Voices: I’m a dad, coach and athlete. It’s time to rethink our approach to youth sports.

Too often kids are pushed to win at all costs or commit to a single sport, risking burnout, overuse injuries and the loss of their love for the game.

(Gerald Herbert | The Associated Press) A young athlete lowers his head while resting in Ruston, La., on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023.