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From the University of Georgia to the NFL, Knowshon Moreno has experienced what it takes to compete at the highest level. He's joining Recruiting Classroom for The Huddle on November 12 at 7 PM MST Sign up: recruitingclassroom.org/the-…

The game is about more than what happens on the field. Let’s talk about the lessons that last a lifetime. I’m joining Recruiting Classroom as the featured guest for the first The Huddle session on November 12 at 7 PM MST. Register: recruitingclassroom.org/the-…

Youth sports can open doors, build confidence, and create opportunities that last well beyond the final whistle. At Recruiting Classroom, we're working to help more kids access the sports they love. Learn more at recruitingclassroom.org

Join Recruiting Classroom and featured guest @knowshonmoreno for our first mentorship session on November 12 at 7 PM MST. Young athletes, families, and coaches — this is an opportunity to learn from experience. Register here: recruitingclassroom.org/the-…

Through The Huddle, young athletes will have the opportunity to learn from people who have experienced everything that come with competing at a high level. Our first guest is former NFL running back @knowshonmoreno 📅 November 12th | 7 PM MST recruitingclassroom.org/the-…

🏈 Introducing The Huddle! We're launching a new mentorship series and starting with former NFL running back @knowshonmoreno Join us November 12th at 7 PM MST for a conversation designed to support the next generation of athletes. Register here: recruitingclassroom.org/the-…

The Huddle is coming. A new Recruiting Classroom mentorship series bringing young athletes into conversations with people who have lived the journey. Lessons from the game. Lessons beyond it. Stay tuned. More details coming soon.

Youth sports need more than athletes. They need coaches. Volunteers. Supporters. Communities willing to invest in the next generation. Want to be part of it? Check out recruitingclassroom.org

A registration fee can be the difference between a kid joining a team and sitting on the sidelines. At Recruiting Classroom, we're working to help remove barriers and create more opportunities for kids to play. Learn more: recruitingclassroom.org

Something new is coming to Recruiting Classroom. Introducing The Huddle — an upcoming mentorship series connecting young athletes with people who have been there, done that, and have lessons worth sharing. Real conversations. Real experiences. Real mentorship. Stay tuned!

The goal isn't just getting kids onto the field. It's helping create opportunities for them to keep showing up, keep competing and keep growing. Youth sports can open doors. Let's make sure more kids get the chance to walk through them.

A youth sports opportunity can be bigger than the game itself. A new team can build a new community. A new coach can become a mentor. A new season can change a kid’s path. That’s why we believe investing in youth sports is investing in more than athletes.

Some of the fastest-growing youth sports aren't the traditional powerhouses. From 2019–2024, flag football participation among kids ages 6–12 grew 14%. Youth sports are changing. New opportunities are emerging. Let's make sure kids have access to them.

A recent Canadian sport report found 74% of kids from households earning $60K+ participated in sport, compared with 63% from households below $60K. The participation gap is real. Closing it starts with making youth sports more accessible.

Youth sports are growing in 2026. U.S. youth sports participation reached 58%, up from 55.4% the year before. But the access gap remains. More kids are playing. The next challenge is making sure more kids can stay in the game.

A new season can start with something as simple as a pair of cleats. But for some families, even that can be a barrier. Supporting youth sports isn't always about building the biggest facility or funding the biggest program. Sometimes it's helping one more kid get on the field

Youth sports costs are up 46% since 2019. The average family spent about $1,016 on a child’s primary sport in 2024. Registration. Equipment. Travel. Training. It adds up fast. And for some families, it adds up to sitting out.

Youth sports participation in the U.S. reached 58% in 2024, according to new data highlighted by Project Play in 2026. But the income gap is growing. Only 36.3% of kids in the lowest-income households participated. We need to make sure more kids can keep playing.

The numbers tell a story: • ~70% of families say their kids play organized sports • Many families report spending up to $2,000 a year on equipment, fees, training and travel Recruiting Classroom is working to help more kids get in the game.

Youth sports participation is strong across North America. In Canada, the average annual cost of participation is about: ⚽ Soccer: $1,105 🏀 Basketball: $1,068 🏊 Swimming: $692 And in the U.S., the average household spent $1,016 on a child's primary sport in 2024 — up 46%.