Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen

Shop high school fanwear. Support your community. Your school earns on every purchase. Great brands, fast shipping, no minimum order.Find your team and shop now at https://www.youthincshop.com/Greg Olsen recaps his middle school football team’s hot 3-0 start, the biggest lessons he’s seeing as the season progresses, and why his team’s focus on details, development, and doing things the right way matters more than the scoreboard. Greg also shares what he’s learned from coaching alongside his dad, the impact of Luke Kuechly and his coaching staff, and what’s next for the team as they prepare for their fourth game.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments who Greg should talk to next.

Shop high school fanwear. Support your community. Your school earns on every purchase. Great brands, fast shipping, no minimum order.Find your team and shop now at https://www.youthincshop.com/Jenna Bandy joins Greg Olsen on Youth Inc. to talk about her incredible journey from college basketball player and coach to Guinness World Record holder and viral sports creator. Jenna shares how winning two $100,000 creator competitions changed the trajectory of her career, why she ultimately left coaching to pursue content creation, and how she balances being a coach with life in the social media world. She also opens up about her Game Changer nonprofit and mission to empower young girls, the pressure social media can put on young athletes, burnout and why kids should play multiple sports, and how coaches and parents can help young athletes build confidence both on and off the field.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments who Greg should talk to next.

Shop high school fanwear. Support your community. Your school earns on every purchase. Great brands, fast shipping, no minimum order.Find your team and shop now at https://www.youthincshop.com/Greg Olsen sits down with Eagles legend and Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce for a wide-ranging conversation about parenting, youth sports, coaching, competition, and life after football. Jason opens up about raising his daughters with Kylie, why he believes kids should play multiple sports, the importance of letting young athletes have fun, and the lessons he learned from playing sports with Travis growing up. He also shares how being overlooked as a recruit and walking on at Cincinnati ultimately shaped his NFL career, why Travis’ suspension may have been one of the best things that happened to him, and how Jason prepared himself for life after football through New Heights, media, and his documentary. Plus, Jason and Greg talk about their love of coaching middle school football and why the little details still matter.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments who Greg should talk to next.

Shop high school fanwear. Support your community. Your school earns on every purchase. Great brands, fast shipping, no minimum order.Find your team and shop now at https://www.youthincshop.com/Alex Morgan joins Greg Olsen to challenge the way we think about youth sports, early specialization and the pressure young athletes face today. Morgan opens up about being a “late” player who didn’t join club soccer until age 13, why her parents never rushed her development, and how choosing her own path helped fuel her career to the highest levels of the sport. She also shares her perspective as a parent, explaining why she believes kids should be exposed to multiple sports, why parents shouldn’t push extra training before a child actually wants it, and how too much competition and travel can take the fun out of sports. Plus, Morgan discusses the importance of high school sports, building confidence and community, and the one major change she would make to youth sports in America.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments who Greg should talk to next.

Shop high school fanwear. Support your community. Your school earns on every purchase. Great brands, fast shipping, no minimum order.Find your team and shop now at https://www.youthincshop.com/Matthew Stafford joins Greg Olsen on Youth Inc. to talk youth sports, coaching, parenting, and his journey through 18 NFL seasons. Stafford also shares his perspective on success, being a girl dad, and the advice he'd give young athletes.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments who Greg should talk to next.

Shop high school fanwear. Support your community.Your school earns on every purchase. Great brands, fast shipping, no minimum order. Shop now at https://www.youthincshop.com/Hall of Famer Jared Allen joins Greg Olsen to talk about his journey from youth football to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, what it was like putting on the gold jacket, and the lessons he’s learned as a parent. Jared and Greg also dive into youth sports specialization, why kids should play multiple sports, the importance of letting late bloomers develop, and finding the right team and coach for your child.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youthincshop.com/newsletterSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.

Greg Olsen breaks down the biggest myths surrounding the college recruiting process, sharing practical advice every athlete and parent needs to hear. From camp invites and recruiting timelines to the transfer portal and the truth about going Division I, Greg explains what really matters when choosing the right path. Whether you're just starting your recruiting journey or preparing for college athletics, this conversation will help you separate fact from fiction and make smarter decisions for your future.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.

Over the past year, Greg Olsen has sat down with some of the biggest names in sports and media to explore one of life's most important roles—being a parent. In this special compilation, we're looking back at Greg's Top 5 parenting conversations from Year One of Youth Inc., featuring Chris Long, Big Cat, Jeff Francoeur, Tom Brady, and Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt. From raising confident kids and balancing family with demanding careers to the lessons sports teach about leadership, resilience, and character, these conversations are packed with practical advice and unforgettable stories for every parent, coach, and mentor.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.

Celebrate one year of Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen by revisiting five of the most impactful conversations with some of the brightest minds in sports, performance, and personal growth. Featuring Steve Magness, James Clear, Michael Lewis, Tony Vitello, and Malcolm Gladwell, this special compilation is packed with insights on coaching, leadership, habit-building, athlete development, and what it really takes to help young people reach their potential. Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or lifelong learner, these are the conversations that have defined the first year of Youth Inc. and continue to inspire the next generation.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.

In this episode of Youth Inc., Greg Olsen sits down with boxing legend Mike Tyson for a conversation about the lessons youth sports can teach for life. Tyson reflects on the travel, competition, and experiences that shaped him as a young fighter, explains why he's investing in the next generation through his amateur boxing invitational, and shares why determination matters more than talent. He opens up about wanting to quit as a kid, the coach who believed in him when he didn't believe in himself, and the powerful bond between athletes and coaches. Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or sports fan, this episode is packed with timeless advice on resilience, mentorship, and building champions on and off the field.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.#MikeTyson #GregOlsen #YouthInc #Boxing #YouthSports #Motivation #MentalToughness #Determination #Mindset #Coaching #Leadership #Discipline #Resilience #ChampionMindset #OlympicBoxing #NeverQuit #SportsPodcast #Athlete #Sports #Inspiration

UNC women's lacrosse star Chloe Humphrey joins Youth Inc. to share the journey that made her one of the best players in the game. Chloe reflects on growing up in a lacrosse family, overcoming a season-ending foot injury, the mindset shifts that helped her return stronger, and winning a national championship alongside her sisters at North Carolina. She also discusses the importance of supportive parents and coaches, building confidence through hard work, UNC's championship culture, and what it means to represent Team USA as the youngest player on the roster heading into the World Championships.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.inc

Two time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning joins Greg Olsen to discuss why youth sports matter more than ever. Eli shares stories from the Manning Passing Academy, how he approaches coaching and parenting as a sports dad, why kids should play multiple sports, and what he's learned from raising four young athletes. He also breaks down Brand Velocity Group's investment in RCX Sports, the growth of NFL Flag, and how making youth sports more accessible can create a better experience for families across the country.

Greg Olsen kicks off this episode with stories from one of the biggest events of the year, including what it was like attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding and the unexpected moment Tom Cruise stopped him to compliment his hat.Then Greg sits down with five-star Alabama quarterback commit Elijah Haven, one of the top high school football recruits in the country. Elijah opens up about why he chose Alabama over Georgia, how he handled the recruiting process and NIL, becoming the first high school athlete featured in EA Sports’ next generation program, and the lessons from his father that keep him grounded through all the attention. RESOURCES Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSubscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.

Greg Olsen sits down with USWNT legends and lifelong best friends Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt (Ohai), the duo behind the new podcast Style of Play. Friends since they were 13, youth and pro teammates, and now both moms married to former NFL players (Zach Ertz and JJ Watt), Julie and Kealia open up about how youth soccer in America has changed, why the NWSL is rewriting the path for the next generation of girls, and what it actually takes to develop an elite athlete.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incSettle the Score: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/settle-the-score/id1450401657Follow for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports.

What does it really take to become a great leader and teammate? In this conversation, Jon Gordon joins Alec Ingold to share practical lessons on positive leadership, self-talk, team culture, resilience, and the mindset habits that help athletes grow on and off the field. From the power of encouragement and "I Am" statements to the importance of commitment, gratitude, and connection, Jon explains how young athletes, coaches, and parents can build stronger teams and become better leaders in every area of life.

3x national champ Spencer Lee sits down with his father, Larry Lee, for a conversation about youth sports, parenting, and the long-term approach that helped shape one of wrestling’s greatest champions. Larry shares why fun mattered more than winning, the lessons he learned from judo and coaching, and how parents can support their children without burning them out. From youth tournaments to the world stage, this is a must-watch conversation for every sports parent, coach, and athlete.

Brandi Chastain joins Shelby Bumgarner on Youth Inc. to reflect on the iconic 1999 World Cup moment that changed women's soccer forever. Chastain shares what was going through her mind before the legendary penalty kick, how injuries and setbacks shaped her career, and why resilience became one of her greatest strengths. She also discusses the future of youth sports, the importance of access for young athletes, and how the World Cup can inspire the next generation of players.

This episode is brought to you by Players Health. To learn more, visit https://www.playershealth.com/Greg Olsen sits down with Roger Bennett, founder of Men in Blazers and author of We Are the World (Cup), as the 2026 World Cup kicks off on home soil. They get into why the U.S. dominates the women's game but lags on the men's side, how over-coaching and win-now youth culture stunt development, and the street-ball lesson behind players like Eberechi Eze. A sharp, funny conversation about raising better athletes and the tournament that could change American soccer for good.The 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, and Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of Men in Blazers and author of We Are the World (Cup), joins Greg Olsen on You Think for a conversation every soccer parent and youth coach should hear. Roger explains why the U.S. builds world-class women's players but keeps falling short on the men's side, why a Barcelona youth coach called the American model "idiotic," and what the World Cup on home soil could actually change.He gets into how Title IX turned the U.S. women into a global superpower while the men's development system stays stuck, why win-now youth culture stunts players, and how street ball forged Premier League stars like Eberechi Eze.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incMen in Blazers: https://www.meninblazers.com/Roger's Book: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-World-Cup-Personal/dp/0063320770

Jason Williams went viral at the Women's College World Series watching his daughter Mia Williams power Texas Tech to the national championship series. Then he left OKC before the final games. In this exclusive Youth Inc. interview, the former NBA guard known as "White Chocolate" explains why.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.incHoopin N' Hollerin' Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pnagsbUIRHTy8Lf45mXgM

How did a program that started from club status turn into the greatest dynasty in women's lacrosse? Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller just won her 9th national championship, and she built it in the Midwest by recruiting unranked athletes and developing them into Tewaaraton winners. Greg Olsen sits down with her to break down the recruiting philosophy, team culture, and player development system behind nine titles, plus hard-won advice for any youth sports parent or coach.🔗 RESOURCES📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.inc

In this episode of the Youth Inc. Podcast, Greg sits down with Coach Ballgame and Savannah Bananas star Coach RAC to go behind the scenes of the new season of Crashin' Practice. They break down what it's actually like to surprise a team of young players, the hidden coaching lessons built into every drill, and why the moments that look like chaos on camera are some of the most intentional. From hiding in equipment sheds before the big reveal to teaching kids to field the ball in ways that make them more athletic, this is the real story behind the surprise.They also get into Ballgame's Sandlot Tour, RAC's life on the road playing in front of packed stadiums, and what these crashes mean for the parents and coaches watching from the sideline.Watch Crashin' Practice: https://youtu.be/t8x_t7ucL6USign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

The Pitching Ninja joins Greg Olsen for a deep dive into everything youth baseball parents and coaches need to hear — from managing pitch counts on tournament weekends to why he thinks baseball has become too expensive and too specialized. Rob Friedman breaks down how he'd build a young pitcher from scratch, why multi-sport athletes make better pitchers, and the aerospace discovery that changed how we understand pitch movement forever.🔗 RESOURCES📖 Rob Friedman's book "Unhittable" — https://pitchingninja.com/pages/book🥷 Follow Pitching Ninja — https://x.com/PitchingNinja📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.inc

Bestselling author Jon Gordon (The Energy Bus, Training Camp, The Carpenter) joins Greg Olsen to unpack what he got wrong as a sports parent and the frameworks he wishes he'd known sooner. From the "two hats" rule that transforms the car ride home to the seven commitments that separate great teams from the rest, this is a playbook for any parent or coach who's ever struggled to find the line between pushing kids and supporting them.Greg and Jon dig into why positivity beats negativity without ignoring reality, how to connect before you correct, the brainwashing power of daily practice habits, and the parenting regret Jon wishes he could go back and fix.🔗 LINKSSign up for the Youth Inc. newsletter: https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit: https://www.youth.inc/Follow Jon Gordon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/X: https://twitter.com/JonGordon11Books & Speaking: https://jongordon.com/

Greg sits down with Harvard and Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti to talk about the mental side of youth sports — how failure shapes kids' brains, why pre-game anxiety isn't always a bad thing, and what parents and coaches get wrong about confidence, identity, and self-talk.Dr. Conti breaks down the shame reflex, explains why what you see on the outside of a kid isn't always what's happening inside, and shares the reframe that turns post-game frustration into forward momentum. Greg gets personal about his own parenting blind spots with his three kids.🔗 RESOURCES📖 Dr. Conti's book "What's Going Right" — https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Going-Right-Powerful-Optimizing/dp/1538776049🌐 Dr. Conti's website — https://drpaulconti.com🏥 Pacific Premier Group — https://pacificpremiergroup.comOur newsletter: https://www.youth.inc/newsletter

What sport should your kid play? How do you keep it fun and avoid burnout? Shelby Bumgarner sits down with Nicki Marie (@nickimarieinc) — mom content creator with 1M+ followers on Instagram and 2M+ on TikTok — for her unfiltered youth sports hot takes.They talk about the youth sports landscape in 2026, what Nicki wants her kids to play, her friendship with Kylie Kelce and their shared field hockey background, and advice for sports parents navigating it all. Happy Mother's Day!

Learn more at https://www.youth.inc/lovbGreg Olsen sits down with two of the most important voices in women's volleyball for back-to-back conversations on the rise of League One Volleyball, the state of the women's game, and what it means for the next generation of girls coming up through club and college.First, Greg talks with two-time Olympic medalist and LOVB Head of Player Experience Courtney Thompson about her journey from club gyms to Olympic podiums to building the architecture of America's first-of-its-kind pro volleyball league — one that connects youth clubs directly to the pro game.Then, Greg sits down with Lexi Rodriguez — All-American libero, former Nebraska standout, and one of the brightest young stars in the LOVB Pro league — about her path from junior club volleyball to going pro stateside, the responsibility that comes with being a role model for girls watching, and why she believes American volleyball is just getting started.This episode kicks off the year-long partnership between Youth Inc. and League One Volleyball, including the launch of The Courtney Thompson Show — a flagship monthly interview series hosted by Courtney, featuring LOVB players and coaches.Learn more at https://www.youth.inc/lovb

Kevin Clancy — better known as KFC from Barstool — went viral last week with a video about his eight-year-old son Keegan's baseball journey, and the reaction from parents across the country told him everything he needed to know. In this episode, KFC sits down with Greg Olsen to unpack the full story: putting his kid on a travel team where the competition was elite but the fit was wrong, watching his son lose confidence and nearly walk away from the sport entirely, and the tryout his ex-wife convinced him to attend that changed everything. They get into the real tension every sports parent faces — competition versus confidence, pushing versus backing off, and knowing when your kid needs to be the star versus when they need to be the role player. Greg shares coaching advice he's carried for years, KFC talks about wanting to step into coaching as a divorced dad looking for every extra minute with his kids, and they both get honest about the part of youth sports nobody warns you about: it's always the parents, never the kids.Greg also kicks things off with This or That and wraps with listener questions.Subscribe to the Youth Inc. newsletter: https://www.youth.inc/newsletter

Greg kicks things off with a new round of Youth Sports This or That before sitting down with ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike for a wide-ranging conversation on raising young athletes, the WNBA's explosive new era, and the remarkable sibling story behind one of the most unlikely stat lines in sports: she and her older sister Nneka are the only siblings in major American sports history to both be drafted #1 overall.Chiney shares the blueprint behind the Ogwumike household — starting with gymnastics (yes, at the same Houston gym that trained Simone Biles), a long driveway, a dad nicknamed "Playoff Pops" who flew in from Nigeria for every big game, and the $1-per-rebound strategy that turned her sister into a rebounding machine at age 11.She and Greg also dig into what top college coaches like Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma are actually looking for when they walk into an AAU gym (hint: it's not what most parents think), why she wasn't good at basketball until she was 14, and the case for raising specialists over stars.Plus: the WNBA's "janky to fancy" transformation, $250M expansion fees, how NIL is reshaping the international pipeline, and why Chiney believes today's young players face more pressure than any generation before them.Greg closes the episode by answering listener questions from the Youth Inc. community.

What happens when a kid has every excuse to fail and chooses not to? Derek Anderson grew up without parents, raised himself in Louisville project housing, and became a dad at 15. He still made it to Kentucky, the NBA, and a world championship. In this conversation with Greg Olsen, Derek shares why he requires parents to attend his practices, how coaches are the first business leaders kids ever meet, and what he's seen working as a mental health counselor with NBA players through the Players Association. Whether you're a parent, coach, or just someone who cares about the next generation, this one is worth your time.Subscribe to the Youth Inc. newsletter: https://www.youth.inc/newsletter

Three-time Olympian and Magnificent Seven gold medalist Dominique Dawes sits down with Greg Olsen for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on Youth Inc.Dominique opens up about the emotional and physical toll of elite gymnastics, the coaching culture she grew up in, why she started the Dominique Dawes Academy to do things differently, and why she doesn't want her four children to go through what she went through — even though it made her a champion.They also cover the pressure of representing her race as one of the first African American women in Olympic gymnastics, what it means to develop the whole child, and why she believes gymnastics is still the best foundation any young athlete can have — just not the way it used to be done.Plus, Greg answers listener questions.Learn more about the Dominique Dawes Academy: https://www.dominiquedawesacademy.comSubscribe to the Youth Inc. newsletter: https://www.youth.inc/newsletter#YouthSports #DominiqueDawes #Gymnastics #GregOlsen #Olympics #USAGymnastics #YouthGymnastics

IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard joins Greg Olsen to break down what's really happening at the intersection of youth sports and college athletics. Beyond IMG's world-class boarding school and development platform, Brent dives into the supply-and-demand crisis squeezing high school athletes out of college roster spots — from extended eligibility and the transfer portal to why Olympic sports are more financially viable than headlines suggest. They unpack the Add More Athletes campaign, why families are reclassifying at record rates, and how the NCAA's inability to enforce rules is creating a system where age and experience trump development. This one gets into the business, the economics, and the policy — and it's a conversation every sports parent needs to hear.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

This week: Greg recaps a trip to LA that somehow ended with a 5:30 AM workout alongside Christian McCaffrey. Then Daniel Jones joins the show to open up about life off the field and the cause closest to his heart. Plus, listener questions and the debate everyone's been waiting for — what's the greatest youth sports movie of all time?

Kerri Walsh Jennings is the most decorated beach volleyball player in history. Three Olympic gold medals, a decade alongside Misty May-Treanor, and a competitive fire she'll be the first to tell you made her insecure. In this episode, digital host Shelby Bumgarner sits down with Kerri to trace the full arc: a childhood in the Santa Cruz mountains, a multi-sport path that built grit before it built greatness, and the fundamentals-obsessed coaches who shaped everything that followed. They get into what it really took to build one of the greatest partnerships in sports history, what it felt like to compete on the Olympic stage while pregnant, and what Kerri sees now as a parent and club founder that has her worried about where youth sports is heading.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

Shelby Bumgarner sits down with US Women's Hockey gold medalists Hayley Scamurra and Kelly Pannek. They break down what winning gold was really like, growing up as female hockey players, playing multiple sports as kids, and whether young athletes should specialize early.

Bestselling author David Epstein joins Greg Olsen to discuss the science behind what actually drives long-term athletic development in young people. Drawing from his books The Sports Gene and Range — and previewing his upcoming release Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better — Epstein breaks down why trainability matters more than raw talent, how early specialization undermines the athletes it's meant to help, and the coaching methodology being adopted by Victor Wembanyama, Shohei Ohtani, and elite programs around the world. Greg and David also explore the research on reflective practice, why Norway's youth development model outperforms ours, and a phone study that should change how every parent thinks about homework time. Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

Best-selling author Michael Lewis (Moneyball, The Blind Side, Going Infinite) joins Greg Olsen to talk about the youth sports industry — how it got so expensive, why parents keep spending, and what his own family's journey through travel softball taught him about the system. From coaching his daughters in Berkeley to watching the business side explode, Lewis breaks down what's really driving the youth sports machine.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

Greg Olsen sits down with Jim Craig — the goalie who backstopped the 1980 Miracle on Ice team to gold — to talk about what it really takes to win at the Olympics. Jim breaks down his journey from community college to Lake Placid, what Herb Brooks did that no other coach could, and why he believes this American team has what it takes. A must-watch for any hockey fan following the U.S. Olympic run.

Panthers legend Greg Olsen sits down with franchise QB Bryce Young for a conversation Carolina fans have been waiting for. Bryce opens up about everything — being told he was too small his entire life, what Nick Saban was really like behind closed doors at Alabama, getting benched in the NFL for the first time ever, and the mindset shift that fueled one of the best comeback stories in the league. Two Panthers icons, one incredible conversation.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

Greg Olsen is out this week, so Alec Ingold and JJ Jansen step in to hold it down. Alec — a Dolphins fullback who's all-in on youth development — and JJ — a 17-year Panthers veteran and dad of young athletes — sit down to talk about what actually matters in youth sports. They get into coaching youth baseball, the coach-parent dynamic, finding a role for every kid on the team, and why the lessons learned between the lines stick with you long after the season ends.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

Digital host Shelby Bumgarner takes you behind the scenes of Youth Inc.'s trip to Super Bowl Radio Row, where we sat down with some of the biggest names in sports to get their perspective on youth athletics today. From Cam Newton's insights on developing young quarterbacks to Kyle Juszczyk's advice for young athletes, Kerri Walsh Jennings on building championship mindsets in youth volleyball, and more—hear what these elite athletes really think about the state of youth sportsSign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

What's really going on inside you when you're watching your kid play?In this episode, guest host Jonathan Carone of Healthy Sports Parents sits down with Dr. Jonathan Jenkins, a Boston based sports psychologist, to unpack why youth sports bring out emotions we didn't know we had. From sideline insecurities to the comparison trap to losing our identity in our kid's performance, Dr. Jenkins breaks down the psychology behind it all.For more from Jonathan, visit https://healthysportsparents.com/Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey joins Greg Olsen for a powerful conversation about what really matters in youth sports. Champ opens up about his work with Positive Athlete—a national organization rewarding high school athletes for character, leadership, and community impact rather than stats and scholarships.Greg and Champ dive deep into brotherhood dynamics, the importance of being a great teammate over chasing individual glory, and why the transferable skills from sports—perseverance, leadership, character—are what truly prepare young athletes for life after the game ends.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky joins Greg for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the realities of raising young athletes. With four kids playing multiple sports, Dan opens up about the daily grind of travel basketball weekends, the challenge of parenting children with vastly different competitive drives, and why he refuses to apologize for pushing his kids hard.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

NFL and college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joins Greg Olsen on Youth Inc. to break down the College Football Playoff National Championship between Miami and Indiana, share the incredible turnaround story of Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes, and get real about what's broken in youth sports today.Kirk opens up about raising four sons in the travel sports era, the "Earl Woods syndrome" that's burned out a generation of young athletes, and why early specialization creates better 12-year-olds but worse 25-year-olds. He shares hard-earned lessons about being "that dad" on the sidelines, navigating the transfer portal as a parent, and why education should always trump NFL dreams.From the recruiting landscape that's changed everything to development vs. winning at all costs, Kirk provides perspective every parent needs to hear. Plus: his take on Monday night's national championship and why both Miami and Indiana represent what's possible when culture and development come first.

Three-time Pro Bowler and Fox Sports analyst Greg Olsen sits down with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan on Bussin' with the Boys to share his wildest, funniest, and most memorable moments from coaching his middle school football team. From dealing with 12-year-old drama to teaching the fundamentals to kids who've never played before, Greg breaks down what it's really like going from NFL Sundays to youth sports practices.This best-of compilation features Greg's top stories from his weekly Bussin' appearances, including the chaos of game day, the lessons he's learned from coaching young athletes, and why leading a middle school team might be tougher than playing tight end in the NFL.

2025 brought us incredible conversations with some of the best athletes and coaches in sports, and we're highlighting the most impactful advice they shared with young players.Whether you're chasing your dreams on the field, court, or track—or supporting a young athlete who is—this is the advice that matters most.Here's to an amazing 2025 and an even better 2026. Let's keep building the future of youth sports together.

As 2025 comes to a close, Youth Inc. reflects on the year's most memorable moments in youth sports. From breakthrough performances and inspiring coaching insights to the athletes and stories that defined the season, we highlight the best content, conversations, and lessons that remind us why youth sports matter. Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/

Greg Olsen sits down with Shane Battier and Alex Smith for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to coach and support young athletes.Together, they dig into the realities of coaching your own kids, setting high standards without losing perspective, and why fundamentals, accountability, and communication matter more than wins or stats. Shane and Alex share lessons from elite locker rooms and youth sidelines alike, discussing how confidence is built, how team culture is formed, and why winning is often the byproduct of doing the small things right.Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletter

Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy join Greg for a conversation that hits at the heart of modern parenting. In a world where kids are constantly being watched, tracked, and evaluated, Abby makes the case for something simple but powerful: kids need space. Space to play, to fail, to problem-solve, and to figure out who they are without always feeling eyes on them. They talk about why unsupervised play still matters, how too much oversight can quietly hold kids back, and what it really takes to raise confident, independent young people today.

Greg welcomes Coach RAC and Coach Ballgame for a conversation that gets to the core of what youth baseball should be. The group reflects on the Savannah Bananas’ stop in Charlotte, the joy and energy they bring to the field, and the inspiration behind Crashin’ Practice, Youth Inc.’s new series that surprises local teams with meaningful, high-impact coaching sessions.To learn more or enter, visit https://www.youth.inc/crashin-practiceSign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/