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This episode is brought to you in partnership with RCX Sports. To learn more, visit https://www.youth.inc/rcxsportsGreg Olsen sits down with author and youth sports expert John O’Sullivan to talk about what it really means to raise the standard in youth sports. From keeping joy at the center, to teaching kids how to truly compete, to finding the balance between development and winning, this conversation is all about building environments where young athletes can thrive.Greg and John break down multi-sport participation, the rise of year-round specialization, how great coaches communicate expectations, and why practice reps matter just as much as game results. Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.youth.inc/newsletterFor more, visit https://www.youth.inc/
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"Greg Olsen & John O’Sullivan on Raising the Standard in Youth Sports | Youth Inc." is an episode of Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen. Runtime 43 min. Published November 18, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.