.
It teaches teamwork, resilience, leadership, confidence, and community. Millions of families invest thousands of dollars and countless hours into it every year. Yet unlike schools, parks, or public health, no one is really in charge.
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Renata Simril, president and CEO of LA84 Foundation and founder of the Play Equity Fund, to discuss California's groundbreaking Youth Sports for All Act, a bipartisan effort that passed with 97% support and could reshape how youth sports are supported for generations to come.
They explore why youth sports has become the "Wild West," what a state commission could actually do, why every kid deserves access to play, and what it would look like if we treated youth sports as an investment in the next generation instead of just another extracurricular activity.
Whether you agree with California's approach or not, this conversation raises a bigger question every parent should be asking:
What kind of youth sports system are we building for the kids who come after ours?
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