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Ideas Festival – The Future of Youth Sports in Pennsylvania and Beyond

Ideas Festival – The Future of Youth Sports in Pennsylvania and Beyond

Youth sports can help kids build confidence, form friendships, stay healthy, and learn lessons that last far beyond the playing field. But the experience of playing sports is changing—in Berks County and across the country. This expert panel will explore how factors such as rising costs, increased competition, injuries, and mental health are shaping youth sports today, and what parents, coaches, schools, and communities can do to help kids participate, succeed, and thrive.

Moderator: Christopher Baxter, CEO & President, Spotlight PA

Panelists:

Linda Flanagan, journalist, author, and former cross-country and track coach
Armen Keteyian, journalist and author
Rashida Suber, Head Coach of Girls Basketball, Reading High School

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From the program: Berks County Community Forums