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Private equity's growing role in youth sports raises affordability concerns
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. As large firms acquire clubs, facilities and leagues, families say fees, travel requirements and pay-to-play models are becoming harder to afford, fueling debate over whether commercialization is squeezing out lower-income children from competitive athletics.
Why now: Families are worried that corporate buyouts of youth sports programs are making participation increasingly expensive.
private equity firmsyouth sports leaguesparents and young athletes
Evidence
- Parents, young athletes concerned about private equity's effect on youth sports affordability · Spectrum News
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