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

Youth Soccer Podcast··3 October 2026·35 min

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This episode explores the crucial stages of developing a professional soccer player, emphasizing technical foundation, decision-making, and mental resilience across different age groups.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 to Building a Pro Soccer Player01:07 Three Crucial Development Stages04:23 Birth to Six: Building Technical Foundation06:11 Six to Twelve: Developing Skills and Decision-Making12:29 Twelve to Eighteen: Refining and Standing Out30:29 The Importance of Mental Resilience and Winning Mindset33:51 Summary and Final Tips