Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen

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Greg Answers Listener Questions Jul 06, 2022

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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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Jack Marucci on the Marucci Brand, Injury Prevention and Orlando Cabrera Jun 29, 2022

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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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A Special Father's Day Episode with Chris Olsen Jun 22, 2022

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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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Kim Mulkey on cultivating a competitive spirit, recruiting and the parallels of parenting and coaching Jun 15, 2022

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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.

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Tom Farrey on youth sports access, the quality of local sports teams and the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports Jun 08, 2022

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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 listener questions.

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Rick Macci on training the Williams sisters, managing parents, and assessing true greatness Jun 01, 2022

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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 questions.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kyle Busch on Legacy, Parenting and Embracing Expectations May 25, 2022

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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 your questions for Greg at @YouthInc on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

Project Play Summit Panel on Access to Youth Sports, Rec Leagues, and Finding Quality Coaches May 18, 2022

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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 and positive coaching at the youth level (24:09) and how to address the needs and wants of different kids and communities through sport (20:00). Please rate, review and subscribe. Follow us on social media and submit your questions for Greg on social media: @YouthInc.

Jim Boeheim on Coaching His Sons, Recruiting and the New Era of NIL and Transfer Portal May 11, 2022

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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: Invisalign.

Mike Brey on the recruiting landscape, his coaching philosophy and the impact of Coach K May 04, 2022

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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 thank you to our presenting sponsor: Invisalign.

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