Why Most Swimmers Quit Between Ages 9–12 (And What Actually Keeps Them In)

Описание: USA Swimming has shared a sobering reality: most swimmers quit between ages 9 and 12, with the biggest drop-off happening around 13 and the numbers keep getting worse.

In this episode, Olympians Charlie Houchin and Hayes Johnson break down why kids are leaving the sport and why it’s not because they’re lazy, untalented, or unmotivated.

They reveal how the transition to “next-level” swimming often turns fun into pressure, and how the experience itself is pushing young athletes away.

🏊 Hear why most swimmers don’t just quit, they burn out.
💡 Why ages 9–13 are the most dangerous years in youth swimming.
📉 What the 75% dropout stat really means for the sport’s future.
👉 If swimming doesn’t feel fun, supportive, and rewarding, kids won’t stay—no matter how talented they are.

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