Ryan Zimmerman on youth sports: 'Parents have lost their grip'
Ryan Zimmerman, a former MLB star, expresses concern over the changing dynamics of youth sports, highlighting that parents have lost perspective. He emphasizes the importance of fun and life lessons in sports rather than solely focusing on professional aspirations. Zimmerman believes that youth sports should be enjoyable and not overly competitive.
- ▪Ryan Zimmerman believes parents have lost their grip on the reality of youth sports.
- ▪He emphasizes that youth sports should prioritize fun and life lessons over professional dreams.
- ▪Zimmerman has shared his insights while teaching kids golf at a recent event in Maryland.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ryan-zimmerman-youth-sports-parents-175025835.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 17:50:25 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-23T18:07:27.778Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-23T18:07:27.778Z |
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