Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen
Youth Inc.
Youth sports in America are at a crossroads — and Greg Olsen is here to lead the conversation forward. As a former NFL All-Pro tight end, youth coach, and father of three, Greg brings unmatched passion and perspective to Youth Inc, the podcast redefining how we think about sports, parenting, and the next generation of athletes.
Each week, Greg sits down with top athletes, coaches, scientists, entertainers, and everyday sports parents to explore what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next in youth sports. From mental health to coaching culture, specialization to equity, no topic is off-limi
Each week, Greg sits down with top athletes, coaches, scientists, entertainers, and everyday sports parents to explore what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next in youth sports. From mental health to coaching culture, specialization to equity, no topic is off-limi
Episodes
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Nov 16, 2022 • 56min
Skip Gilbert On U.S. Youth Soccer, Specialization and Development
In this episode Greg sits down with Skip Gilbert, CEO of U.S. Youth Soccer. The pair discuss the culture of soccer in America (8:23), negative effects of specialization (18:40) and the importance of coaching in youth development (35:43).
Greg also answers listener questions (50:20).
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Nov 9, 2022 • 58min
Marcellus Wiley On Maximizing Talent and Developing Internal Drive
In this episode Greg is joined by Marcellus Wiley, former NFL football player and veteran NFL broadcaster. The pair discuss the pressure of maximizing talent (11:06), the importance of internal drive (23:42) and his journey to Columbia (35:44).
Greg also answers listener questions (51:44).
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Nov 2, 2022 • 50min
Christian Haynes “Thee BlackBadger” on Being a Full-Time Content Creator
In this episode Greg is joined by Christian Haynes, also known as “Thee BlackBadger,” former defensive back for UNC Charlotte and full time content creator. The pair discuss the transition from athlete to content creator (12:34), handling negative comments online (17:58) and how he leveraged his content into a career (24:36).
Greg also answers listener questions (43:02).
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Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 11min
Yogi Roth on the Elite 11, Coaching Styles, and What Makes a 5 Star QB
In this episode Greg sits down with Yogi Roth, football analyst and New York Times Best-Selling Author & Emmy award-winning filmmaker. The pair discuss the importance of frontloading (23:15), the impact of the Elite 11 (25:30), different approaches to coaching (50:44) and his new book ‘5 Star QB’s’ (1:02:19).
Greg also answers listener questions (1:04:25).
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Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 8min
Tom House On The Mechanics of Pitching, The Power of Play and Handling Failure
In this episode Greg sits down with Tom House, the "father of modern throwing mechanics." The pair discuss developing athletes with the power of play (9:58), how to handle failure (18:41), the importance of warming up (30:18) and of course, the mechanics of pitching (55:11).
Greg also answers listener questions (59:47)
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Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 13min
Pop Warner’s Tim Glase on Evolution of the Org. & Coaching Challenges
In this episode Greg sits down with Tim Glase, Director of Operations and Development at Pop Warner. The pair discuss the evolution of Pop Warner (10:22), differences in regional & local leagues (23:24) and the challenges of youth sports coaching (42:56).
Greg also answers listener questions (1:03:50). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social @YouthInc
Oct 5, 2022 • 58min
Pat Forde on raising an Olympian, the sacrifice of swimmers and what's next in college football
In this episode Greg is joined by sports journalist Pat Forde. The pair discuss the transfer portal (10:00) and the college football playoff expansion (13:16), lifestyles of swim athletes (24:23) and being present for his daughter’s Olympic Silver Medal in Tokyo (39:00).
Greg also answers listener questions (52:51).
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Sep 28, 2022 • 1h
Bruce Feldman on the fun and challenges of coaching pee wee football
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).
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Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
Larry Nance Jr. on burnout, coaching styles and highlight culture
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).
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Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 4min
IMG Academy's Tim Pernetti on what they offer, how it works and how to know if it's right for your child
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).
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