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

<p> 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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Free Parent Starter Pack: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pauljspacey.com/podcast" target="_blank"><b>https://pauljspacey.com/podcast</b></a></p><p>(get the info coaches won't openly tell you)</p><p></p><p>-</p><p></p><p>Get In Touch</p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey</b></a></p><p>Twitter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PaulSpacey" target="_blank"><b>https://x.com/PaulSpacey</b></a></p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey" target="_blank"><b>https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey</b></a></p><p>Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/" target="_blank"><b>https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/</b></a></p><p></p><p>-</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction: Playing Time and Adult Preparation</p><p>02:02 Training, Practice, and Game Performance</p><p>04:06 Preparation for Adult Life Through Youth Sports</p><p>07:26 Extra Work to Close Skill Gaps</p><p>08:58 The Emotional Toll of Sitting on the Bench</p><p>09:54 The Environment of Competition Versus Equal Minutes</p><p>10:23 Preparing for Adult Challenges Through Youth Sports</p><p>11:19 Lessons in Resilience and Self-Improvement</p><p>12:27 Questions for Players and Parents</p><p>13:09 Final Advice and Resources</p>