34% of kids ages 6 to 12 from homes with $25,000 or less play sports. For reference, 22.53 million households in the U.S. make $25,000 or less in the United States.

There is a 30% sports participation gap between children of lower and higher income families.

Normal families spend $693 per year on each child in youth sports, but those with children who participate in elite programs and toward travel and team fees spend $12,000 a year.

Sports is a 17 billion dollar industry.

Lower rates of anxiety and depression

Higher self-esteem and confidence

Reduced risk of suicide

Higher levels of academic achievement

Increased cognitive performance

Improved cardiovascular fitness

Increased empowerment, personal responsibility, and self-control

Improved teamwork, social skills, and social responsibility

High school athletes are more likely to attend and graduate from a four-year college