Athletes urged to enjoy remaining summer before fall sports start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
As summer ends, athletes are reminded to make the most of their time before fall sports begin. High school practices for the 2026 season commence on August 10, with games starting shortly after. The brief summer break is increasingly overshadowed by demands for training and competition, with costs rising for travel and equipment. Concern mounts over the stress on young athletes as specialization intensifies due to competitive pressures.
- •High school fall sports practices begin August 10.
- •Summer vacation for athletes is increasingly filled with training.
- •Costs for travel sports can exceed $5,000 per season.
- •Specialization in sports is becoming more common among young athletes.
- •The balance between sports and childhood memories is highlighted.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Summer days for athletes thinning, so make the most of what's left | Kochanny
"Kochanny: We're only around a week out from fall sports practices starting up, so it's time to make the most of the brief days ahead. Go be a kid.
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