Students sports registration at risk in Brawley

Students sports registration at risk in Brawley

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - More than half of Brawley's youth soccer players and cheerleaders are at risk of dropping out. Each student has to pay $450 dollars to register. The children who participate in this youth sports program are from six to 12 years old.  Currently the program has only one sponsor, so they're looking for more companies and locals to help these young athletes.  "Roughly in the city of Brawley, about 60% of our youth that…

Why Kids Quit Sports and How We Can Stop It

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