# #13 - Playing Badly, Tryouts, Not Having Fun & Looking Stupid

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Podcast: [Youth Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/youth-soccer-podcast-7563434)
Published: 2026-01-28T07:39:20+00:00
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Duration seconds: 491

## Resource

In this episode, Paul addresses common questions from youth players and parents regarding performance, team dynamics, and personal enjoyment in sports. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, improvement, and resilience in overcoming challenges faced by young athletes. The conversation covers how to bounce back from poor performances, the decision-making process around team tryouts, and the significance of finding joy in the game through personal development and hard work. Additionally, Paul reassures listeners about the common fears of self-consciousness during training, encouraging them to focus on their own growth rather than the opinions of others. - Get In Touch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspacey Twitter: https://x.com/PaulSpacey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulspacey Email: https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/ - CHAPTERS: 00:00 Bouncing Back from Poor Performance 02:11 Navigating Team Tryouts 04:07 Finding Joy in the Game 06:07 Overcoming Self-Consciousness in Training 07:52 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

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