00:00And we're very excited because we're going to talk about something that we are very passionate about, and that is
00:04youth sports and the access to youth sports.
00:07As you very well know, Camila, one of the big things that is, you know, the main point of critics
00:14against the growth of the U.S. soccer is the pay-to-play structure that exists.
00:20How difficult it is for kids to enter into the right level of competition for them to have a chance
00:25to develop.
00:25What is happening right now that you see that is changing in the landscape?
00:30And later on in the segment, we're going to see an interview with one of the, you know, one of
00:35the young kids just in college that has arranged a squad of other college kids to help provide access to
00:43those who need it the most kids in the East Coast.
00:45Camila, tell me your take on this situation.
00:48You know, as a youth coach, a youth sports coach, I know firsthand how difficult it is to really get
00:54in, to break into youth sports, especially club soccer.
00:58I know how expensive it is.
00:59I know the time commitment.
01:00It's just not realistic for a lot of parents, right?
01:03If you're working, you know, not even a very demanding job, just a regular job, it's almost impossible to get
01:09your kids to all of these practices, be able to afford it.
01:11It is just a whole mess.
01:13So I love to hear that people are providing accessibility.
01:16We know here in LA, you know, teams like ACFC are constantly providing clinics with top coaches around the entire
01:25city.
01:25And, you know, I hope more teams can look at ACFC and, you know, people like the college students coaching
01:32as inspiration to hopefully spark a movement to, you know, encourage other kids who may not have the resources because
01:38that's where a lot of the talent lays.
01:40And it's sad to know that maybe some talent is not being discovered or fostered because of the pay to
01:45play in youth sports.
