{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Youth Sports Show","title":"The rise of year round sports on The Youth Sports Show June 3, 2026","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7821353e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1108,"description":" This episode of The Youth Sports Show takes a hard look at the rise of year-round youth sports and the growing problem of overuse injuries among young athletes. Hosts Gary Stocker and Joe Corabi discuss how the pressure to specialize early in a single sport is reshaping childhood athletics, often at the expense of physical health, emotional well-being, and family balance. Drawing on research, personal experience, and real-world data, they challenge the myth that nonstop travel teams, private coaching, and year-round competition are necessary paths to college scholarships or elite success. The episode also explores the value of multi-sport participation, the realities of college recruiting numbers, and why parents should focus more on long-term development and enjoyment than chasing unrealistic athletic outcomes. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SAfUgn5iJptc83SwWDEv_CfhQM7nR0nxNwIx1ZlhHys/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNGRj/NzZkMzU4Y2EyNWJk/ODhmMWQ3OWQ2ZWFj/NGNkYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}