An opinion piece arguing that youth travel teams can pull families away from the core purpose of kids’ sports—development, fun, and community—by prioritizing constant competition and status. It highlights the cultural pressures around travel ball and the tradeoffs in time, expectations, and what kids get out of the game.
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