Great article from Geekwire on the value of youth sports and life skills. Playing pop warner isn't about going pro. In fact the odds are a little staggering - .08% of youth football players make it to the NFL. Youth sports is about building a skill set for later in life - leadership, grit, resilience...that's why all the time and effort driving to practice is worth it.
http://www.geekwire.com/2013/youth-sports-startup-founder/