Education and advice for Parents, Players and Coaches.
Paul Spacey, Ricky Collett and Phil Walsh are three English coaches based in Los Angeles and they discuss important topics within the youth soccer landscape while offering advice and crucial education for everyone involved, from parents and players to coaches and administrators.
New episodes every week.
Education and advice for Parents, Players and Coaches.
Paul Spacey, Ricky Collett and Phil Walsh are three English coaches based in Los Angeles and they discuss important topics within the youth soccer landscape while offering advice and crucial education for everyone involved, from parents and players to coaches and administrators.
New episodes every week.

In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts discuss various aspects of player development, emphasizing the importance of psychological resilience, fitness, and the role of team training.
They explore the Four Corners Model of development, which includes technical, tactical, physical, and psychological elements.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Player Development
02:57 The Importance of Psychological Resilience
06:00 Navigating Challenges in Training
09:14 The Role of Attitude in Player Growth
12:01 Fitness and Running Techniques
14:53 The Shift in Training Emphasis
18:00 Pain and Performance
21:08 Team Training Dynamics
24:03 Creating a Professional Training Environment
30:02 The Importance of Intensity in Training
34:06 Creating a Competitive Environment in Youth Soccer
35:26 The Value of Street Soccer and Self-Directed Play
39:33 Understanding Positional Play and Development
45:06 The Unique Development Process in Soccer
53:44 Navigating High School Soccer Seasons
57:12 The Role of Sleep and Recovery in Performance