Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello shares why he believes youth baseball has shifted away from true player development and what that means for the next generation. From showcase culture and social media highlights to team chemistry, accountability, and learning how to win, Vitello explains what he sees in today's young athletes and offers thoughtful advice for parents and coaches looking to create a better environment for kids to grow on and off the field.
🔗 RESOURCES
📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter
🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.inc
Subscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.
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0:00 The Development Problem in Baseball
0:31 When Youth Sports Become About Image
1:16 What Today's Top High School Players Are Missing
2:12 How Youth Baseball Has Changed
3:01 Finding the Right Balance for Young Athletes
3:52 Are 9-Year-Olds Peaking Too Early?
4:24 Why Parents Should Celebrate Every Player
5:21 The Advice Every Youth Sports Parent Needs
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello shares why he believes youth baseball has shifted away from true player development and what that means for the next generation. From showcase culture and social media highlights to team chemistry, accountability, and learning how to win, Vitello explains what he sees in today's young athletes and offers thoughtful advice for parents and coaches looking to create a better environment for kids to grow on and off the field.
🔗 RESOURCES
📩 Youth Inc. Newsletter — https://www.youth.inc/newsletter
🌐 youth.inc — https://www.youth.inc
Subscribe for weekly conversations with the coaches and athletes shaping youth sports. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and tell us in the comments which coach we should talk to next.
#TonyVitello #TennesseeBaseball #VolsBaseball #SanFranciscoGiants #SFGiants #Giants #YouthBaseball #TravelBaseball #BaseballDevelopment #PlayerDevelopment #BaseballParents #YouthSports #Baseball #Coaching #BaseballLife #GregOlsen
0:00 The Development Problem in Baseball
0:31 When Youth Sports Become About Image
1:16 What Today's Top High School Players Are Missing
2:12 How Youth Baseball Has Changed
3:01 Finding the Right Balance for Young Athletes
3:52 Are 9-Year-Olds Peaking Too Early?
4:24 Why Parents Should Celebrate Every Player
5:21 The Advice Every Youth Sports Parent Needs
