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Alex Morgan joins Greg Olsen to challenge the way we think about youth sports, early specialization and the pressure young athletes face today. Morgan opens up about being a “late” player who didn’t join club soccer until age 13, why her parents never rushed her development, and how choosing her own path helped fuel her career to the highest levels of the sport. She also shares her perspective as a parent, explaining why she believes kids should be exposed to multiple sports, why parents shouldn’t push extra training before a child actually wants it, and how too much competition and travel can take the fun out of sports. Plus, Morgan discusses the importance of high school sports, building confidence and community, and the one major change she would make to youth sports in America.
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0:00 Intro & Greg Olsen’s Middle School Football Season
7:53 Alex Morgan Joins Youth Inc.
8:45 Alex Morgan on the Evolution of Youth Soccer
9:24 Why Morgan Didn’t Play Club Soccer Until 13
10:40 The Pressure to Specialize Young
11:19 Why Alex Morgan’s Parents Didn’t Pressure Her
12:17 Being a “Raw” Player on the Youth National Team
12:50 Why Being the Best 12-Year-Old Doesn’t Matter
13:44 Alex Morgan’s Message to Young Athletes
14:23 Alex Morgan’s High School Soccer Experience
15:40 How Alex Morgan Approaches Youth Sports as a Mom
16:20 Letting Kids Choose Their Own Sports
16:59 When Extra Training Becomes Too Much
17:17 Alex Morgan on the Problems With Youth Sports
18:01 Alex Morgan’s One Rule to Change Youth Sports
18:55 Alex Morgan & CVS Health’s Home Team Heroes
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