

Mon, Sep 21
|RICE (Russell Center)
A Father's POV on Raising a Champion
Fireside Chat with Craig Young, author of "Growing Up Young" and father of Heisman Trophy winner and Carolina Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young.
Time & Location
Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
RICE (Russell Center), 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA
About the event
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat, light bites, and an evening of conversation and connection.
Craig will take us behind the scenes of his family’s journey, sharing the lessons, decisions and experiences that shaped the road from the early years of sports to college football and ultimately the NFL.
We’ll talk candidly about the role parents play in supporting an athlete’s journey, including preparing them for professional opportunities, investing in their development, helping them manage pressure and public scrutiny, and supporting their mental and emotional well-being.
Craig Young is a nationally recognized executive coach, mental-health and leadership strategist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker with more than 25 years of experience. He is the CEO of Young Consulting Group, LLC and The Young Standard, LLC; president of the Young 9 Foundation; and author of Growing Up Young: One Family’s Faith Journey to the NFL. Drawing from his professional expertise and…

