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Youth Soccer Podcast

#14 - Player Communication: How To Improve On & Off The Field

January 31, 2026·10 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Paul discusses the critical role of communication in youth soccer, emphasizing the need for players to improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills both on and off the field.He provides actionable advice for players to build confidence through simple practices, such as using teammates' names, making eye contact, and engaging in conversations.The episode also highlights the importance of challenging coaches respectfully and the impact of non-verbal cues in effective communication.-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 Introduction to Communication in Soccer01:51 Building Confidence Through Simple Communication03:48 Non-Verbal Communication and Its Importance06:11 Echoing and Understanding Messages07:32 Challenging Teammates and Coaches09:35 Encouragement to Start Communicating More10:21 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

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