#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 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 TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspaceyTwitter: https://x.com/PaulSpaceyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulspaceyEmail: https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/-Chapters00:00 Introduction: Playing Time and Adult Preparation02:02 Training, Practice, and Game Performance04:06 Preparation for Adult Life Through Youth Sports07:26 Extra Work to Close Skill Gaps08:58 The Emotional Toll of Sitting on the Bench09:54 The Environment of Competition Versus Equal Minutes10:23 Preparing for Adult Challenges Through Youth Sports11:19 Lessons in Resilience and Self-Improvement12:27 Questions for Players and Parents13:09 Final Advice and Resources