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Are video games killing youth sports participation? The answer might surprise you. While 27% of former athletes say gaming made them less interested in sports, 55% of boys who have NEVER played organized sports report that video games actually increased their interest in sports. 

👇 Read the full findings on sports in the digital age at the link in our bio.

#ProjectPlay #YouthSports #GamingAndSports #DigitalHealth #BoysInSports #YouthDevelopment
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Posted On: October 26th 2026, 07:53 pm
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Are video games killing youth sports participation? The answer might surprise you. While 27% of former athletes say gaming made them less interested in sports, 55% of boys who have NEVER played organized sports report that video games actually increased their interest in sports.

👇 Read the full findings on sports in the digital age at the link in our bio.

#ProjectPlay #YouthSports #GamingAndSports #DigitalHealth #BoysInSports #YouthDevelopment
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thecoachsboard 7 days ago

thecoachsboard

That 55% is the opportunity. If a kid's first taste of a sport comes through a controller, the job is building a cheap, low-pressure on-ramp to the real thing. Great research.

sportraxpro 9 days ago

sportraxpro

My kid can name every player in a FIFA squad but still can't find both shin guards on Saturday morning. Maybe the game is the warm-up.

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