Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen
Episodes
Abby Wambach & Julie Foudy on Raising Independent Kids in a Hyper-Watched World
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 watch...
Coach RAC and Coach Ballgame talk Youth Baseball, Crashin' Practice and More
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Savann...
The Holderness Family on Parenting, Coaching, and Youth Sports
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with the Holderness family for an honest, funny, and practical conversation about raising kids in today’s youth sports world. They di...
Greg Olsen & John O’Sullivan on Raising the Standard in Youth Sports | Youth Inc.
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you in partnership with RCX Sports. To learn more, visit https://www.youth.inc/rcxsportsGreg Olsen sits down with author an...
Jerry Ferrara & Matt Leinart on Entourage, Adversity, and the Evolution of Youth Sports
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with actor Jerry Ferraraurage) and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, co-hosts ofThrowbacks for an honest, nostalgic conversation abou...
Chris Long on Fatherhood, Hard Work, and the Real Lessons of Youth Sports
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you in partnership with RCX Sports. To learn more, visit https://www.youth.inc/rcxsportsGreg sits down with Super Bowl cham...
MLB Legend Mo Vaughn on Building Better Ballplayers | Youth Inc.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with three-time All-Star and AL MVP Mo Vaughn to talk about what it really takes to help kids succeed in baseball. They discuss early s...
Building Winners: Tony Vitello on Culture, Development & the Future of College Baseball
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg talks with Tennessee Baseball coach Tony Vitello about his coaching philosophy, building team culture, and navigating the modern college baseball...
James Clear on Building Habits That Last for Young Athletes
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Youth Inc., Greg sits down with James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, to talk about how parents and coaches can help yo...
Jeff Francoeur Previews MLB Playoffs, Talks Athlete Development, Mental Fitness & More w/ Greg Olsen
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with former MLB All-Star and current MLB broadcaster Jeff Francoeur to discuss what it really takes to develop elite athletes. As the f...
Adrian Wojnarowski on The Changing College Basketball Landscape & Life After ESPN
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Olsen sits down with Adrian Wojnarowski — better known as “Woj”, former ESPN insider — to talk about his surprising new role as the Gener...
Steve Magness on the Mental Side of Youth Sports and Peak Performance
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness joins Greg Olsen to dive into the mental side of sports. They explore strategies for building resilience, maintaining focus under pressu...
Missy Franklin on Motherhood and Instilling a Love for Sports
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missy Franklin joins Greg Olsen to share her journey from Olympic success to motherhood and life after swimming. They talk about the lessons she learn...
Pardon My Take's Big Cat Talks Family, Parenting, and Youth Sports Culture
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
CJ Stroud on Character, Leadership, and the Future of Quarterbacks with Greg Olsen
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ryan Day on Building Culture, Ohio State Football & Choosing the Right Path
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
Malcolm Gladwell & Dr. Michael Gervais on the State of Youth Sports and More
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s really happening inside youth sports today? Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Michael Gervais sit down with Greg Olsen to unpack the biggest challenge...
Tom Brady on Youth Sports, Broadcasting and His Relationship with Greg Olsen
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Youth Inc Preview: Tom Brady, Malcolm Gladwell and more
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jackson, Ethan AND Matt Holliday | How the Holliday Family is Taking Over Baseball
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais Answer YOUR Questions
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Olsen and Dr. Michael Gervais ( @FindingMastery ) answer listener submitted questions to help parents, coaches, and young athletes take their...
Building a Champion: Joey Logano on Pressure, Progress, and Motorsport’s Evolution
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Youth Inc., Greg Olsen sits down with 3x NASCAR CUP Series Champion Joey Logano to explore what it takes to build a resilient athle...
Fixing Youth Sports: Tom Farrey on Accessibility, Participation, and Real Solutions
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Youth Inc., Greg Olsen is joined by Tom Farrey of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program to explore how the U.S. comp...
Handling Social Media: Guiding Young Athletes in the Digital Age
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Youth Inc., Greg Olsen tackles the complex role of social media in youth sports. Joined by UCLA Men’s Basketball Coach Mick Croni...
Mastering Skill Development: "QB Whisperer" Adam Dedeaux on Perfecting Practice and Building Confidence
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Youth Inc., Greg Olsen and Dr. Gervais welcome Adam Dedeaux of 3DQB to break down how to elevate your practice approach for real re...
Building Mental Fitness: Essential Skills for Young Athletes with Seth Davis
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Youth Inc., Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais are joined by special guest Seth Davis to explore the often-overlooked side of coa...
Finding The Key Traits of Great Coaches with UCLA's Mick Cronin
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Transforming the Car Ride Home: Supporting Resilience and Growth in Youth Sports – with Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Youth Inc. is Back! New Season, New Insights with Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Luke Keuchly On Coaching Pop Warner Football, Adapting to Your Strengths and The Benefits of Watching Film
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Greg is joined by his former Carolina Panthers teammate Luke Keuchly. The pair discuss the high school football experience & recru...
Kevin Harvick On Youth Racing, Funding and Access
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dino Babers on Coaching Principles, Program Building and Collegiate NIL impact
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Skip Gilbert On U.S. Youth Soccer, Specialization and Development
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Marcellus Wiley On Maximizing Talent and Developing Internal Drive
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Greg is joined by Marcellus Wiley, former NFL football player and veteran NFL broadcaster. The pair discuss the pressure of maximizing...
Christian Haynes “Thee BlackBadger” on Being a Full-Time Content Creator
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Greg is joined by Christian Haynes, also known as “Thee BlackBadger,” former defensive back for UNC Charlotte and full time conten...
Yogi Roth on the Elite 11, Coaching Styles, and What Makes a 5 Star QB
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Greg sits down with Yogi Roth, football analyst and New York Times Best-Selling Author & Emmy award-winning filmmaker. The pair di...
Tom House On The Mechanics of Pitching, The Power of Play and Handling Failure
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Greg sits down with Tom House, the "father of modern throwing mechanics." The pair discuss developing athletes with the power of play ...
Pop Warner’s Tim Glase on Evolution of the Org. & Coaching Challenges
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Greg sits down with Tim Glase, Director of Operations and Development at Pop Warner. The pair discuss the evolution of Pop Warner (10:...
Pat Forde on raising an Olympian, the sacrifice of swimmers and what's next in college football
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Greg is joined by sports journalist Pat Forde. The pair discuss the transfer portal (10:00) and the college football playoff expansion...
Bruce Feldman on the fun and challenges of coaching pee wee football
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with Bruce Feldman, National College Football Insider for The Athletic. The pair discuss coaching his sons’ pee wee football team (16...
Larry Nance Jr. on burnout, coaching styles and highlight culture
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with Larry Nance Jr, forward for the New Orleans Pelicans. The pair discuss preventing burnout in sport specialization (9:10), ada...
IMG Academy's Tim Pernetti on what they offer, how it works and how to know if it's right for your child
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg joins Tim Pernetti, Chief Operating Officer of IMG Academy, for a deep dive into their approach to athletics and school. The pair discuss scholar...
Josiah Johnson on leveraging social media, handling trolls and controlling your narrative
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with Josiah Johnson, the King of #NBATwitter and co-host of the Outta Pocket podcast. The pair discuss benefits & pitfalls of lever...
Jennie Finch on travel softball, safety mechanics of pitching and the challenges of coaching
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie Finch, softball icon and Olympic gold medalist, sits down with Greg to discuss how travel softball prepared her for the future (13:37), the saf...
Christian Yelich on his unique path to the pros, learning from failure and how small adjustments make for big results
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Yelich, left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, joins Greg to discuss traditional baseball player development (15:30), how to deal with adve...
Dr. Michael Gervais on coaching techniques, mindfulness and parental involvement
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Gervais is back! Greg and Dr. Gervais discuss the process of challenging your kids (10:40), the importance of asking questions in coaching...
Luke Fedlam on what parents need to know about the NIL era
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Fedlam, NIL expert & sports attorney, sits down with Greg to discuss what led to the Supreme Court NIL ruling (8:22); its impact on rec...
Paul Rabil on founding Premier Lacrosse League, youth access and the history of the game
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Rabil joins the show today to discuss the history of lacrosse (5:30), importance of access for youth sports (24:30), and the growth opportunity w...
Tony Harper on travel baseball, the recruiting process, and Perfect Game Youth
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with Tony Harper, Youth Operations Director for Perfect Game Youth. The pair discuss the pros and cons of travel baseball (14:50), Perf...
Lisa McCaffrey on Parenting Styles, Taunting and Football in the Family
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with Lisa McCaffrey, former Stanford soccer star and mother of four. The pair discuss parenting for different personalities (20:38), ta...
Nancy Lieberman on Title IX, Breaking Barriers and Learning from Kobe & Muhammad Ali
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with Nancy Lieberman, basketball hall of famer & women’s sports icon. The pair discuss playing at Rucker Park as a little girl (1...
Greg Answers Listener Questions
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jack Marucci on the Marucci Brand, Injury Prevention and Orlando Cabrera
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
A Special Father's Day Episode with Chris Olsen
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 provi...
Kim Mulkey on cultivating a competitive spirit, recruiting and the parallels of parenting and coaching
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Tom Farrey on youth sports access, the quality of local sports teams and the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with Tom Farrey, the founder of the Aspen Institute’s Sports and Society Program. The pair discuss the issue of access & resource...
Rick Macci on training the Williams sisters, managing parents, and assessing true greatness
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kyle Busch on Legacy, Parenting and Embracing Expectations
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Project Play Summit Panel on Access to Youth Sports, Rec Leagues, and Finding Quality Coaches
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Developm...
Jim Boeheim on Coaching His Sons, Recruiting and the New Era of NIL and Transfer Portal
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mike Brey on the recruiting landscape, his coaching philosophy and the impact of Coach K
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Malachi & Eric Nelson on Decommitting from Oklahoma, USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley and NIL Deals
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Los Alamitos High School Quarterback and Recent USC commit Malachi Nelson and his father Eric Nelson joins Youth Inc this week. Greg and Malachi talk ...
Russell Wilson on the trade, his youth coaching philosophy and the importance of self talk
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson joins Youth Inc. just weeks after his recent trade from the Seattle Seahawks. Greg and Russell discuss how t...
Keith Tkachuk
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary National Hockey League player Keith Tkachuk joins Youth Inc. today to share his experience in American hockey. Greg and Keith discuss the re...
Eric Weddle
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg is reunited with his friend, NFL veteran and recent Super Bowl champion Eric Weddle. Eric and Greg discuss Eric's experience growing up as a mul...
BONUS: Roy Williams
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Roy Williams joins Greg for a special episode ahead of this weekend's NCAA Final Four matchup between UNC and Du...
Sam Mewis (and her father, Bob)
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Mewis is a current US Women's National Team midfielder, 2019 FIFA World Cup Champion and 2020 US Female Soccer Player of the Year. Sam and her fat...
Cooper Manning
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg is joined by American entrepreneur, father, and television host Cooper Manning to talk about raising a family of successful athletes, his son Arc...
Shawn Johnson
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg is joined by Olympic gold-medal gymnast, mother of two and New York Times bestselling author Shawn Johnson. Shawn discusses importance of balance...
Dr. Michael Gervais
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg is joined by world-renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais. The two discuss cultivating an environment of growth (19:12), the importance of the...
Jerry Rice
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg sits down with his childhood hero and NFL Legend Jerry Rice in Los Angeles during Super Bowl week. Jerry shares stories about his legendary work ...