Troubling Decline in Youth Sports Participation
| 2008 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle Football | 3.26 | 3.08 |
| Soccer | 7.11 | 6.61 |
| Baseball | 6.04 | 5.61 |
| Basketball | 7.59 | 6.95 |
| Ice Hockey | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| Lacrosse | 0.3 | 0.77 |
Sports
Number of Participants (Millions)
Sources:
online.wsj.com
| 2008 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle Football | 3.26 | 3.08 |
| Soccer | 7.11 | 6.61 |
| Baseball | 6.04 | 5.61 |
| Basketball | 7.59 | 6.95 |
| Ice Hockey | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| Lacrosse | 0.3 | 0.77 |