Why Kids Quit Sports – And What SoCal Youth Sports Is Doing About It

We’re thrilled to announce that Matt Bambrick, Founder and CEO of SoCal Youth Sports, is now an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine! 🧠⚽

This prestigious platform features voices from around the world who are leading change in business, leadership, and community—and now includes Matt’s mission to redefine grassroots youth sports.

🚨 Matt’s First Article Just Went Live!

👉 Why Kids Quit Sports – And How We Can Stop It

In this powerful article, Matt dives into the core reasons why kids are leaving sports by age 13—and outlines practical, research-backed solutions that put children first.

From toxic competition to poor coaching experiences, the piece looks at what’s broken in the current system and what we can do to fix it—with ideas that are already part of the SoCal Youth Sports model.

💬 What You’ll Learn:

• The top reasons why kids quit sports

• How professional, child-centered coaching makes a difference

• Why we must move away from “win-at-all-costs” mentalities

• The SoCal Youth Sports approach to keeping kids engaged and thriving

👤 Read Matt’s Contributor Profile

Curious about his background and philosophy?
👉 Visit his Executive Contributor profile to learn more.

At SoCal Youth Sports, we’re not just talking about change—we’re building it, every week, on and off the field. This article is a chance to amplify that vision and spread a better way forward for families, coaches, and community leaders.

📣 If the article resonates with you, please share it with a friend, teacher, or fellow coach!