Article written by FSQ’s Director of Sport, Matt Young We all know youth sports are where kids grow, learn and enjoy the camaraderie of competition. For parents, however, it’s a different game—one where hopes and expectations often clash with reality. Among a...
Article written by FSQ’s Director of Sport, Matt Young For years, the “pay-to-play” system has been a point of frustration for participants, families and community leaders. Its premise is simple: if you can afford to pay, your child will have access...
Broken Meritocracy: The Reason for the Decline of Sport Participation Article written by FSQ’s Director of Sport, Matt Young Meritocracy – system in which individuals advance based on their talent, effort and achievement, rather than on privilege, wealth...
Balancing Passion and Pragmatism: The Key to Sustainable Sports Business Article written by FSQ’s Director of Sport, Matt Young Passion, while a powerful motivator in amateur sports, is not sufficient to sustain a fiscally responsible business in this sector....
The Coach Education Conundrum Article written by FSQ’s Director of Sport, Matt Young This week, we had the opportunity to engage with a German-based company dedicated to improving the quality of information provided to athletes. This desire is rooted in...
Article written by FSQ’s Director of Sport, Matt Young The Canadian sport system is structured with National Sport Organizations (NSOs) at the helm, often receiving the lion’s share of funding and resources to access the expertise necessary for creating...
