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