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The Paul Spacey Show

Paul Spacey

Kids & Family

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 41

Unfiltered truth from the youth soccer environment and the wider soccer landscape.

Raw, direct and brutally honest information for parents, players and coaches.

https://pauljspacey.com

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#41 - Why Being Nice Is Ruining Your Kid (And What To Do Instead)

Episode 41

Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 19:03

Paul discusses the importance of resilience, direct feedback, and high standards in youth sports to develop strong, capable athletes and individuals.

He gives advice on what you can do as a parent to ensure your kid progresses through the levels of competition.

Free Parent Starter Pack: https://pauljspacey.com/podcast

(get the info coaches won't openly tell you)

Get In Touch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey

Twitter: https://x.com/PaulSpacey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey

Email: https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/

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

Episode 37

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 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.

Free Parent Starter Pack: https://pauljspacey.com/podcast

(get the info coaches won't openly tell you)

Get In Touch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey

Twitter: https://x.com/PaulSpacey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey

Email: https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/

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

Episode 36

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 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.

Free Parent Starter Pack: https://pauljspacey.com/podcast

(get the info coaches won't openly tell you)

Get In Touch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey

Twitter: https://x.com/PaulSpacey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey

Email: https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/

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

Episode 35

Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 16:01

30 years of trial and error. No complicated protocol.

What to eat. How to train. How to sleep. The few things worth spending money on, including oral health, which most people skip.

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

Episode 34

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 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.

Free Parent Starter Pack: https://pauljspacey.com/podcast

(get the info coaches won't openly tell you)

Get In Touch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey

Twitter: https://x.com/PaulSpacey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey

Email: https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/

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