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Sit Down With the Daughters

Todd Merkow sits down with his two daughters — Madison and Sydney — across three conversations that trace the full arc of what youth sports can give, take, and leave behind.

Madison Merkow

From Indoor to the Sand: Finding Your Position, Your Sport & Yourself

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Sydney Merkow

The Real Cost of Youth Sports: One Athlete's Journey Through Injury, Identity & Finding Herself

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Sydney Merkow

After the Final Whistle: Identity Loss, Anxiety & Finding Yourself Again

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Joy in Sports

November 4, 2026

Are We Losing Sight of What Matters in High School Sports?

Bobbi Moran

What should young athletes gain from high school sports? More playing time? A varsity roster spot? A college recruiting opportunity? Or something that will matter long after their competitive careers end? For Bobbi Moran, Director of Athletics at Thayer Academy in Massachusetts, the answer begins with the environment adults create and the experiences young people carry with them.

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September 23, 2026