Tom states that private equity firms have identified the substantial money within the youth sports system as a prime investment opportunity.

Private equity strategies in sports involve acquiring various industry components like facilities, tournaments, leagues, and software to create a market 'walled garden.'

Tom explains that forming travel teams earlier increases economic activity and incentives for creating expensive, distant environments, as entire families often travel.

Youth sports is currently a $40 billion industry, which is double the annual revenue of the NFL.

Private equity firms like Varsity Brands and Unrivaled are investing in the youth sports industry.