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

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 TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljgspaceyTwitter: https://x.com/PaulSpaceyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulspaceyEmail: https://pauljspacey.com/contact-3/-CHAPTERS:00:00 Bouncing Back from Poor Performance02:11 Navigating Team Tryouts04:07 Finding Joy in the Game06:07 Overcoming Self-Consciousness in Training07:52 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes