Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen

Greg sits down with Bruce Feldman, National College Football Insider for The Athletic . The pair discuss coaching his sons’ pee wee football team (16:06), implementing the “slow mesh” (26:56), and preparing kids for high pressure situations (37:58). Greg also answers listener questions (52:10). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc.

Greg sits down with Larry Nance Jr, forward for the New Orleans Pelicans. The pair discuss preventing burnout in sport specialization (9:10), adapting to different coaching styles (36:38) and the negative effects of highlight culture (49:46). Greg also answers listener questions (57:46). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc.

Greg joins Tim Pernetti, Chief Operating Officer of IMG Academy, for a deep dive into their approach to athletics and school. The pair discuss scholarships & financial aid opportunities (13:00), recruiting and the application process (19:37), the holistic approach of the IMG Academy and what a day in the life looks like for an IMG student (43:14). Greg also answers listener questions (55:31)....

Greg sits down with Josiah Johnson, the King of #NBATwitter and co-host of the Outta Pocket podcast. The pair discuss benefits & pitfalls of leveraging social platforms (14:16), how to handle internet trolls (38:34), and the importance of athletes controlling their own narrative (47:00). Greg also answers listener questions (56:26). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @...

Jennie Finch, softball icon and Olympic gold medalist, sits down with Greg to discuss how travel softball prepared her for the future (13:37), the safety mechanics of pitching (19:29), and the challenges of balancing being a parent while coaching youth softball (38:42). Greg also answers listener questions (56:05). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc.

Christian Yelich, left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, joins Greg to discuss traditional baseball player development (15:30), how to deal with adversity and failure (30:10), and the importance of repetition and making small adjustments (41:00). Greg also answers listener questions (59:22). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc.

Dr. Michael Gervais is back! Greg and Dr. Gervais discuss the process of challenging your kids (10:40), the importance of asking questions in coaching (15:42), practicing mindfulness as a family (23:30), and parental involvement in youth sports (34:22). Greg also takes listener questions. Submit your questions on social @YouthInc. Rate, review and subscribe and we'll see you next week!

Luke Fedlam, NIL expert & sports attorney, sits down with Greg to discuss what led to the Supreme Court NIL ruling (8:22);  its impact on recruiting (21:00) and the transfer portal (43:52), and how universities are adapting to the future (55:17). Greg also answers listener questions (58:53). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc.

Paul Rabil joins the show today to discuss the history of lacrosse (5:30), importance of access for youth sports (24:30), and the growth opportunity with the Premier Lacrosse League (34:13). Greg also reacts and takes listener questions. Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc

Greg sits down with Tony Harper, Youth Operations Director for Perfect Game Youth. The pair discuss the pros and cons of travel baseball (14:50), Perfect Game’s showcases & the college recruiting process (27:29), and the best resources for youth development (37:13). Greg also answers listener questions. Submit yours on social @YouthInc. Rate, review, subscribe and we'll see you next week.

Greg sits down with Lisa McCaffrey, former Stanford soccer star and mother of four. The pair discuss parenting for different personalities (20:38), taunting in youth sports (44:00), and her husband Ed McCaffrey getting her sons back together at Northern Colorado (53:20). Plus, a special apperance from Lisa’s son and Carolina Panthers running back, Christian McCaffrey. Greg also answers listener qu...

Greg sits down with Nancy Lieberman, basketball hall of famer & women’s sports icon. The pair discuss playing at Rucker Park as a little girl (11:47), learning from Kobe Bryant & Muhammad Ali (23:06), the opportunities Title IX created (30:29), and coaching her son, American-Israeli professional basketball player T.J Cline (48:40). Greg also reacts and takes listener questions. Rate, revie...

The Q+A episode! Greg tackles questions from Youth Inc listeners head-on. Topics include when kids should start playing tackle football (3:35), how to handle a sibling rivalry (9:37), and how coaching impacts a spouse (36:47). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc.

Greg sits down with Jack Marucci, LSU Director of Athletic Training and founder of Marucci Sports. The pair discuss the shed origin story of Marucci Bats (12:35), the time when Red Sox player Orlando Cabrera used a Marucci Bat for the first time in an MLB game (22:56), and cutting edge technology used for preventative measures for young athletes (31:06). Greg also reacts and takes listener questio...

Greg is joined by a youth sports legend: his father, Chris Olsen. Chris shares how he built a legendary high school football program (17:44) and provides insight into the parenting approach that molded Greg and his brothers (36:25). Plus, Greg and Chris respond to listener questions like: What is one teaching moment that Chris wishes he handled differently with Greg? Do parents these days hav...

Greg sits down with Kim Mulkey, Hall of Fame Coach & Head Women's Basketball Coach at LSU. The pair discuss the importance of passion in sports and cultivating a competitive spirit (17:32), the recruiting process for high school athletes (31:30), and her parenting philosophy in raising two high level athletes (42:55). Greg also reacts and takes listener questions. Rate, review, subscribe...

Greg sits down with Tom Farrey, the founder of the Aspen Institute’s Sports and Society Program. The pair discuss the issue of access & resources for kids in youth sports (8:03), the importance of lifting the quality of local sports teams (19:22) and the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports, developing a higher standard for youth sports organizations (36:53). Greg also reacts and takes lis...

Greg sits down with legendary tennis coach Rick Macci, who was recently portrayed in the Oscar-winning film  King Richard.  The pair discuss Rick's process with parents (13:51), his experiences with pros like Serena (49:56)  and how to spot the next great pro tennis competitor (24:25). Greg also reacts to a New York Times article about tennis academies recruiting younger kids, and takes listener q...

Greg is joined by two NASCAR legends: Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kyle Busch, for a special sit down episode in Charlotte, NC. The three discuss the balance between support and failure (21:51), losing and sportsmanship (48:18), how to manage and embrace expectations (1:06:52). Plus, Greg and producer Tasha take listener questions. Please rate, review and subscribe. Follow us on social media and submit y...

Live from the Project Play Summit in Washington, DC, Greg sits down with a panel of experts in the space:  Jean Lee Batrus, MLB/MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Jason Sacks, Chief Development Officer, Positive Coaching Alliance Jose Corona, VP, Programs/Partnerships - Eat. Learn. Play Foundation The group discusses the challenges that influence participation and access to sports (8:43), quality...

Legendary college basketball coach Jim Boeheim joins Greg on the show to discuss "the best season he's ever had" coaching his sons (10:44), recruiting challenges and wins (24:12) and how he's handling the new era of collegiate athletics (40:52). Please rate, review and subscribe. Follow us on social media and submit your questions for Greg at @YouthInc. Special thank you to our presenting sponsor:...

Notre Dame's Head Men's Basketball Mike Brey joins Youth Inc this week. Greg and Coach Brey talk about the college recruiting landscape (19:35), his coaching philosophy and what he learned from Duke's Coach K (31:13) and the importance of developing confidence in a team (47:42). Please rate, review and subscribe. Follow us on social media and submit your questions for Greg at @YouthInc. Special th...

Los Alamitos High School Quarterback and Recent USC commit Malachi Nelson and his father Eric Nelson joins Youth Inc this week. Greg and Malachi talk Sport Specialization (19:52), recruiting landscape and following Lincoln Riley to USC (37:57) and the impact of NIL deals for college athletes (58:44).

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson joins Youth Inc. just weeks after his recent trade from the Seattle Seahawks. Greg and Russell discuss how to balance playing multiple sports at the youth level (31:31), using imagery in parenting and coaching (49:28), and the effect of the language on a child's athletic abilities and skills (58:20).

Legendary National Hockey League player Keith Tkachuk joins Youth Inc. today to share his experience in American hockey. Greg and Keith discuss the regional nature of hockey (20:11), the huge commitments some youth hockey players make to excel (29:50) and the importance of trusting the coaches as a parent (55:22). Please rate, review and subscribe. Follow us on social media and submit your questio...