2026 State of Sports Performance

Download the free pdf report.This report includes:

  • Why youth sports pressure is accelerating — and how its reshaping parent expectations, athlete development, and decision-making.

  • How NIL, recruiting, social media are professionalizing youth athletics — creating a new reality for families and athletic organizations.

  • Why modern coaches are under more pressure than ever — coaches are now asked to market athletes, support recruiting, and prove progress.

  • What athletic organizations can do next — how to build trust, support coaches, and prioritize long-term athlete development.