Rod is a husband and proud parent of three children.
"Rod has not only helped me become a better coach but he has made me a better husband and father!"

– Tom McCartney, Head Football Coach, Fairview HS, Colorado


"If it weren't for the guidance and the instruction from Coach O, our son Zac wouldn't have been in a position to accept a college scholarship."

– Parents of Zac Robinson, OSU Quarterback
SEMINARS FOR PARENTS OF YOUTH AND AMATEUR ATHLETES
Youth Sport Parents – "Parents Pursuing Victory"

"Coach O" Olson's cutting-edge presentations educate and equip parents with tools they can use to reinforce positive character traits and build self-esteem in their children. These traits, in turn, enable our children to become difference-makers in society. Coach O's insights can be delivered as a keynote address or via a more in-depth seminar or retreat format.

Coach O captures the attention of parents with a program that is specifically geared toward their needs as role models for their children. Rod's message is right on target for those seeking guidance on how to most positively influence young people's lives through competitive youth sports.

A coaching veteran and father to three very active children, Rod is well-acquainted with the impact parents and coaches have on youth. He is extremely effective at showing how to capture the hearts of children to ensure they are poised to maximize their potential both in sports and in life.

"Parents Pursuing Victory" topics include, but are not limited to:
  • How to speak greatness into your child
  • Helping your child be the best athlete/person they can be
  • How to teach your child to bounce back from mistakes
  • Handling a difficult coach
  • How to talk to your child prior to a game, during a game and after a game (especially after a loss) so they will have success again and again
  • Giving advice to your child so they'll listen
"INSIDE COLLEGE RECRUITING" SEMINARS

Parents with College-Bound Student-Athletes
With close to 20 years of college coaching and recruiting experience, Rod is an expert on the college recruiting process. He gives you the coach's perspective on the system through fun, cutting-edge presentations that empower parents and student-athletes.

Coach O reveals the secrets of positioning the student-athlete for the school of choice at any level, and shares a checklist that spans from the sophomore year of high school to checking in to the dorm room. These presentations can be tailored for specific sports, and are 90 to 120 minutes in length.