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UK Sports Prioritize Profit Over Youth Development, Expert Warns

3/5/2026

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In the UK, Michael Frearson recalls a safeguarding course that prioritized development over winning, a practice linked to Norway.
Frearson observed detrimental behaviors by coaches and parents and stopped coaching due to the negative impact on children.
Nick Moody notes UK sports clubs often prioritize profit over youth engagement and have inadequate facilities.
Moody says rising obesity rates reflect a lack of strategies to encourage activity.

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In the UK, Michael Frearson recalls a safeguarding course that prioritized development over winning, a practice linked to Norway.
Frearson observed detrimental behaviors by coaches and parents and stopped coaching due to the negative impact on children.
Nick Moody notes UK sports clubs often prioritize profit over youth engagement and have inadequate facilities.
Moody says rising obesity rates reflect a lack of strategies to encourage activity.