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    Youth Sports: Building Resilience with Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais

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    Join Greg Olsen and Dr. Michael Gervais on the Youth Inc. podcast to learn how to build resilience in youth sports and prevent burnout caused by pressure.

    Youth Sports: Building Resilience with Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais

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    Resilience only comes when we face adversity; instead of seeing a bad game or a mistake as a failure, we should frame it as a gift and an opportunity to build tensile strength.

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    Dr. Michael Gervais on the State of Youth Sports and Parenting in America
                 

                 
                     
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    Transforming The Car Ride Home with Greg Olsen & Dr. Michael Gervais
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    According to the Youth Inc. podcast, nearly 70% of children drop out of youth sports by the age of thirteen. While these kids often still enjoy the game itself, they cite negative experiences such as excessive pressure from parents and coaches as the primary reason for leaving. This weight of expectation can turn a developmental environment into a chore, leading to early burnout instead of long-term athletic growth.

    In their conversation, Greg Olsen and Dr. Michael Gervais explore shifting the focus from the scoreboard to the mental side of the game. To nurture resilience, parents and coaches should move away from high-pressure expectations that cause burnout. By changing how they handle moments like the car ride home and focusing on growth rather than just winning, adults can create a supportive environment that helps children appreciate the sport and develop essential life skills.

    Greg Olsen and world-renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais dive deep into sports psychology and the foundation of raising kids in a competitive world. They discuss why well-meaning involvement from adults often backfires and how to stop obsessing over scores. Their conversation highlights practical ways to foster resilience in athletes, ensuring that the energy of youth sports remains focused on growth and positive development rather than the stress of performance.

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    Section 3: Focusing on the Controllables

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