3/10/26: Gold Medal Hockey Players on Youth Sports, The Sibling Advantage, and BTS of Spring Training

Gold medalists Hayley Scamurra and Kelly Pannek sit down with Shelby to talk about what it's really like to win gold, growing up as female hockey players, and whether kids should specialize early. Plus, we break down the sibling advantage in youth sports, take you behind the scenes at spring training, and share some of our favorite reads and resources from the week.

INSPIRE

💪 From Youth Hockey to Olympic Gold

Shelby Bumgarner talks with gold medalists Hayley Scamurra and Kelly Pannek about what winning gold felt like, growing up as female hockey players and whether kids should specialize.

INFORM

💬 The Sibling Advantage

Alex Compton on how siblings push each other in youth sports, from watching each other compete to battling in the driveway.

ENTERTAIN

😮 Youth Inc. Heads to Spring Training

We chat with the Boston Red Sox at Spring Training in Fort Myers, FL and ask them who their favorite players were growing up. Follow along for more content this spring!

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“I've become a man here. I wasn't when I got here. Everything the coaches have taught me, the lessons I've learned, the adversity I faced has allowed me to grow up."

- North Carolina's Senior Guard Seth Trimble postgame vs. Clemson