Braves’ World Series win boosts youth sports participation

“We have been the beneficiary of a Braves championship as well,” he said.

The Braves radio network, which Wheat helps manage, saw a massive uptick in listenership among kids ages 12 to 17, he said.

The kids all want to grow up to be the next Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Reilly, and Ozzie Albies after having seen what a championship win does, Wheat said.

He said probably more than 75 percent of the kids, boys and girls, who participate in Sandy Springs Youth Sports attended the Braves parade after winning they won the World Series in 2021.

By Bob Pepalis

Sandy Springs Youth Sports is experiencing record numbers of participants, the head of the organization said.

COVID hit the youth sports association that operates at the Morgan