The Strong Youth Project

Today we sat down with Zavier Gozo, a player for Real Salt Lake, to talk about his journey to the pros and the key factors that shaped him along the way. From the influence of his parents and coaches to the importance of humility, faith, and strong character, Zavier shares what truly made the difference in his development, both on and off the field.

In this episode of the Strong Youth Podcast, we’re joined by BYU basketball player Jared McGregor. Jared opens up about his journey to college basketball, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the inspiration behind The Name of the Game, the non-profit he founded to help others through sports.

In this podcast episode we interview Michael Davie who is the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Sports Science at Brigham Young University. We discuss topics surrounding the development of youth athletes and how to help them train the right way to prepare them for their athletic futures. Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:43 – Meeting Michael Davie02:34 – Role of a Strength and Conditioni...

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast we interviewed Dr. Bobby Low who is the Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Performance at Brigham Young University. In this discussion we go over what mental strength is and how to develop it in our youth athletes. @drbobbylow www.motyv8.com

In this episode we interview Eddie Joseph, a motivational speaker and future author. He discusses his early struggles with obesity, how understanding his identity outside of sport helped him overcome his challenges, and the power of goal setting and how it supported him throughout his journey.

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Higginson, the Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition at BYU and founder of the Nutrition Center for BYU Athletics.  In this conversation, Rachel discusses how fueling your body goes beyond just food. Hydration and electrolytes play a huge role in performance and recovery. In this episode, she breaks down what electrolytes...

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, host Kamber Mitchell sits down with Callie Rae Floyd, an original member of the Strong Youth Project, dancer, and character development researcher. In this conversation, she explores the importance of building character through athletics, the risks of early sport specialization, and why sports are truly for everyone. She also dives into the ofte...

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, host Jennings Genho talks with Dr. Melani Kelly, an athletic trainer and assistant professor at Utah Valley University. Dr. Kelly specializes in exertional heat stroke and shares vital knowledge on how to identify, prevent, and respond to heat illness in youth sports. From practical tips for parents and coaches to real-life anecdotes, this episo...

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, host Jennings Genho sits down with Peter Williamson, a dedicated lacrosse coach, current Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student, and SYP advisory team member. Together, they explore the essential role of research in youth sports, discussing the concepts of intrinsic versus extrinsic coaching cues, and the importance of understanding how these cue...

Welcome back to the Strong Youth Project Podcast! In Part 2 of our concussion series, hosts Bree Campbell and Alex Bingham continue their insightful conversation with Dr. Darren Campbell and Dr. Marc Steed from Utah Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. In this episode, we discuss the importance of a comprehensive team approach to concussion care, the misconceptions surrounding concussions, the...

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, hosts Bree Campbell and Alex Bingham sit down with Dr. Darren Campbell, BYU’s Head Team Physician, and Dr. Marc Steed, a Clinical Neuropsychologist, to discuss concussions in youth sports. This is Part 1 of a two-part series focusing on concussion identification and prevention. Key Points Discussed: - What is a concussion? – Understanding the de...

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, host Jennings Genho sits down with Talan Alfrey, a safety for the BYU football team, to discuss his experience playing multiple sports as a youth, overcoming major injuries, and the lessons he’s learned about resilience. Talan shares insights on playing multiple sports growing up (2:00), recovering from a ruptured Achilles and a broken collarbon...

On this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, host Emily Rummler sits down with Dr. Mikel Joachim and Malorie Wilwand to discuss the latest research on youth sports performance, injury prevention, and the impact of stress, sleep, and early specialization. Dr. Mikel Joachim is a Research Program Manager for Badger Athletic Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in i...

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast as Parker Dean interviews Dr. Dain Allred and Dr. Darren Campbell, two esteemed specialists in orthopedic and sports medicine. Recorded at the Intermountain Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic, this interview dives into the critical issues surrounding youth sports, injury prevention, and recovery. Dr. Allred and Dr. Campbell...

Join the Strong Youth Project Podcast as Savannah Dixon interviews BYU track and field athlete Jayda Lee about her athletic journey, balancing sports, mental health, and overcoming perfectionism. This inspiring discussion covers the power of resilience, family support, and faith in achieving success. The Strong Youth Project values scientific evidence as the best guide for youth sports practices a...

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, Dr. Zack Beddoes, an expert in youth sports and physical education, joins Parker Dean to discuss the transformative potential of sports for young athletes. Dr. Beddoes shares insights on developmental differences between children and adults in sports, coaching methods that nurture intrinsic motivation, and the importance of creating supportive,...

In this episode, Kylie Haycock, a Human Development undergrad at BYU, is joined by Dr. Sarah Coyne, a professor specializing in media, gender, and mental health, and Chenae Duerden, a PhD student in marriage, family, and human development. Together, they discuss how human development research can inform youth sports, with topics covering self-esteem, body image, gender discrimination, and inclusiv...

Join us for this insightful episode of the Strong Youth Project podcast featuring Ben Barton, a collegiate track and field athlete at BYU. In this episode, Ben shares his journey through multiple sports, discusses the challenges of injury recovery, and offers valuable tips on injury prevention, recovery, and how to balance individual and team success. He also highlights the importance of proper co...

Join us in this engaging episode of the Strong Youth Project podcast, where we discuss the past year’s accomplishments, including the success of the Strong Youth Conference and the Strong Youth Project's original research. Hear from Dr. Seeley as well as student team members about their experiences and passion for youth sports, and learn about future plans for character-building curricula desi...

Dr. Jenae Nelson interviews Dr. John White on the subject of sports and faith integration. They discuss varies topics, such as the balancing winning and maintaining morals, building character in sports, and the positive role of competition. Dr. White provides hope that sports can be effectively used to build character and sustain faith in the lives of youth athletes. Dr. John B. White is a native...

In this interview, Dr. Jenae Nelson discusses transcendent indebtedness and goals in sports. She provides several ways in which parents and coaches can help athletes to implement these kind of goals. She also discusses developing character and virtue, in particular how this can be done through sports. Dr. Jenae Nelson is developmental scientist, with a PhD in psychology. She has done two post doct...

In this interview we will be discussing youth sport injuries and how specialization can lead to greater injuries in youth sport. Dr. Anthony Beutler is an expert in this field, serving as the associate medical director of Sports Medicine for Intermountain Healthcare. He is also the program director for Intermountain’s Sports Medicine fellowship in Provo, Utah, and serves as a team physician for Br...

Join us in this interview with Justin Yee as we discuss various aspects of youth sports coaching, such as effective coaching methods, sports specialization, strength training, and a parent's role. Justin Yee is a Co-Director of SYP with Matthew Seeley and earned a BS degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. He served as a Police Officer for eight years and concurrently coached...

This interview discusses nutrition, why it is important, and the effect good and bad nutrition can have on young athletes. Dr. Chad Hancock earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education-Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University. He earned a PhD in Physiology with a focus on muscle physiology and energy metabolism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He also completed a pos...

In this interview, we will discuss early sports specialization and its impact on young athletes. Dr. David Bell is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Kinesiology and Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Bell earned his B.A. and Ph. D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his master’s degree from the University of Virginia. He te...