Why youth athletes might feel pressure to succeed for parents USA Today - Vertical Apr 25, 2026 Apr 25, 2026 Updated Apr 28, 2026 0 Chief ribbon cutting Early morning storms bring wind and hail Steilacoom ferry terminal Pride flag draws angry emails, town cites state lease Lion statue stolen from Piqued Curiosities Antiques Nebraska's Will Bolt and players after elimination from NCAA Baseball Regional Omaha Police remind public of College World Series traffic updates and security messures Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Despite Betting Allegations Birthright citizenship decision looms as Trump court cases mount Naturalization ceremony at Homestead National Historical Park Literacy Training Massive proton therapy device installed at Buffett Cancer Center Where Is It Illegal To Be Gay? Trump Won't Rule Out Compensation For January 6 Rioters NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility Taylor Swift among celebs at stars studded MSG for Game 4 of NBA Finals Construction continues on Omaha Streetcar Maintenance Facility Nebraska Reptiles People attend College World Series Fan Fest Prefer us on Google Learn More USA TODAY Sports columnist 'Coach Steve' Borelli discusses the reasons why youth athletes may feel pressure to succeed for their parents. As featured on Column: Survey reveals extent of pressure parents put on kids through sports Why do children participate in sports, quit sports or maybe never even start them in the first place? Latest video Iran emerges stronger, Israel more isolated after war, analysts warn Deadly Israeli strike hits Beirut Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk Knicks fans set school bus on fire Teen shot during Knicks celebration in Times Square Jalen Brunson Joins Michael Jordan in NBA Finals History, Wins Finals MVP Stephen A. Smith Says Knicks SAVED NBA After Beating Victor Wembanyama's Spurs Victor Wembanyama Admits Harsh NBA Finals Truth After Knicks Break Spurs' Heart Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 0 Comments
Column: Survey reveals extent of pressure parents put on kids through sports Why do children participate in sports, quit sports or maybe never even start them in the first place?
