About this episode

Greg Olsen reflects on the top parenting conversations from the first year of Youth Inc.

Over the past year, Greg Olsen has sat down with some of the biggest names in sports and media to explore one of life's most important roles—being a parent. In this special compilation, we're looking back at Greg's Top 5 parenting conversations from Year One of Youth Inc., featuring Chris Long, Big Cat, Jeff Francoeur, Tom Brady, and Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt. From raising confident kids and balancing family with demanding careers to the lessons sports teach about leadership, resilience, and character, these conversations are packed with practical advice and unforgettable stories for every parent, coach, and mentor. 🔗 RESOURCES 📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter 🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.inc Subscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.

People in this episode

Host: Greg Olsen

Guests: Chris Long, Big Cat, Jeff Francoeur, Tom Brady, Julie Ertz, Kealia Watt

Topics covered

• parenting
• sports
• leadership
• resilience
• character
• family balance
• youth sports

Keywords

• parenting advice
• youth sports
• sports figures
• family dynamics
• coaching
• mentorship
• confidence in children

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Youth Inc.

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