I’m on day 1 of my journey. I’m 13 and I want to become a better soccer player. I’m not the best on my team, far from it. I want to maintain this routine: 30 minute jog, 30-45 minute workout in the morning. Then at 4 pm I want to practice soccer for 3 hours. So this routine will be done the days I don’t have team training and the days I do, my routine will be tweaked. The hardest part is motivation. It’s only day one, but today I learned take it day by day. This is my journey to the pros. P.S my stamina isn’t the best so that’s why I want to jog and do things like that. Everyone else believe in yourself. Take it Day by day
I feel like building connections as a footballer is very important to open new doors, even as a D1 athlete, building connections help!! It’s helped me get where I am today. Agents can be hard to get and work with and I agree when you say they’re misconceptions because there is bad and good connections you need to be careful who you build connections with! At the end of the day a player should always help another player, we all want the same dream at that level! Great Content Matt! A good listen for young Athletes!
From my experience connections come along by just doing the right thing. I have just gained a couple of great connections just by going to a 1-1 coach, Its really helped offer me some opportunity! Just keep doing the right things and people will have good things to say about you! Great informative Video Matt!
So glad you made a video about this! It’s so critical to success in soccer but also life overall! When I went to a D3 school I thought there wouldn’t be that many connections, but our own Athletic Trainer was a head trainer for the SAFC academy, which is in the USL Championship, and my head coach played with Zac Lublin, the starting goalie at Phoenix Rising which is a USL Championship team 40 min from my house. You never know who knows who, so branch out and ask questions!
You really be blessing us with the right videos at the right time is like you know where in our journey we’re at. And you rl be motivating me to post 🤧
Networking is HUGE for footballers, and I wish I knew that earlier. I had so many offers to play in college from just networking alone. It’s great that you are giving out this information that many people may not have really understood 🙏🏼
Kids view connections as extremely important because at high level club they are...you’ll have kids making teams they shouldn’t every year just because of friends on the team/friend with the coach
Really eye opening video which revealed a lot to me. As someone who in the last few weeks has experienced a renaissance in my mindset towards performance and my goals in soccer, I cannot thank this video enough for detailing the process of moving up the ladder. Clear as I could ever want it. Bless you Matt, hope you’re well and hope we can speak soon. Peace x
Yep true connections work started fowling you back when you only had 10 thousand subscribers. And I watched the blog when you went to Ottawa in 2019 for OPSM. So the following year I got my Dad to take me this year drove 5 hours met you 👍 they liked me and now OPSM is working with me all because of watching you thanks Matt.
Using connections is much more of an American route thing. I went through the academy system in England and went to college in America also. In England, and Europe, if you're good people will come to you. No where in England can you email a head coach or a teammate to get you a trial like you can in America. Americans are to focused on connections. Simply, if you perform wherever you are, you will get noticed.
I really love the way you explain these complex ideas and misconceptions in a simple and effective manner. It’ll help so many players looking to build their careers.
Rn i just finished my local club teams career and ready to go on to the next step -- academy teams, already got into qpr and im 10x better than what i was 4 months ago. Wish me luck!
Dude you inspired me big time, I’m now on the path to getting my first pro contract later this year in the MASL. I trained with a pro indoor team last year and learned under them all season long. Thank you Matt, your knowledge and advice has inspired and educated me. Hope to see you play pro indoor someday, maybe we can swap jerseys.
My current coach was a former 4th division coach in Germany and was a trainer for 2 third division teams as well. I know for sure that he will be a great connection.
Much needed video Matt! I really needed to hear this especially being on my journey now and trying to play in Europe next year! I now understand the importance having to perform at your currently in order to go up too! 👊🏾
This video is so helpful, I love that you are going through and covering almost every single topic of the journey to pro football and explaining it from your own experiences.
But if you look at top club academies like la Masia, Manu academy, Ajax or another top European academy they sign a pro contract at 13 or 14 and they go directly to the first team at 17 or 16
I skipped the first 3 on the ladder and im on the semi pro/collegiate level i started at 18 been training alone almost everyday thats what happens when you work hard, and sacrifice time
I heard that an agency and agent is different and you would have to pay an agency to acquire their services as opposed to an Agent securing a you a club where eventually the club pays them and you don't pay a penny
Can u do a Q&A next video because we all have questions like mine is what’s the difference in Europe and US and how higher is the intensity in Europe then in the US
shelovespolo do what you know and pray and trust in God, and He WILL guide you and make your path straight. It’s a dark road that you can see far into but the Bible will be your light. God bless you, I know it looks hopeless but its not praying for the best for you bro✝️❤️
Thank you it really frustrates me, I play academy football in the UK and I always get people asking me for the academy managers phone number and I’m just there thinking you cant just call them and ask for a trial.
Hey thx for the vid it was a great video And me being young I made better bonds with the people that I know have great potential just in case They can help me out.
so true. I use my friends as a back connection . I emailed a coach and he didn't responded I then message my friends who actually gave me in his number and then i got in the team .
Hi matt, I was wondering if connections in English football was different because it seems like the only way to step up from your local team is to get into and academy, which is a big step. Is there any in-between that will help you move into an academy?
This year will be my first year as a freshman and I feel like I can play jv or an academy team because I work everyday and I'm good but there's one problem my parents don't make enough money to pay for the academy teams or the jv
So my issue is that our travel program is insanely small. Nobody’s ever heard of it, we play 8 games a season, and one game you can win 13-0 and lose 6-0 the next because of the randomized competition. I also go to a 1A highschool, a very successful one in sports but 1A nonetheless. How credible will I seem to coaches at the higher level due to my background, is it gonna be drastically different?
I had big dream to become a professional soccer player, I was trying every single day to find out good club. I found good club to play but I have to pay them for playing. I don't had any background support no family support also I don't had money. I tried until my age 20 and I give up. Now I'm 22 going to college and full time working, but I'm not enjoying my life. I have big heart for soccer I feel like I should try again. What do you think? Should I try again? Also do you think 22 age is already old for soccer, because many players ago of 22 become pro.
Matt please can u tell me which apps did you use or still use now to build connections locally as well as internationally. I m asking this because I'm an Indian and wanted to build connections in football world as a player. Please help
I feel like become elite has inspired me to become a better soccer and a better person
So thank you Matt
Im a regular player and this inspired me hopefully we will change
Better soccer player
sooo true! same 🧡🧡
I’m on day 1 of my journey. I’m 13 and I want to become a better soccer player. I’m not the best on my team, far from it. I want to maintain this routine: 30 minute jog, 30-45 minute workout in the morning. Then at 4 pm I want to practice soccer for 3 hours. So this routine will be done the days I don’t have team training and the days I do, my routine will be tweaked. The hardest part is motivation. It’s only day one, but today I learned take it day by day. This is my journey to the pros. P.S my stamina isn’t the best so that’s why I want to jog and do things like that. Everyone else believe in yourself. Take it Day by day
*Matt gets verified on instagram*
Everyone including matt: It has been 84 years.
08:45 highlight
I feel like building connections as a footballer is very important to open new doors, even as a D1 athlete, building connections help!! It’s helped me get where I am today. Agents can be hard to get and work with and I agree when you say they’re misconceptions because there is bad and good connections you need to be careful who you build connections with! At the end of the day a player should always help another player, we all want the same dream at that level! Great Content Matt! A good listen for young Athletes!
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From my experience connections come along by just doing the right thing. I have just gained a couple of great connections just by going to a 1-1 coach, Its really helped offer me some opportunity! Just keep doing the right things and people will have good things to say about you! Great informative Video Matt!
when i become professional, i’m making sure that i give most of my credit tip become elite.
Yo this is crazy I’m convinced Matt is a mind reader this fame in perfect timing😭‼️
So glad you made a video about this! It’s so critical to success in soccer but also life overall! When I went to a D3 school I thought there wouldn’t be that many connections, but our own Athletic Trainer was a head trainer for the SAFC academy, which is in the USL Championship, and my head coach played with Zac Lublin, the starting goalie at Phoenix Rising which is a USL Championship team 40 min from my house. You never know who knows who, so branch out and ask questions!
I’m thinking about making a RUclips video about this topic soon as well!
that’s crazy
Thats crazy
That's crazy
You really be blessing us with the right videos at the right time is like you know where in our journey we’re at. And you rl be motivating me to post 🤧
so both of my coaches are former pro players that played for F.C Dallas in the MLS but I’m too shy to ask them for connections. (I play u-16)
You have to do everything to become pro
if u truly want it then u gotta get it regardless
I’m the same way I get to shy to ask
@jordy the menace what team do you play with fc dallas Junior team academy or select fc dallas
just do it bro. they’ll actually be happy you asked
Best connection ever watch your videos and practice...practice....practice
Networking is HUGE for footballers, and I wish I knew that earlier. I had so many offers to play in college from just networking alone. It’s great that you are giving out this information that many people may not have really understood 🙏🏼
They were you enlighten people, will make you reach the highest level of football playing. Keep the good work.
Kids view connections as extremely important because at high level club they are...you’ll have kids making teams they shouldn’t every year just because of friends on the team/friend with the coach
Love when you talk about building connections! It’s helped a lot with my development as a soccer player!
Really eye opening video which revealed a lot to me. As someone who in the last few weeks has experienced a renaissance in my mindset towards performance and my goals in soccer, I cannot thank this video enough for detailing the process of moving up the ladder. Clear as I could ever want it. Bless you Matt, hope you’re well and hope we can speak soon. Peace x
Yep true connections work started fowling you back when you only had 10 thousand subscribers. And I watched the blog when you went to Ottawa in 2019 for OPSM. So the following year I got my Dad to take me this year drove 5 hours met you 👍 they liked me and now OPSM is working with me all because of watching you thanks Matt.
Loved the video and the new outro music!!! 🎵👍
Using connections is much more of an American route thing. I went through the academy system in England and went to college in America also. In England, and Europe, if you're good people will come to you. No where in England can you email a head coach or a teammate to get you a trial like you can in America. Americans are to focused on connections. Simply, if you perform wherever you are, you will get noticed.
I needed this! Thank you for inspiring me :)
I really love the way you explain these complex ideas and misconceptions in a simple and effective manner. It’ll help so many players looking to build their careers.
What i most respect about Matt is honesty!!
Rn i just finished my local club teams career and ready to go on to the next step -- academy teams, already got into qpr and im 10x better than what i was 4 months ago. Wish me luck!
Dude you inspired me big time, I’m now on the path to getting my first pro contract later this year in the MASL. I trained with a pro indoor team last year and learned under them all season long. Thank you Matt, your knowledge and advice has inspired and educated me. Hope to see you play pro indoor someday, maybe we can swap jerseys.
My current coach was a former 4th division coach in Germany and was a trainer for 2 third division teams as well. I know for sure that he will be a great connection.
Much needed video Matt! I really needed to hear this especially being on my journey now and trying to play in Europe next year! I now understand the importance having to perform at your currently in order to go up too! 👊🏾
Thanks a lot. You really help me understanding more things
Enjoyed this mate, really helpful
You won't read but You've helped me so much in such a short time for getting the ball rolling for when I grow up and want to start going pro
Thankyou very much .
Nice wish me luck I might go to a Barca camp. After quarantine
Those Barcelona camps are just made to make money
@@samgale7885 True, it cost like more than 500 here in Dallas.
Thanks for this video Matt some great tips that I'm gonna use
really trying to become a pro, then I started watching ur vids, then I really push myself because u inspire me
im so glad i came across this channel
You are my inspiration
This video is so helpful, I love that you are going through and covering almost every single topic of the journey to pro football and explaining it from your own experiences.
Congrats again on being verified on insta it took way to long.
Matt, you helped us so much so as Jack Blake. Thank you for inspiring us
big follower of yours from London, i can highly relate to this video and you always inspire me to keep going and dont give up
Great Video mate, thanks for the Content👍
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! This topic applies really to my current career.
But if you look at top club academies like la Masia, Manu academy, Ajax or another top European academy they sign a pro contract at 13 or 14 and they go directly to the first team at 17 or 16
Great information. I am playing for a local team right now, about to play club for my state, and maybe even academy if I’m lucky.
Make a video on the differences between you and a top tier European player in a huge club
I pray that we will all give our best effort to accomplish our goals.
You’re videos are very useful. Thanks Matt
Thanks again Matt
Bro really a best youtuber and videos are the best --Dishan from India
loved the video this was EXACTLY what I needed
Amazingggg videooo brooo!!!!!!!
I skipped the first 3 on the ladder and im on the semi pro/collegiate level i started at 18 been training alone almost everyday thats what happens when you work hard, and sacrifice time
L don't have tht many connections my dad has connections to some pro clubs And youth academy coaches but l am not sure about agencies
So many life lessons here, Great video Matt!
Love you Matt!!
I don’t even play soccer I play Aussie rules but I still find these so informative to apply haha
Love your videos so inspiring 💪⚽️😜
Great video!
I heard that an agency and agent is different and you would have to pay an agency to acquire their services as opposed to an Agent securing a you a club where eventually the club pays them and you don't pay a penny
Thanks for this 🙇🏾♂️🙏🏾
What a good video that was!
Thank you for opening up all the mistakes I thought were true
Thank you a lot!
Matt sheldon , i am inspired by you, your training and your intro
Can u do a Q&A next video because we all have questions like mine is what’s the difference in Europe and US and how higher is the intensity in Europe then in the US
Thanks for the advice 🤙
Thank you Matt
Almost 18 and playing for a club that I’m not so sure will do good this season :\ I feel like it’s too late for me already
Its never too late! Get active! Go to a trial and ask your trainer where you could go to play higher! Believe in yourself!
Marvin Boe I train almost everyday of the week hoping I get an opportunity. I guess the state where I’m from , there’s not much I could go
dont give up!!!
Where u from?
shelovespolo do what you know and pray and trust in God, and He WILL guide you and make your path straight. It’s a dark road that you can see far into but the Bible will be your light. God bless you, I know it looks hopeless but its not praying for the best for you bro✝️❤️
Thanks 💯
Nice video it helps really well
Become elite helps me to make my best in training
Thank you it really frustrates me, I play academy football in the UK and I always get people asking me for the academy managers phone number and I’m just there thinking you cant just call them and ask for a trial.
Amazing as always
Hey thx for the vid it was a great video And me being young I made better bonds with the people that I know have great potential just in case They can help me out.
Hey mat you should do a video of what a retired player does after that play for usl !
so true. I use my friends as a back connection . I emailed a coach and he didn't responded I then message my friends who actually gave me in his number and then i got in the team .
huge fan
Hi matt, I was wondering if connections in English football was different because it seems like the only way to step up from your local team is to get into and academy, which is a big step. Is there any in-between that will help you move into an academy?
This year will be my first year as a freshman and I feel like I can play jv or an academy team because I work everyday and I'm good but there's one problem my parents don't make enough money to pay for the academy teams or the jv
Highlights?? You dont need money, we need vids to show ur effort
What do you think like younger player who have a 21,22 years old so it's possible to be a professional soccer player or it's now to late??
Inspiration bro🙌🏼❤️
Make a video with david rowley
The content we like and the content we need🔥🔥
Btw Please change the outro music from this video😂😂
when should you get an agent
So my issue is that our travel program is insanely small. Nobody’s ever heard of it, we play 8 games a season, and one game you can win 13-0 and lose 6-0 the next because of the randomized competition. I also go to a 1A highschool, a very successful one in sports but 1A nonetheless. How credible will I seem to coaches at the higher level due to my background, is it gonna be drastically different?
Also, there’s pretty much no option to play at a higher level around here. Small area.
Matt, would you recommend trying out for two different academies at the same time, if you can? Or not?
Definitely try out for both that way you see the difference between the two
Matt Sheldon 🐐
I'm 13 and play for a local club team but we play in a competitive league with academy's do any of yall have advice
Nathan Rincon jus express yourself
My mom got me a new ball becsuse my ball popped in a thorn bush haven't played in a while I'm so excited
I had big dream to become a professional soccer player, I was trying every single day to find out good club. I found good club to play but I have to pay them for playing. I don't had any background support no family support also I don't had money. I tried until my age 20 and I give up. Now I'm 22 going to college and full time working, but I'm not enjoying my life. I have big heart for soccer I feel like I should try again. What do you think? Should I try again? Also do you think 22 age is already old for soccer, because many players ago of 22 become pro.
Matt please can u tell me which apps did you use or still use now to build connections locally as well as internationally. I m asking this because I'm an Indian and wanted to build connections in football world as a player. Please help
Hey matt the website captain u that you are advertising, can foreign players use it to the same effectiveness to link up with college coaches?
I just want to see you play for a big team. Fingers Crossed.
How to go pro from college?
It's who you know that gets you the job, but it's what you know that keeps you the job
what do you mean by networking resources
Does anybody have any good scouting sites like right now I use Captain U but anything else
Best RUclipsr
I am injured can you do a video about this pls👍❤️⚽️
He made a vid on his podcast a few days ago he went in-depth with an injured teammate you should check it out (Against All Odds is the name)
Buckley 10 thank you
Can tryouts help ?
Very personal question and I understand if you don’t wanna answer this, but how did you afford those combines and trials?
Cyleekfootball the quality in Europe is so much higher having played in the states and Europe
How old do you have to be to tryout for your local upsl or npl team?