Youth sports are such an important part of American life. The following videos are great for discussion of the role of youth sports in America.
Sperm U (9:19): A great clip that show the importance to many parents of selective athletic genes when possible. Interesting expectations of parents of children as young as 4 discussing the idea of future scholarships.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3554822
The Power of One (9:01): This is an amazing young boy who accomplished so much in youth sports despite have one leg amputated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFpM7QHpQ4s
He continued his athletic career as a high school wrestler.
Josiah’s Time (13:35): What are youth sports REALLY about? Inclusion vs. Winning. What an amazing story!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCSzysu_flY
A League of Her Own
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3632180
OTL ESPN: Gambling on Youth Football:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=6451796
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re9bN48qgho