FTGOTG S2, E15 | Throughout the last decade, we've seen a consistent drop in participation in Youth Sports. For a variety of reasons, kids often drop out...or simply choose not to engage. During this third "Special Feature" episode, we explore some of the more salient reasons why this "gap" in participation exists and some potential solutions to the problem.
While many individuals and organizations are actively involved in both researching and solving the reasons behind lagging participation, few have the experience of our guests in Episode 15. Approaching the issues from two divergent perspectives, Matthew Young and Stephen Griffin offer their insights into the problem, as well as their opinions on how we might fix it!
Matthew Young is the founder of Quality Sport Hub, a Vancouver-based company dedicated to providing a pathway to a quality sports experience for athletes, parents, and coaches! He is an accomplished athlete, father and family man, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and servant leader. Matt's passion for sport is demonstrated in how he approaches life in both word and deed! He has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Award Winner in both Vancouver (regionally) and Canada (Nationally). You can find out more about Matthew and his company at Quality Sport Hub.
Stephen Griffin is an author, investor, and intuitive business leader. He is a graduate of both Providence College (B.A.) and the University of Rhode Island (Masters in Accountancy). Steve is a former CPA who has lived in the world of private equity and has invested in and been active across a number of industries; most recently focused on the sports industry. His experiences in the sports industry led him to write FRONT ROW SEAT - Greed and Corruption in a Youth Sports Company. The book explores the growth of the Youth Sports market and some of the characters who seek to exploit it. Learn more about Stephen's experience by reading FRONT ROW SEAT (available on Amazon).
For The Good Of The Game is part of the Sports History Network!
Intro music "Next Level" used under license by Composer Rujay Torres.
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