The piece argues that high-level recruiting and “exposure” pressure is creeping into 12U football, pushing families and coaches to treat middle-school-age players like prospects. It highlights how the youth football pipeline is accelerating and what that can mean for development, expectations, and the overall youth sports experience.
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