The Strong Youth Project

Humility & Faith: Zavier Gozo's Story from Kid to Pro

Today we sat down with Zavier Gozo, a player for Real Salt Lake, to talk about his journey to the pros and the key factors that shaped him along the way. From the influence of his parents and coaches to the importance of humility, faith, and strong character, Zavier shares what truly made the difference in his development, both on and off the field.

"Why do we play the game?" - Interview with BYU Basketball's Jared McGregor

In this episode of the Strong Youth Podcast, we’re joined by BYU basketball player Jared McGregor. Jared opens up about his journey to college basketball, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the inspiration behind The Name of the Game, the non-profit he founded to help others through sports.

How to Train Youth Athletes to Maximize Future Development - Interview with Michael Davie

In this podcast episode we interview Michael Davie who is the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Sports Science at Brigham Young University. We discuss topics surrounding the development of youth athletes and how to help them train the right way to prepare them for their athletic futures.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:43 – Meeting Michael Davie02:34 – Role of a Strength and Conditioning Coach03:53 – Assessing an Athlete’s Current Performance Level05:13 – Common Strengths and Weaknesses in Athletes06:50 – Helping Athletes Control Movement and Strength08:38 – Getting Started with Strength Training11:00 – Goals Athletes Should Set13:12 – How Coaches and Parents Can Support These Goals17:07 – The Nature and Value of Sports17:45 – When to Adjust a Training Program18:50 – Recommended Weekly Strength Training Volume20:20 – The Importance of Recovery Time21:20 – What an Effective Rest Period Looks Like23:50 – Incorporating Injury Prevention into Training26:45 – Understanding Sport-Specific Injuries28:47 – The Value of Multi-Sport Participation30:52 – Working Toward Your Goals34:00 – Having Meaningful Goal Conversations35:50 – Taking Ownership of Your Training39:38 – Enjoying the Process41:05 – Final Thoughts

Can you Wire Intelligence? - Interview with Dr. Bobby Low

In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast we interviewed Dr. Bobby Low who is the Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Performance at Brigham Young University. In this discussion we go over what mental strength is and how to develop it in our youth athletes. @drbobbylow www.motyv8.com [https://www.motyv8.com/]

Losing Weight, Finding Purpose: A Journey of Faith and Discipline - The Story of Eddie Joseph

In this episode we interview Eddie Joseph, a motivational speaker and future author. He discusses his early struggles with obesity, how understanding his identity outside of sport helped him overcome his challenges, and the power of goal setting and how it supported him throughout his journey.