Lexie Clinton

Aug 4, 2023 | salon.com | Lexie Clinton |D. Watkins

Youth sports participation is declining in America. The number of high schoolers playing a team sport has dropped to its lowest level in history and there are fewer sports programs available to younger children than ever before. At the same time, hyper-elite programs like AAU basketball, which attract the best players from around the country, are thriving thanks to big boosts from corporate brands like Nike, Under Armour and Adidas.