Paul Spacey Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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 en

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

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 r

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

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

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

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

#33 - How America Can Become A Soccer Powerhouse

Paul discusses how America can become a world soccer powerhouse by embracing diversity, adaptability, and full-complexity coaching. He emphasizes the importance of an o

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

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 fo

#31 - Your Kid Doesn’t Need to Travel That Far for Soccer

Why are your kids traveling hours to play youth soccer games? Why are they flying to other states? Paul discusses the unnecessary travel, the flaws in the current league

#30 - Why Pro/Rel Is Coming Soon With Tactical Manager, 3four3 & Erik Hultstrom

This episode explores the future of promotion and relegation in American soccer, discussing the cultural, financial, and developmental impacts of an open meritocratic sys

#29 - Stop Counting Juggles & Start Watching the Body. How Good Is Your Kid?

In this episode, Paul discusses how to assess a player's potential through juggling, emphasizing the importance of body mechanics, fluidity, and experience over mere tric

#28 - Promotion & Relegation Is Coming To America

In this episode, Paul explores the state of Major League Soccer, the impact of promotion and relegation, and the differences in football competitiveness. He discusses t

#27 - Why Professional Players Are So Good (And How This Impacts Your Kid)

In this episode, Paul analyzes a video of ex-Arsenal player Laurent Koscielny performing technical skills, discussing what makes top footballers exceptional and debunking

#26 - Why Your Kids Need To Learn How To Foul

This episode explores the nuances of physical contact in soccer, focusing on jersey pulling, fouls, and the balance between rules and game flow. Paul discusses how play

#25 - Why Your Kids Need More Criticism (Not Less)

In this episode, Paul discusses the importance of criticism in personal and athletic development, emphasizing that growth often requires discomfort and direct feedback.

#24 - What Elite Youth Coaches Actually Do (And How Parents Can Spot Them)

In this episode, Paul shares insights on what makes a great youth soccer coach, from appearance and equipment to communication and accountability. He also discusses how

#23 - The Dark Arts of Soccer: The Forbidden Skills Nobody Wants To Discuss

In this episode we explore the controversial topic of the dark arts in soccer, discussing what they are, how players use them, and whether they should be taught to young

#22 - The Belief Gap: How to Build the Mental Strength That Unlocks Your Kid's True Potential

In this episode, we explore the psychological aspects of soccer, emphasizing belief, mentality, and resilience. We discusses how confidence, delusion, and experience in

#21 - Why the Offside Rule Can’t Die + Other World Cup Questions Answered

In this episode, we explore your World Cup questions including the offside law, diving, the rise of smaller nations and more. Free Parent Starter Pack: https://pauljspac

#20 - The Harsh Truth Parents Need to Hear About Youth Soccer

In this episode, Paul discusses the realities of youth soccer coaching, parental pressures, club hopping, and the importance of honesty and character development in young