Introduction
Youth sports dropout is the phenomenon where children quit organized athletics before reaching adulthood. It is a recognized crisis, with an estimated 70% of young athletes quitting organized sports by age 13. The primary reasons cited are a loss of enjoyment, excessive pressure, and burnout.
Genres
Children drop out of organized youth sports by age 13
Genre 1
My first genre will be photo essay for social media such as Instagram and Facebook
Genre 2
My second genre will be An Email Template with a Keep it Fun Checklist.
Genre 3
A proposal for a Multi Sport Friendly League Structure.
Genre 1
My first genre will be photo essay for social media such as Instagram and Facebook, I
will have 5 photos depicting the joy of games by kids laughing, trying new sports and
being supported by their parents. The goal is to change the narrative in parents' minds about
what success looks like, directly countering burnout and encouraging multi-sport participation.
This is a compelling approach to youth sports dropout. By leveraging visual and emotional
storytelling on Instagram and Facebook with parents and athletics, you can effectively reframe
the narrative around success in sports. In my 1st photo I will have a high energy photo of a
group of children laughing uncontrollably while playing, perhaps during a chaotic and non
competitive moment such as chasing a soccer ball or playing flag football. The next moment I
will have a parent and child sharing a moment on the sidelines after a game. It is not a
celebratory “we won” moment but I love watching you type of moment. A high five, a hug, or
talking while walking away from the field, showing unconditional love regardless of performance.
Genre 2
My second genre will be An Email Template with a Keep it Fun Check list, I want to have a 1page PDF checklist designed for parents to use at the beginning of the season to ensure their child's enjoyment. My goal is to help parents set health boundaries such as Did I ask if it
was fun? Did I let them make mistakes? And DId I avoid talking about the game on the way home? I want to ask this question because parents prioritize their own unfulfilled athletic dreams and egos over their child's enjoyment, often causing high stress, anxiety, and early
burnout in youth athletics. In my email I will have Dear, Parents, Welcome to the Team. We are looking forward to a fantastic season focused on player development, teamwork, and most importantly, having fun. Youth sports should be a positive experience that builds confidence and character. Research has shown that when kids feel pressure to meet parents expectations, they experience high stress and a greater risk of burnout. The goal is to foster a love of the game
and to help us create the best environment for your child. I have attached a “Keep it Fun” Checklist. I want to encourage you to look over this one page to guide before our first game and
keep it in mind throughout the season.
Genre 3
My third genre will be A proposal for a Multi Sport Friendly League Structure. This will be a 1 or 2 page proposal submitted to local club directors and it will provide a business case for reducing travel requirements and creating flexible scheduling for multi-sports athletics. My goal is to convince organizers to lower their costs and foster a fun and low pressure atmosphere so kids can focus on their skills development instead. I will create a proposal that's called Multi
Sport Community League and I will propose a reduced Trace and Multi sport Friendly Structure. Youth sports participation is facing a crisis with over 70 percent of children dropping out of sports at the age 15, often driven by burnout, high costs, and excessive travel. In the
Local Multi Sport Community I will offer a new framework designed for local club directors to reduce the overhead cost, increase participant retention and foster a fun, low pressure environment so kids won't feel pressure and they can just develop.
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