Youth Soccer Podcast
Episodes
#17 - The Real IQ War: Why Soccer Brains Crush NFL Minds
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul addresses social media comments and questions from the previous episode about America's best athletes, focusing on the compariso...
#16 - The Big Lie: Why America's Best Athletes Don't Play Soccer (And Why It Doesn't Matter)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul challenges the common belief that America would excel in soccer if only its best athletes participated. He argues that this noti...
#15 - How To Help Your Kid Be A Top 1% Soccer Player
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn how to help your kid become a top 1% player by age 10?This episode delves into the critical issue of early engagement in youth soccer de...
#14 - Player Communication: How To Improve On & Off The Field
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul discusses the critical role of communication in youth soccer, emphasizing the need for players to improve their verbal and non-v...
#13 - Playing Badly, Tryouts, Not Having Fun & Looking Stupid
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul addresses common questions from youth players and parents regarding performance, team dynamics, and personal enjoyment in sports...
#12 - Coach Energy: How It Can Make Or Break Your Kid
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, Paul and Phil discuss the critical role of coach energy in youth soccer. They explore how a coach's enth...
#11 - Best Of Parent Questions 2025
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features the best parent questions from our podcasts in 2025.CHAPTERS0:00 What can my kid do to get more minutes?2:50 Should my kid be pl...
#10 - Q & A With Hosts: Red Cards, Idols, Living In America And More
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts engage in a lively Q&A session, discussing their favorite soccer teams, sta...
#9 - Are Parents Getting Ripped Off By Youth Soccer Clubs?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts delve into the escalating costs associated with soccer, focusing on World Cup ticket prices and...
Ep 8: Emotions - How Do You Deal With Them As A Player or Parent?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts delve into the emotional aspects of football, discussing how emotions can impact players, coach...
Ep 7: Rejection - How Do You Deal With It?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts delve into the theme of rejection, exploring personal experiences and the broader implications ...
Ep 6: Referees & Parent/Coach Sideline Behavior
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of referees and parent/coach sideline behavior in the youth game.Much...
Ep 5: Player Positions - What Should You Focus On To Improve?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts discuss player positions, emphasizing the skills and attributes necessary for each position. Th...
Ep 4: Tiki Taka vs Long Ball - What's The Best Approach?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts discuss the impact of different playing styles on youth soccer development, focusing on the con...
Ep 3: Player Development - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts discuss various aspects of player development, emphasizing the importance of psychological resi...
Ep 2: Winning - How Important Is It?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricky, Paul, and Phil dive into the divisive topic of winning in youth soccer. They discuss the balance between prioritizin...
Ep 1: Player Mentality - What Is It And How Do You Develop It?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, Paul Spacey, Ricky Collett, and Phil Walsh delve into the critical topic of player mentality in youth soc...