Episodes

  • Building Mental Fitness: Essential Skills for Young Athletes with Seth Davis
    Nov 13 2024

    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 coaching: mental fitness. Seth emphasizes that psychological skills—like breathing, self-talk, and goal setting—are just as learnable as physical ones. Together, they discuss how coaches can prioritize mental fitness, equipping athletes with tools for focus, resilience, and confidence. Join us to learn practical techniques that empower athletes both on and off the field, making mental strength an essential part of any coach’s toolkit.


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    Thank you to our partners MaxU and Players Health for presenting this season of Youth Inc.

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    35 mins
  • Finding The Key Traits of Great Coaches with UCLA's Mick Cronin
    Nov 8 2024

    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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    Thank you to MaxU and Players Health for sponsoring this season of Youth Inc.

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    36 mins
  • Transforming the Car Ride Home: Supporting Resilience and Growth in Youth Sports – with Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais
    Oct 30 2024

    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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    31 mins
  • Youth Inc. is Back! New Season, New Insights with Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais
    Oct 28 2024

    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.



    Catch the PREMIERE of Episode 1 this Wednesday

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    2 mins
  • Luke Keuchly On Coaching Pop Warner Football, Adapting to Your Strengths and The Benefits of Watching Film
    Dec 14 2022

    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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    50 mins
  • Kevin Harvick On Youth Racing, Funding and Access
    Nov 30 2022

    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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    58 mins
  • Dino Babers on Coaching Principles, Program Building and Collegiate NIL impact
    Nov 23 2022

    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).

    Greg also answers listener questions (1:00:30). Rate, review, subscribe and submit your questions on social to @YouthInc.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Skip Gilbert On U.S. Youth Soccer, Specialization and Development
    Nov 16 2022

    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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    56 mins