Where AI Helps Youth Athletes — And Where It Shouldn't Be Used

AI should teach — not judge

TL;DR

AI can help youth athletes learn faster and reflect more effectively — but when it's used to predict outcomes, judge potential, or enter sensitive human domains, it does more harm than good.

Key Takeaways

  • AI helps when it supports learning and reflection
  • AI harms when it predicts, ranks, or judges worth
  • Teenagers over-trust authoritative tools — boundaries matter
  • If AI replaces judgment, identity, or responsibility, it shouldn't be used