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Study: Youth sports, schools and an unequal club system (Level A1) — man playing soccer game on field

Study: Youth sports, schools and an unequal club systemCEFR A1

27 May 2026

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Adapted from Sydney Barrilleaux - U. Georgia, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Emilio Garcia, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
60 words
  • A study looks at youth sports and schools.
  • The study is at a Georgia university.
  • Families pay a lot for club sports.
  • Costs include fees, travel and uniforms.
  • Private clubs offer higher-level coaching.
  • Many young players cannot join these clubs.
  • Time and travel make it hard.
  • Notices only in English can exclude players.
  • Some clubs give a few scholarships.

Difficult words

  • scholarship — money to help a person pay school or sports
    scholarships
  • coaching — help and training by a sports teacher
  • exclude — to leave someone out or not allow them
  • fee — money you pay for a service or event
    fees
  • uniform — special clothes people wear for a team
    uniforms
  • private — not for everyone; for a few people

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Discussion questions

  • Do you or your children play sports at school or a club?
  • Would cost stop you from joining a club?
  • Is it a problem if notices are only in English where you live?

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