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Private equity's grip on youth sports raises affordability fears
Original: Parents, young athletes concerned about private equity's effect on youth sports affordability
Parents and young athletes in the United States are voicing concern that private equity investment in youth sports is driving up the cost of participation. The issue has become a talking point as families face rising fees for travel teams, facilities and coaching, prompting debate over whether corporate ownership is squeezing out lower-income children from competitive sports.
Why now: Private equity is increasingly acquiring youth sports businesses, and families are feeling the cost impact firsthand.
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- Parents, young athletes concerned about private equity's effect on youth sports affordability · Spectrum News
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