How to Money · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Wes Moss identifies the high cost of youth sports as a significant family expenditure, noting that private equity firms increasingly control these leagues and employ strategies to extract money from parents. Despite the financial strain, Moss believes the cost is justifiable due to the benefits it provides for children's athletic development, social lives, and community engagement.
“One Congress is currently debating because it's you, and it's called youth sports, and it's a bit it's a really expensive proposition and it's it's gotten. You can make the case it's totally gotten out of control of America, and you now have big private equity companies that own most of youth sports, and they're really crafty at extracting money and creating a sense of guilt for every parent.”
“It's extraordinary, I believe it. It's a crazy amount of money, but it is. I'm okay with it because the kids do love it and it's a big part of their their athletic life, social life, community. The community is really great around you sports. That's a massive benefit, I think for the whole family.”