The Paul Spacey Show

← The Paul Spacey Show26 sep · 35 min

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

6, 12, 18: The Ages That Decide If Your Kid Makes It Pro26 sep35 min

<p>This episode explores the crucial stages of developing a professional soccer player, emphasizing technical foundation, decision-making, and mental resilience across different age groups.</p><p>Free Parent Starter Pack: <a href="https://pauljspacey.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>https://pauljspacey.com/podcast</strong></b></a></p><p>(get the info coaches won't openly tell you)</p><p>-</p><p>Get In Touch</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey</strong></b></a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/PaulSpacey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>https://x.com/PaulSpacey</strong></b></a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey</strong></b></a></p><p>Email: <a href="https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/</strong></b></a></p><p>-</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Building a Pro Soccer Player</p><p>01:07 Three Crucial Development Stages</p><p>04:23 Birth to Six: Building Technical Foundation</p><p>06:11 Six to Twelve: Developing Skills and Decision-Making</p><p>12:29 Twelve to Eighteen: Refining and Standing Out</p><p>30:29 The Importance of Mental Resilience and Winning Mindset</p><p>33:51 Summary and Final Tips</p>