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
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Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 13min
Dr. Michael Gervais on coaching techniques, mindfulness and parental involvement
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.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 12min
Luke Fedlam on what parents need to know about the NIL era
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).
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Aug 3, 2022 • 48min
Paul Rabil on founding Premier Lacrosse League, youth access and the history of the game
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.
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Jul 27, 2022 • 53min
Tony Harper on travel baseball, the recruiting process, and Perfect Game Youth
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.
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Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 22min
Lisa McCaffrey on Parenting Styles, Taunting and Football in the Family
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 questions. Submit yours on social @YouthInc.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 11min
Nancy Lieberman on Title IX, Breaking Barriers and Learning from Kobe & Muhammad Ali
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.
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Jul 6, 2022 • 39min
Greg Answers Listener Questions
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).
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Jun 29, 2022 • 57min
Jack Marucci on the Marucci Brand, Injury Prevention and Orlando Cabrera
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 questions.
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Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 3min
A Special Father's Day Episode with Chris Olsen
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 have it harder or easier than previous generations?
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Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 11min
Kim Mulkey on cultivating a competitive spirit, recruiting and the parallels of parenting and coaching
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 and submit your questions on social @YouthInc.
