Tag: youth sports crisis
Volunteers burning out as softball season heats up
Volunteers across England’s community softball leagues are walking away mid-season as burnout takes hold, with 40% of local organisers considering quitting by July, according...
Coaches struggle to connect with Gen Z athletes, study finds
A landmark study by UK Sport has found coaches are struggling to connect with Generation Z athletes, with 72% of 18-to-24-year-olds reporting “little or...
Lacrosse faces shortage of qualified coaches
The rapid growth of lacrosse in England has left clubs scrambling for qualified coaches, with an estimated 40% of teams operating without a formally...
Lacrosse faces alarming officiating shortage in amateur leagues
Amateur lacrosse leagues across the country are grappling with a severe shortage of qualified officials, forcing some clubs to cancel matches and threatening the...
Grassroots Teams Lose Goalkeepers: Urgent Solutions Needed
Grassroots football teams across the UK are facing a critical shortage of goalkeepers, with clubs reporting vacancies lasting for months at a time. The...
MANAGER FURY: Kids Priced Out of Sport Crisis
Keeping kids in sports despite rising costs requires strategic planning, with families now spending an average of £1,200-£2,500 annually per child on sporting activities...