diff --git a/support_files/bygfoot_constants b/support_files/bygfoot_constants
index 68a0a35e..0ebfd7aa 100644
--- a/support_files/bygfoot_constants
+++ b/support_files/bygfoot_constants
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ float_player_contract_lower 100000
 float_player_contract_upper 400000
 
 # default contract value for youths
-float_player_contract_youth 100000
+float_player_contract_youth 400000
 
 # bounds for the last skill update at player generation. 
 float_player_lsu_lower 200000