In this episode, we unpack Greg Olsen’s powerful insights from The Athletic on what’s really going wrong in youth sports today. From over-specialization and burnout to the rising pressure on families and kids to “pick a lane” before they even hit puberty, Olsen is sounding the alarm—and we couldn’t agree more. As both parents and coaches, we’ve seen firsthand how the joy of the game is being replaced by fear of falling behind.We talk about the shifting culture of youth sports—from the days when everyone played multiple sports and walked from one season to the next together, to today’s hyper-competitive, year-round grind. When did everything become a decision? Which coach, which team, which trainer, which school? And at what cost? We explore what happens when the focus is too much on short-term wins and not enough on long-term development—both as athletes and as human beings.Greg’s philosophy is clear: expose kids to more sports, more adversity, and more failure early—when they still come home to mom and dad. We dig into why that matters so much, especially in a world where kids are protected from discomfort, then sent off to college or adulthood with no real tools for dealing with setbacks. Failure, discomfort, and being the “worst on the team” are not threats to a child’s self-worth—they’re essential to growth.This is one of our most important conversations yet—not just for parents and coaches, but for anyone who wants to see sports return to what they were always meant to be: a vehicle for developing character, resilience, and real-world readiness. Whether you’re raising the next All-American or just want your kid to love the game, this one’s for you.

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