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Greg Olsen sits down with performance psychologist Michael Gervais and UCLA men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin to discuss the impact of social media on young athletes. From online criticism and the pressure to perform to highlight reel culture and mental health, they explore the challenges kids face growing up in today's digital world and why parents and coaches need to be intentional about how young athletes use social media. The conversation also examines how social media affects confidence, focus, and performance in youth sports.
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"GREG OLSEN EXPOSES THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR KIDS" is an episode of Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen. Runtime 16 min. Published October 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.