Survey Respondents

Survey Respondents

The survey reached a national audience that represents the landscape of youth sports. A total of 10,359 people completed the entire survey.

Respondents hailed from 45 states and represented at least 13-plus different sports. Nearly 55% of respondents were female, 58% were between 40 and 49 years old, and 88% were white.

45states represented 

13+sports represented

Those engaged in competitive travel sports comprised 92% of the respondents, and 686 respondents represented recreational or non-travel youth sports.

Nearly 92% of respondents were parents, but with the option to select multiple roles. Coaches (25%), administrators (10%), athletes (9%), and officials (3%) were also represented. Tables 4 and 5 present the demographic profile of respondents.

State of ResidenceN%
Ohio136813.2
Illinois128412.4
Indiana121611.7
Maryland10269.9
Michigan7777.5
Kentucky4023.9
New York3613.5
Virginia3563.4
Wisconsin3263.1
Pennsylvania3233.1
Missouri2722.6
New Jersey2292.2
Massachusetts1131.1
California1071.0
Connecticut91.9
Florida85.8
Minnesota85.8
Texas82.8
Georgia79.8
Tennessee68.7
North Carolina64.6
Colorado63.6
I do not reside in the U.S.46.4
District of Columbia44.4
New Hampshire38.4
Kansas27.3
Nebraska27.3
Washington25.2
Iowa20.2
Arizona17.2
South Carolina17.2
Delaware16.2
Oregon16.2
Alabama8.1
Nevada8.1
Utah8.1
West Virginia8.1
Maine6.1
Oklahoma3.0
Rhode Island3.0
Wyoming3.0
Arkansas2.0
Vermont2.0
50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico1.0
Idaho1.0
Mississippi1.0
Total10,359100%

N%
Gender
Male467845.6
Female558254.4
Age
Youth3653.6
19–29 years710.7
30–39 years8518.4
40–49 years584057.7
50–59 years276227.3
60 and older2302.3
Role
Parent/Family Member950191.7
Coach254324.5
Administrator10109.7
Athlete9198.9
Official3143
Ethnicity
White897288
Prefer to not answer7046.8
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish2432.5
Black or African American1691.6
Other2172.1
Sport
Baseball407139.3
Basketball273136.4
Soccer367035.4
Lacrosse364435.2
Football166316.1
Softball9899.5
Volleyball8197.9
Other6946.7
Track & Field6496.3
Swimming & Diving5425.2
Hockey5195
Tennis3103
Gymnastics2872.8
Travel 50+ Miles for Play
Yes959792.6
No6866.6
Total Respondents10,359100