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All net proceeds from the “Just Play the Game” shirts sold for the Make an Impact Classic go toward helping to pay for our 13U teams’ father-son baseball mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Thank you for your support!
just play the game
Youth sports provide foundational benefits for kids, including teamwork, leadership, discipline, resilience, and respect for authority. While increased participation brings these and other important physical and mental health advantages, there are growing concerns as well. Studies show that the average kid quits sports by age 11 after only playing for three years(1) and that around 70% of kids quit sports by age 13, often due to intense specialization, overtraining, and burnout.(2) The commercialization of youth sports, now a $40B+ industry(!), may be contributing to these pressures.(3)
The message “Just Play the Game” emphasizes returning to the core purpose of sports—having fun, competing hard, and building character without losing joy and love for the game in the process.
(1),(3) Youth Sports Statistics (2025): Key Data & Trends
(2) 70% of kids drop out of youth sports by 13. New AAP study reveals why