1. PROBLEMS IN YOUTH SPORTS

2. ARE YOUTH SPORTS DAMAGING OUR YOUTH?
GUIDING QUESTION

3. QUICK TALK
DISCUSS THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES YOU HAVE HAD OR SEEN IN SPORT.

5. QUICK TALK
DO YOU AGREE THAT REWARDING PARTICIPATION DIMINISHES CHARACTER BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES?

7. WHY DOES IMAGE AND HYPE WIN OVER HARD WORK, EFFORT AND ENTHUSIASM?
QUICK TALK
WHY DOES IMAGE AND HYPE WIN OVER HARD WORK, EFFORT AND ENTHUSIASM?

9. QUICK TALK
DO YOU THINK SHOE COMPANIES ARE JUSTIFIED IN USING YOUTH ATHLETES TO PROMOTE THEIR PRODUCTS?

11. IS THERE TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON KIDS TO PERFORM?
QUICK TALK
IS THERE TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON KIDS TO PERFORM?

13. WHAT SOLUTIONS WERE PRESENTED TO HELP DEVELOP LOVE OF SPORT?
QUICK TALK
WHAT SOLUTIONS WERE PRESENTED TO HELP DEVELOP LOVE OF SPORT?

14. The 4 biggest problems in youth sports today
READ ARTICLE AND RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING:
Do you believe these are valid problems? WHY?
What can be done to change the current landscape of youth sports?
Share your responses with a neighbor.

15. ETHICAL RESPONSE #2 Statement:
Youth sports should focus on participation and fun with little to no emphasis being placed on winning. Agree or Disagree - Follow the criteria on the evaluation document.