Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen

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Steve Magness on the Mental Side of Youth Sports and Peak Performance Sep 23, 2025

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Steve Magness joins Greg Olsen to dive into the mental side of sports. They explore strategies for building resilience, maintaining focus under pressure, and cultivating the mindset of elite athletes. This episode is packed with practical techniques that athletes, coaches, and parents can apply both on and off the field.

Missy Franklin on Motherhood and Instilling a Love for Sports Sep 16, 2025

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Missy Franklin joins Greg Olsen to share her journey from Olympic success to motherhood and life after swimming. They talk about the lessons she learned early in her career, how she approaches parenting today, and why instilling a love for sports matters more than chasing medals. A heartfelt conversation about growth, perspective, and family.

Pardon My Take's Big Cat Talks Family, Parenting, and Youth Sports Culture Sep 09, 2025

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What’s it really like to be a parent at youth sports events? Big Cat sits down with Greg Olsen to talk about the ups, downs, and lessons that come with raising kids in sports. They cover everything from sideline dynamics to parenting styles, sharing stories that feel all too familiar for anyone who’s been there. A conversation that’s equal parts insightful and entertaining.

CJ Stroud on Character, Leadership, and the Future of Quarterbacks with Greg Olsen Sep 02, 2025

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CJ Stroud joins Greg Olsen on Youth Inc to talk about what matters most—faith, family, and resilience. From his journey as a young quarterback to becoming a leader in the NFL, CJ opens up about the lessons he’s learned on and off the field. They explore the challenges of playing at every level, the importance of mentorship, and what it means to grow not just as an athlete, but as a person.

This episode is in partnership with Unrivaled Sports. Unrivaled Sports is a leading national youth sports organization creating unforgettable experiences in baseball, softball, flag football, soccer, and action sports. The brand's portfolio spans iconic destinations and programs such as Cooperstown All Star Village, Ripken Baseball, Diamond Nation, Unrivaled Flag, Rocker B Ranch in Texas, and Under the Lights Flag Football. In 2025, Unrivaled Sports will welcome more than one million young athletes and over two million visitors across the country.

Ryan Day on Building Culture, Ohio State Football & Choosing the Right Path Aug 26, 2025

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day joins Greg Olsen for a conversation about more than just wins and losses. Day unpacks the non-negotiables that define Buckeye football, the intangibles he prioritizes over highlight reels when recruiting, and the message he gives his own son about what really matters when choosing a program. It’s a masterclass in leadership, legacy, and learning how to do things the right way—even when nobody’s watching.

This episode is presented in partnership with RCX Sports. To learn more, visit: https://www.youth.inc/learn/get-your-kid-playing-sports-with-rcx-sports

Malcolm Gladwell & Dr. Michael Gervais on the State of Youth Sports and More Aug 19, 2025

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What’s really happening inside youth sports today?

Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Michael Gervais sit down with Greg Olsen to unpack the biggest challenges facing kids, parents, and coaches. They share stories from their own lives, lessons that last beyond the playing field, and advice for raising and supporting the next generation of athletes.

A must-listen for anyone invested in the future of youth sports.

Youth Inc. is proud to present this episode in partnership with Players Health.

Tom Brady on Youth Sports, Broadcasting and His Relationship with Greg Olsen Aug 12, 2025

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Greg Olsen sits down with Tom Brady to talk about Brady’s youth sports journey, his competitive drive, his perspective as a youth sports parent and how his own childhood experiences shaped the athlete—and father—he is today. They also discuss their work at Fox and their close relationship in their first interview together since Brady became a broadcaster.

Youth Inc. is proud to present this episode in partnership with Unrivaled Sports.

Unrivaled Sports is a leading national youth sports organization creating unforgettable experiences in baseball, softball, flag football, soccer, and action sports. The brand's portfolio spans iconic destinations and programs such as Cooperstown All Star Village, Ripken Baseball, Diamond Nation, Unrivaled Flag, Rocker B Ranch in Texas, and Under the Lights Flag Football. In 2025, Unrivaled Sports will welcome more than one million young athletes and over two million visitors across the country.

Youth Inc Preview: Tom Brady, Malcolm Gladwell and more Aug 05, 2025

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Welcome back to Youth Inc, a Youth Sports Podcast hosted by Greg Olsen. We are here today to bring you a quick message: We are so back.

Starting next Tuesday, we are rolling out some of the biggest interviews we have ever done, beginning with TOM BRADY. Yes, Greg Olsen and Tom Brady spoke publicly for the first time about their Fox broadcasting situation, Tom's youth sports experiences as an athlete and as a parent, and more.

We will bring you a fresh episode every Tuesday thereafter, with Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Michael Gervais coming August 19th. All you need to do is subscribe to this feed, and get the new episodes as they come in.

The world of Youth Sports can be hard to navigate, but we are ready to make that whole experience a bit easier for everyone involved. Thanks for listening, see you next week.

Jackson, Ethan AND Matt Holliday | How the Holliday Family is Taking Over Baseball Jul 11, 2025

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Greg Olsen sits down with 7x MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, along with his sons, Jackson (Baltimore Orioles) and Ethan (#1 High School Prospect) to talk all things baseball. The crew discusses what it was like to grow up with Matt as a father, how Jackson has adjusted to the big leagues, and what Ethan's mindset looks like days ahead of the MLB Draft.Sign up for the Youth Inc. Newsletter here: https://www.youth.inc/newsletter

Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais Answer YOUR Questions Mar 05, 2025

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Greg Olsen and Dr. Michael Gervais ( @FindingMastery ) answer listener submitted questions to help parents, coaches, and young athletes take their youth sports journey to the next level.

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