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Garrett Boorojian and Host of “Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth” podcast, former USC QB Coach, NYT Best Selling Co–author of "Win Forever" with Pete Carroll, NCAA Football Analyst (NBC Sports; Big Ten Network; PAC–12; FOX; ESPN), Yogi Roth

Garrett Boorojian and Host of “Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth” podcast, former USC QB Coach, NYT Best Selling Co–author of "Win Forever" with Pete Carroll, NCAA Football Analyst (NBC Sports; Big Ten Network; PAC–12; FOX; ESPN), Yogi Roth

Author: Garrett Boorojian June 10, 2026 Duration: 45:37
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Garrett Boorojian and Yogi Roth discuss relationship building in a team environment.

Garrett's first podcast guest, College Football Hall of Famer, National Champion, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Lou Holtz, who was referenced in this episode passed away after this interview was recorded on February 12, 2026 but before it aired on June 9, 2026. Garrett's honored his late friend and former colleague, Lou Holtz, multiple times, which included a dedicated A Tree to Remember ™ in his memory.

"Celebrate the game and coach the viewer." – Yogi Roth

Source: Yogi Roth | Yogi Roth Bio

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https://www.yogiroth.com/bio/

"Yogi Roth has been driven by the power of sports and story for over 20 years, as an on-air college football analyst, Elite 11 coach, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times and Amazon best-selling author. A former Pitt wide receiver and USC coach, he is also a motivational speaker, tv and event host, and world traveler. To talk football, family, and storytelling, connect with him @YogiRoth.

Yogi began his storytelling career after coaching football at USC, co-authoring the New York Times best-seller Win Forever with Pete Carroll, as well as his second book From PA to LA..."

"BROADCASTER

Yogi has been broadcasting college football & other sports for nearly two decades on the Big Ten Network, Pac-12 Networks, Fox, ESPN, NFL Network, Turner, Sirius XM, Bleacher Report & more.

PODCASTS

Yogi is currently hosting Y-OPTION: College Football through the lens of the West Coast on every podcast platform and on Substack. Spanning 8 years, this podcast has evolved to become the go to source for powerful stories, thoughtful dialogue in sport & discerning opinions. Y-OPTION is a uniquely expert, curious, and western take on the college football. Yogi has hosted a variety of podcasts in his career from Ted & Yogi's Pac-12 Adventure to a groundbreaking podcast titled The Season of Sam with former USC QB and current Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold.

FILMMAKER

Yogi has directed, produced & starred in over 20 films around the globe in theatres, on television & digital platforms.

SPEAKER & MODERATOR

Yogi has spoken on the world stage at TEDx & around the globe alongside brands such as Nike, World Surf League, Capital One, NACDA, Dignity Health, PMK*BNC, IMG College & various universities. He consistently moderates conversations with some of the most powerful names in sports.

AUTHOR

Yogi recently released 5-Star QB and his first children's book titled, Finding Free Fun. He also wrote From PA to LA and co-authored the New York Times best-seller Win Forever with Pete Carroll.

TRAVEL

Yogi has explored over 30 countries, seeking & uncovering the humanity in sports at each stop.

RAD TEES

Sports and Story have shaped Yogi's life from the age of 6. Ever since he began to travel it became the third bucket that drove inspiration to his life. An explorer of over 30 countries, Yogi has come to realize that a quality shirt can impact an adventure. Enjoy this new collaboration with Another Best Day, as each tee is cut from the same cloth: to seek and uncover humanity in sports around the globe."

Source: Yogi Roth Newsletter

"https://www.yogiroth.com/newsletter/"


Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
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