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> It's strange that a national sport is not played more. It's a cultural thing. After college, you're expected to grow up, get a job, start a career, make a na
by lj3 9y ago
> It's strange that a national sport is not played more.
It's a cultural thing. After college, you're expected to grow up, get a job, start a career, make a name for yourself and, once you're 'successful', marry and have kids. There aren't a lot of adult leagues in the US. There are a few in large cities, but nothing like what exists in most of Europe, the UK and Australia.
I've thought about creating one in my small, rural corner of the country. You'd think finding funding would be the hardest part. It's not. The hardest part is finding enough adults who want to play on a regular basis. I'd probably have better luck if I was in a larger city.
- alistairSH 9y agoLiving in a large, dense suburb, this is so foreign to me. Most of my friends play adult rec league sport of some sort. I cycle and run (the first with a club, the second just for fun). My neighbor plays organized soccer. Another friend plays adult league baseball. A few play kickball or bocce. Many of them weren't athletic in school - the adult league thing is 90% social for them.
- mannykannot 9y ago> It's a cultural thing. After college, you're expected to grow up, get a job, start a career, make a name for yourself and, once you're 'successful', marry and have kids. Watching sports is part of that culture.