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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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October 28, 2026

Is Your Young Athlete Really Ready? The Missing Piece in Youth Sports

Dr. Matt Kritz

Youth sports has become increasingly focused on developing better players through more training, competition, specialization, and performance analysis. But with so many people involved in developing young athletes, who's looking after the whole child?

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October 21, 2026