Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen

In this insightful episode of Youth Inc., host Greg Olsen sits down with UCLA Men's Basketball Coach Mick Cronin to explore the core traits that make a great coach. Coach Cronin emphasizes the power of relationships in coaching, the importance of instilling resilience and responsibility, and balancing skill development with character-building. They also discuss the role of family and the value of life outside sports, providing a roadmap for fostering well-rounded athletes. Tune in for valuable advice on developing not only successful players but also strong, resilient individuals.

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In this episode of Youth Inc, hosts Greg Olsen and Dr. Michael Gervais dive into one of the most crucial yet challenging moments in youth sports: the car ride home. They explore how this time can shape young athletes’ mental and emotional growth, focusing on positive reflection over performance critiques. Greg and Dr. Gervais offer insights into guiding kids with open-ended questions, promoting resilience, and reinforcing that self-worth isn’t tied to scores or stats. Discover how to make the car ride home a safe space that empowers kids to learn, grow, and enjoy their sports journey.

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In this new season of Youth Inc., former NFL star Greg Olsen and renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais dive into the pivotal issues shaping youth sports today with SIX ALL NEW EPISODES. 

From the intensity of the car ride home to the role of social media, they bring practical insights and expert advice for parents, coaches, and young athletes alike. Across the six episodes, they tackle the complexities of coaching, mental fitness, development, and ways to increase participation, empowering families and communities to make the youth sports experience positive and rewarding for all.

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In this episode Greg is joined by his former Carolina Panthers teammate Luke Keuchly. The pair discuss the high school football experience & recruiting (13:06), his approach to watching film (28:13) and coaching Pop Warner Football together (35:38).

Greg also answers listener questions (42:38).

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In this episode Greg sits down with Kevin Harvick, professional stock car racer and Daytona 500 winner. The pair discuss the youth racing landscape (4:36), the high costs of racing (21:28) and the importance of access & strategy (28:03).

Greg also answers listener questions (49:51).

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Dino Babers, Head Football Coach at Syracuse University, joins Greg for a deep dive into his principles of coaching (17:39), and what goes into building a competitive football program (34:00). Plus Dino gives a coach's perspective on the collegiate NIL space (45:47).

In this episode Greg sits down with Skip Gilbert, CEO of U.S. Youth Soccer. The pair discuss the culture of soccer in America (8:23), negative effects of specialization (18:40) and the importance of coaching in youth development (35:43).

Greg also answers listener questions (50:20).

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In this episode Greg is joined by Marcellus Wiley, former NFL football player and veteran NFL broadcaster. The pair discuss the pressure of maximizing talent (11:06), the importance of internal drive (23:42) and his journey to Columbia (35:44).

Greg also answers listener questions (51:44).

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In this episode Greg is joined by Christian Haynes, also known as “Thee BlackBadger,” former defensive back for UNC Charlotte and full time content creator. The pair discuss the transition from athlete to content creator (12:34), handling negative comments online (17:58) and how he leveraged his content into a career (24:36).

Greg also answers listener questions (43:02).

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In this episode Greg sits down with Yogi Roth, football analyst and New York Times Best-Selling Author & Emmy award-winning filmmaker. The pair discuss the importance of frontloading (23:15), the impact of the Elite 11 (25:30), different approaches to coaching (50:44) and his new book ‘5 Star QB’s’ (1:02:19).

Greg also answers listener questions (1:04:25).

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