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Hall of Famer Jared Allen joins Greg Olsen to talk about his journey from youth football to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, what it was like putting on the gold jacket, and the lessons he’s learned as a parent. Jared and Greg also dive into youth sports specialization, why kids should play multiple sports, the importance of letting late bloomers develop, and finding the right team and coach for your child.
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"What Hall of Fame Weekend was Actually Like | Greg Olsen & Jared Allen" is an episode of Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen. Runtime 48 min. Published August 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.