Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen

NFL legends Greg Olsen, Luke Kuechly and Jonathan Stewart are back on the sidelines this season, coaching middle school football at Charlotte Christian. They’re holding these athletes to the same standards they held themselves to with the Panthers, and the kids are rising to it. Stick around, because these coaches aren’t taking it easy on anybody.

EPISODE ONE- https://youtu.be/CjuZsPcXJHw?si=3QSOk-tpjEMC5QrA

Miles That Matter, presented by GEICO

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Shelby Bumgarner sits down with New York Giants offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor for an inside look at his journey from growing up in London to making it in the NFL. Jermaine shares how he discovered American football, the sacrifices he made to pursue his dream, overcoming early career setbacks, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. He also discusses the Giants' culture under head coach John Harbaugh, his relationship with JJ McCarthy and his teammates, the importance of mental health in sports, and why giving back to the next generation of athletes in the UK means so much to him.

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Greg Olsen sits down with performance psychologist Michael Gervais and UCLA men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin to discuss the impact of social media on young athletes. From online criticism and the pressure to perform to highlight reel culture and mental health, they explore the challenges kids face growing up in today's digital world and why parents and coaches need to be intentional about how young athletes use social media. The conversation also examines how social media affects confidence, focus, and performance in youth sports.

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Greg Olsen sits down with Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney on Youth Inc. to discuss building a championship culture, leading through adversity, and developing athletes into successful adults beyond the game. Dabo shares the personal experiences and faith that shaped his coaching philosophy, why he believes multi-sport athletes have an advantage, what parents need to understand about college recruiting, and how NIL and the transfer portal are changing college football. He also explains why long-term development, education, and finding the right people matter more than chasing money or immediate success.

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Former MLB star Anthony Rizzo joins Greg Olsen on Youth Think to discuss his incredible journey from battling Hodgkin lymphoma at 18 years old to winning the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs. Rizzo opens up about the life lessons that shaped his career, the importance of having fun in youth sports, and why giving back through the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation means more to him than anything he accomplished on the field. Plus, he shares stories about fatherhood, catching a home run ball at Wrigley Field with his son, and what young athletes can learn from failure.

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To celebrate National Coaches Day, we’re looking back at five of the best coaching lessons shared on Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen. From Ryan Day and Matt Leinart breaking down what makes Nick Saban such a great coach, to Tony Vitello and Cori Close sharing their own perspectives on leadership, culture, and developing athletes, these conversations offer lessons that go far beyond the field. Plus, Bryce Young shares what he learned from the coaches who helped shape him. Here are five coaching lessons worth remembering from some of the best coaches, athletes, and leaders to join Youth Inc.

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Jay Bilas joins Greg Olsen for a timely conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics.Following the Senate’s passage of the Protect College Sports Act, Bilas explains what the legislation could mean for athletes, schools and the NCAA, and why he believes college sports doesn’t need to be “saved.”Greg and Jay debate athlete compensation, the transfer portal, multi-year contracts, coaching buyouts, collective bargaining and whether the so-called “Wild West” of college sports is really as chaotic as it looks.They also look beyond football and basketball to the changing experience for athletes in Olympic and non-revenue sports, the challenge of developing players in a transfer-heavy environment, and why playing sports should be about far more than reaching the next level.

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/The episode covers grit, adversity, youth sports, coaching, accountability, environment, and the growing impact of technology on kids. Greg Olsen sits down with Angela Duckworth to break down what actually helps young people develop perseverance, confidence, and the ability to reach their potential.

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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.

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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.

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