The Paul Spacey Show – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

02:30 The difference between being nice and setting high standards

05:14 The importance of being firm and direct with feedback

07:28 Letting kids sit with discomfort and sit with failure

10:24 The importance of teaching kids to handle discomfort

13:18 The necessity of honest feedback for growth

15:09 Responding to pressure and difficult situations

16:25 The sacrifice and resilience required to reach top levels

17:09 The higher levels as a limited resource pool

18:19 Closing remarks and resources for development

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#40 - Why The Same Training Every Week Makes Your Kid Easy To Play Against

Épisode 40

mardi 6 octobre 2026 • Durée 22:27

Paul discusses the importance of variation in football and youth development, emphasizing how diverse environments, opponents, formations, and positions foster growth and adaptability in players.

Featuring Harry Kane, Cavan Sullivan, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham and Sebastian Berhalter.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the importance of variation in football

02:11 Examples from professional players and their varied experiences

07:08 The need for variety in youth soccer environments

11:23 Playing against opponents from different backgrounds and cultures

14:43 The benefits of experiencing different formations

18:01 Playing in multiple positions for development

20:11 The growth benefits of pushing outside comfort zones

#39 - How Your Kid Stands Out When Everyone Else Looks The Same

Épisode 39

jeudi 1 octobre 2026 • Durée 21:04

This episode emphasizes the importance of physical fitness in soccer and how it can significantly impact a player's performance.

Paul shares practical training tips and highlights why fitness is the most accessible and effective way to stand out on the field.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Why Fitness Matters in Soccer

01:50 The Key to Improving Performance: Fitness

05:13 How Fitness Masks Technical Weaknesses

08:08 Building a Base with Long-Distance Jogging

10:00 Sprint Intervals for Game-Impacting Speed

13:08 Training Specific Movements: Joining Attacks

15:01 The Role of Nutrition and Sleep

16:53 Consistency and Long-Term Training Benefits

18:48 Impact of Fitness on Game Visibility and Opportunities

#38 - 6, 12, 18: The Ages That Decide If Your Kid Makes It Pro

Épisode 38

samedi 26 septembre 2026 • Durée 34:31

This episode explores the crucial stages of developing a professional soccer player, emphasizing technical foundation, decision-making, and mental resilience across different age groups.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Building a Pro Soccer Player

01:07 Three Crucial Development Stages

04:23 Birth to Six: Building Technical Foundation

06:11 Six to Twelve: Developing Skills and Decision-Making

12:29 Twelve to Eighteen: Refining and Standing Out

30:29 The Importance of Mental Resilience and Winning Mindset

33:51 Summary and Final Tips

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#37 - How To Develop Your Kid Like Yamal, Bellingham and Rooney (And Cavan)

Épisode 37

mercredi 16 septembre 2026 • Durée 27:06

This episode explores the development of top young soccer players such as Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Wayne Rooney, Max Dowman and Cavan Sullivan, emphasizing early engagement, playing up, and training with senior players to accelerate growth.

Learn how these principles can be applied to development strategies for your own kids.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Youth Player Development

00:24 Common Traits of Top Young Players

01:07 Importance of Early Engagement with the Ball

02:05 Playing Up in Age Groups for Growth

03:15 Family Decisions and Club Loyalty

#36 - Playing Time. Why The Bench Is Like The Job Interview

Épisode 36

mercredi 9 septembre 2026 • Durée 13:42

This episode explores the importance of playing time in youth sports as a preparation for adult competition, emphasizing effort, performance, and the broader lessons of resilience and self-improvement.

If your son or daughter isn't getting the playing time they want, this eposide will help you understand why and what they can do to fix it.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Playing Time and Adult Preparation

02:02 Training, Practice, and Game Performance

04:06 Preparation for Adult Life Through Youth Sports

07:26 Extra Work to Close Skill Gaps

08:58 The Emotional Toll of Sitting on the Bench

#35 - The Simple Daily Habits That Fix Your Diet, Training, and Health

Épisode 35

vendredi 4 septembre 2026 • Durée 16:01

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#34 - Delusion Is a Skill. Here's How To Use It.

Épisode 34

mardi 1 septembre 2026 • Durée 13:36

This episode explores the power of measured delusion in sports and life, emphasizing how believing you're better than you are can drive improvement and confidence.

Paul shares practical insights on how to harness this mindset to achieve personal growth on and off the field.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the concept of being delusional in sports

02:22 Matching effort with self-belief for real progress

04:26 Personal experiences with delusional confidence

07:23 Success stories of delusional belief in high achievers

08:18 How to start acting with a slight delusion

09:04 Neurological basis of tricking your brain

#33 - How America Can Become A Soccer Powerhouse

Épisode 33

vendredi 28 août 2026 • Durée 36:28

Paul discusses how America can become a world soccer powerhouse by embracing diversity, adaptability, and full-complexity coaching.

He emphasizes the importance of an open pyramid, early engagement, and varied styles of play to develop top players.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Need for Adaptability in US Soccer

01:18 America's Lack of World Class Soccer Players

02:10 Harnessing Diversity and Variability in Player Development

04:07 Promotion Relegation and Meritocracy in Soccer

10:15 The Value of Multiple Playing Styles and Approaches

20:13 Coaching the Game in Its Full Complexity

#32 - Developing A Winning Mindset To Succeed On And Off The Field

Épisode 32

mardi 25 août 2026 • Durée 19:57

In this episode, Paul explores how developing a winning mindset through sports can significantly impact success in life and business.

He shares practical insights on fostering competitiveness, resilience, and mental toughness in young athletes.

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