There are critical challenges in the youth sports landscape. According to the Aspen Institute, the average child today spends less than three years playing a sport, with many quitting by age 11. This is often because sports cease to be fun. Parents also face significant pressure, with some sports incurring thousands of dollars annually in costs and travel expenses accounting for the largest portion. At its very best, sports uplifts the human spirit. It's time to use the power of youth and sports to positively make a difference in society.