# #15 - How To Help Your Kid Be A Top 1% Soccer Player

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Podcast: [Youth Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/youth-soccer-podcast-7563434)
Published: 2026-02-03T09:12:17+00:00
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## Resource

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 development, emphasizing the importance of establishing a solid foundation early on and the advantages of teaching players to use both feet effectively. The discussion highlights how these elements contribute to the success of players and the overall growth of soccer in the top countries. Free Parent Starter Pack: https://pauljspacey.com/podcast (get the info coaches won't openly tell you) - 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 The Importance of Early Engagement in Soccer 03:01 Building a Foundation: Birth to Five Years 07:57 The Role of Neuroplasticity in Development 10:04 Why Early Engagement Matters 13:08 Resources for Further Learning 13:22 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

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