By Voices of the Village Podcast When most people think about youth development, athletics often comes to mind first. Football leagues, basketball programs, baseball teams and recreation centers have long created structured spaces where young people can sharpen their skills, develop confidence and dream about the next level. But what about the young musician holding a trumpet? What about the drummer searching for a place to practice? What about the student who has talent but

“We noticed a big gap in the community where kids weren’t able to participate in sports, and not just that—they were missing out on key...