13 Things I Wish I Knew At Age 13 | SOCCER MISTAKES!

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Name: Matt Sheldon
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[@user-wh7uu5xq6w]

Now 16 at age 12/13 I was at the highest level. One of the best in my professional academy, training with my national side, had a trial with Manchester City and was just at the top of my game. At that time I tore my acl and was out for 2 years and let go by my club. Struggled for years getting to the level I am at now and was basically playing in the lowest u16s local amateur leagues. Was really upset and almost gave up comparing the level I use to be at (one of the best in Scotland) to the level I was at (playing for one of the worst u15/16s teams in my region) after hard work sacrifices and just belief now I have been offered several full D1 soccer scholarships in the USA, currently playing semi pro senior level at just 16, was invited back to trial with Manchester City, have an extremely good agent and got trials for my national side. Best advice I would give to anyone is don’t take anything for granted, just because your the best player in your academy or whatever doesn’t mean you will continue being the best in 3 years time. Make the most of every opportunity, don’t think “working hard” is just giving it your best in team training “hard work” is doing the extra things others don’t do. Just overall make the most of every second because even if it’s just an extra 1 hour training every day, after 5 years that all adds up! Make the most of every single second you have because you might just achieve your dream, if you make the most of every single day and get injured like I did or don’t make it you will look back with no regrets. There was nothing worse for me being out injured saying “I wish I done more” you don’t realise how great football is until you haven’t got it! Right now most of you guys have the opportunity to play so make the most of it! I am now seeing the benefits of my changed attitude and hard work. My injury really woke me up to work harder! Don’t wait until it’s over or you get injured to give it 100%. Start now. If you achieve your dreams or not you won’t regret not giving it your all!

[@user-wh7uu5xq6w]

Ishaan Chaudry keep working my friend! You I’ll never regret giving everything 100%

[@haydenmann1644]

FC, I have watched your channel. You earned every bit of that success.

[@timh.2145]

FC 3 Lmao, replying to your own comment on the same account and then using your burner account to say you've seen all the videos on your channel although they're private? Okay, seems legit

[@user-wh7uu5xq6w]

redbull_ 01 cheers mate! Working on something big coming our towards around May time. Not sure if I will make videos after that. If I have time I definitely will but obviously playing part time football, traveling a lot and I’m coaching also not got much time atm.

[@user-wh7uu5xq6w]

Tim H. What are you talking about?😂

[@protingastomas4473]

1.Quality and quantity combined 2.The best player at 13 wont be the best when he grows up. Training and hard work helps to stay at the top. 3.Create workouts that you can stick to. The worst workout that you can stick to is better than the best workout you dont stick to 4.Dont lock to your position 5.Have other coaches, mentors, teammates giving you critique and feedback, because the coach hasnt got enough time for you 6. Study soccer games 7. Pros do the same drills, just with perfection 8.Games at 13 dont matter, mistakes and losses will be forgotten. Go out, try to do something new, dont take it so seriously.(Tell that to my coach lol). You should take seriously the development of yourself. 9.The pros went through the same struggles. Dont get too frustrated when you cant do something. 10. The best way to balance school and soccer is to always be busy. Once you have done everything, then its time to relax 11.There is no best way to train. Every training has different pros and cons. You need everything, because everything is needed for soccer. 12.Every single pro has faced many setbacks. When a setback happens, dont get emotional, just focus on your development. 13.Nobody really knows your true potential. Give it a like to help others.

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G.O.A.T

[@GRITSOCCERTRAINING]

Protingas Tomas, that was some quality and down to earth comments thanks for sharing

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I love people like u bro

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[@dbsoley9733]

Thanks bro for the summary

[@michaeladebanjo1645]

Holy crap im lucky i found this when i was 12

[@ameliapettigrew6564]

yesss so am i :)))

[@JJ-pe5om]

Im 15🤦‍♂️

[@cuntgaming9247]

Im almost 14 and am really bad. Never was good enough for "the dream" to become a reality but i like playing for fun

[@jessicaburroughs5763]

world is your oyster :)

[@realjjts]

Same😂

[@boykamedican5609]

Young boy from South Africa,i believe i can make it one day Just work and Have Faith

[@allymwadama510]

You're lucky man.... atleast your league is one of the biggest In africa

[@heriramadhani6929]

Ill see you in the field bro✊🏿

[@marco-mc2hy]

No I don’t think so

[@franciscocasas712]

I would say this, find a balance. Don't forget to enjoy life outside of the game & don't loose yourself trying to impress a coach... be yourself & put in the work outside of what others see.

[@pithed2]

Great stuff Matt. Time to pass this along to my 13 year old son.

[@NTS317]

Am young boy at of 15 and I have talent for football living Kenya I wish I be best player in world

[@j32p]

Will be looking out for you saciid

[@seramist7196]

yep just like me 11

[@rabindramalakar1797]

I'll be your competition

[@dripz2k145]

Bro keep playing if you love football and your time will come I will do the same

[@dripz2k145]

To be pro

[@wadieabboud4608]

Matt this is one of your best vids👏 love the editing!

[@nofurtherwest3474]

I think he likes making videos more than he likes playing soccer

[@bunny3757]

I'm 13 and my family doesn't really have the money to play on club teams etc., but this has really encourage me to not wait until I'm older to train hard! I think that with the advantage of school teams, and friends who play soccer, I can still get better. Thanks for this!! ❤️

[@matthiaswei5145]

Loved the tips but also the quality of the video, your filmmaking has improved so much!

[@ericiskrenov]

Extremely possitive channel. I am a basketball player and your tips help me as well, because they are so versatile and help the athlete in general not just in soccer. Awesome channel, keep producing great and helpful content.

[@fuzzykeuh]

The problem with playing in other positions is that the coaches have to let you. I always wanted to be a striker. But grew up in a local youthteam that only had 3 good players. Got stuck on the centre midfield forever. Now that i'm much older i enjoy that spot, but when i left that club i couldn't wait to play other positions.

[@randyshephard8257]

My friend right now is the sane. He is pretty fast and plays winger naturally. Since he is also really good at goalkeeping he is stuck at it.

[@macaroniandcheese6597]

Thank you so much Matt, you really changed my life and improved my game ❤️ keep doing your thing! You’re changing so many lives of these kids who wanna go pro. Me and my friend always watch you 💯

[@johngarza344]

Last part made me tear up😢 Seriously beautiful video. And when are the shirts out!!😭

[@haydenmann1644]

Good timing I’m 12 and a month and a half away from thirteen

[@nazirjunior1472]

Hayden M same here

[@fifafinnish4340]

Ok

[@mouintamboura15]

now you're 14?

[@heriramadhani6929]

We the same age now😂 I saw this comment 2 years ago

[@dylangruter9464]

Honestly man, thank you so much for this video. It's helped me in more ways than you cpuld possibly think. I appreciate his so much!

[@emiiii25370]

When I was 11-12 I started of at defensive, then moved to mid, and eventually forward when I started getting better with hard work and my coach moved me around depending our strategies and players. I took like a two or 1 1/2 break from soccer and I’m finally getting back into it after seeing my friend play I’m just missing the feeling of touching the ball.

[@feisty_asphaltyt2862]

Thanks Matt for the video. Very useful.

[@danispieceofhistoryhistory1938]

@Liam Cooney No idiot its just the same profile pic

[@leejack10]

Oh wow this video is so amazing, made me have a whole different mindset, thank you

[@suitedandbootedtv]

Love this video matt the editing & change of places was great made the video & info 10X better

[@QWERTY-vl4ur]

I love this video. I won't let setbacks draw me from playing football. I'll keep playing and learning. If I fail then atleast I tried. Matt you are an inspiration and I used to be a negative kid saying I can't do this I can't do that, but what matters is hanging on through those hard times and whatever comes your way you are always ready to improve. Your mental toughness is so huge and that's one of the best things I liked about you. When you got rejected or injured you kept training and recovering, you've doubted yourself, but never said its over, that's really inspirational and you reached me a lot Matt. When my life ends I will remember you. Well it's a journey, enjoy and keep pedaling.

[@ImStarts]

Loving the video style Matt 👍🏻 fells fresh

[@olumayorwa]

You are the best human right now in my opinion, just when I needed this, you are so encouraging ❤️

[@dominicboblooch4648]

You are so inspirational, thank you for the great advice, keep up the great work. Good luck with recovery

[@charliethomas4915]

Absolutely love this video, the editing, the content it's absolutely brilliant. Wish I could subscribe over and over again 🤗

[@ImStarts]

Loving the video style Matt 👍🏻 looks fresh

[@bjon9355]

Your quality of video is honestly amazing🙌

[@danielmaslonka2945]

Great video Matt , thanks for advice

[@branislavknezevic2941]

What a video! Thanks Matt!

[@noahlyons578]

Really good video. Thank you very much!!

[@amogelangmonaisa4211]

Thank you🥺I really needed this to give me a wake up call❤️⚽️Feel inspired 👑

[@joelmasasu7491]

Amogelang Monaisa me too g🥺

[@hareeshkumar1907]

Awesome mahnnnn awesome! Really motivative and good pieces of advices

[@flyingface]

great advice! honestly man, one can apply these tips to all professions and just living in general

[@John-el1um]

Great Video mate, thanks 🙏💥

[@eliupadhyay6531]

bro i can't tell you how much that you helped me. thank you and keep up the good work you do.

[@cullenwiegand5242]

Thank you 🙏 I feel really motivated I hope to see more vids like these

[@ultimatestriker2559]

Really great video Matt! I really like the style of it.

[@shinhayakawa1752]

loved the way you changed the setting for each point!

[@valbonarexha1607]

This was very helpful, thanks Matt

[@adityajadhav6797]

Great transition and idea in video making man 👌👌👌

[@BaoshanPang]

Great advices. Thanks a lot!!!

[@joeye8292]

This helped so much. Thank you 🙏

[@richardfenoglio7355]

Really good stuff Matt!

[@MiloGSA]

loved this Matt

[@calebsutherland6973]

This video was super helpful for my. THANK YOU! 👍👏

[@sethisaak8926]

I'm 16 years old and soccer is my dream! This video just...man, KILLER advice! :) you look happy Mr. Sheldon, there's a very palpable feeling of hope in these latest videos! Keep being awesome man

[@alfonsojunior8414]

😭😭 bro you have inspired me ! People told me I’m stupid for dropping out of school for soccer but idc what they say I give it my all and work hard everyday and I feel and know that I am going to be the best player in the world !

[@MarilynPinon-zz8gk]

I don't think you are stupid...always follow your dreams

[@CoolDBG]

Matt you're looking very upbeat, keep it up bro 👍🏼

[@patrunmatej]

Love you Matt This video is soo helpfull

[@Patrick-Messi10]

Thank you Matt, really appreciate what you are doing with such a great effort and dedication 💕 in order to Make us aware of the soccer ⚽ and to become elite like you Every achiever wants others to take the necessary steps ( like they did) and avoid distorted one that could actually cost something bigger. So thanks 👍

[@jkiqs7551]

Thank you so much for this video you dont even realise how much you have helped god bless you

[@mashhoodrehman7831]

have to say watching soccer has improved me so much. before i did not have a clue about position, but after seeing these youtubers constantly telling me to analyze soccer games, it took me to the next level.

[@igooeypenguin]

Great video man these 13 things are really important now that I think about it. Thank you.

[@henning14]

Great Video! Number 4 is a friend of mine. In youth football he was one of the best strikers in the country. When he turned pro after school he was a left back...

[@alexlpl1503]

Yo man I absolutely love your videos they are so inspiring and helpful litterly answered everything that was going through my head when u made a statement

[@peteranderson4758]

Dude, thank you! I literally just came back from training and was feeling lazy because I've been slacking off on cardio when I saw this vid. I also just subbed and turned on notifications, this video REALLY helps! Also, are you Whole-Food-Plant-Based? I've been doing a lot of research and following a lot of diets. This one seems UNBEATABLE!

[@juansantamaria2337]

Fantastic video man!

[@paarthsingh6134]

I'm 13 right now, and this video really helps. One of the best ones yet Matt, thanks so much! You are my idol, I owe almost all of my success to you!

[@noahcan7853]

your videos are amazing and they motivate me 💪💪💪❤

[@r9g.0.a.t46]

Great vid🤙🏼

[@wilsonderas9577]

I wish you nothing for the best man i love your vids keep it up 👏👏 👍

[@Butterflys124.]

Thank you so much!! This was really helpful I’m 13 rn going on 14 and I’m nervous for high school soccer so wish me luck at try outs this summer🤞🏼

[@proformanceglobal]

Great advice - especially the last one 💪🏻⚽️

[@smssyedmohammedshah]

I love the new music !! the one, in the end, make that as the main music.

[@JuanRamirez-gg9pi]

Omg I thought I was doing something wrong, this video Really really works. Thanks for making this vid. Keep doing what your doing 💪

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Sanad Gantri now your comment has 13 likes 👀👀

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CR7 tf lol

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Day FRIDAY

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My battery is 13

[@uh.kitanbanjo]

MasterAce sameee bro

[@tuomasrahkola4873]

This video just got me some hope. Thank you.

[@footballworld2718]

Thanks Matt for the video..u changed my mind

[@matthewweller6391]

if only the video was 13 minutes long then it all would've made the same

[@litoofficial9632]

matthew weller k

[@sabus1265]

matthew weller Why?, the less minutes the better

[@mcchizen2630]

Slice Of Life 1985 because it's "13 things I wish I knew when I was 13" I repeat 13 things and 13 years old

[@abdulrahmanmuhammad6627]

Great video mate!!!!

[@TheYoungMeeker]

Great video. This stuff in invaluable.

[@normalperson8066]

"Anybody can pass others with hard work" True my friends have been playing soccer since childhood and i have started at 11 and surpassed all of them

[@JerrysPlays]

Thanks This Video Adds Alot To My Life Rn❤❤❤

[@kjfootballerz9855]

Good Video Matt!!!!

[@TheSleepbad]

great channel; you will blow up; I am not a talent anymore with 26 and just playing for fun at the moment, but your channel will help a lot of talents out there. Respect for that

[@ifrahmuktar6438]

Thank you for the info

[@misakikaneko5167]

Thank you for this video. im 12 years old and this video helped me to work harder and that even though i might not be the best of the team, i can become a better player :))

[@ffootball5751]

Hey Matt been watching you for ages. And I absolutely love you videos. Please can you bring out more thing son you apparel website like t shirts and posters. I would definitely buy them. Ps this is one of th beets videos you have made. It was really helpful. Keep up the amazing work and good luck with rehab x

[@dillondeltoro]

Nice !!! Loved this video

[@amanulislam3345]

Thanks matt! I am 14 and I hope it will help me in the long run! Hope you play in the MLS soon!! BEST OF LUCK!!

[@damjanstoleski8901]

when you said with hardwork you gave me the most motivation i had in the world tnx you

[@dylanmcmeel730]

Thx For making this vid Matt. It's really gonna help me because I'm turning 13 in September !❤!

[@civirus0796]

thanks you i really needed that

[@collinl0063]

Great video! With that training and endurance you habe you should consider playing for MLS!

[@robinholm7701]

Great video! I think everything you said make sense, me myself are a professional soccer player at the age 18. And I remember that I wish that I knew you couldn’t train like the Pros yet since “your” body isn’t fully developed and train for example lift training etc. And put those hours in on the things you can change right then who will give results!

[@BearKng]

Thanks man that helped a lot I subscribed and liked

[@aboy4450]

Thank you 👊 😍

[@bodh_f3222]

This video is amazing and So well made

[@engkongwee4067]

Honestly this is the best vid i have watched in KZbin

[@user-zc8qk6pg2j]

Wow! I'm a physical education teacher and I'm definitely going to show this video to my students.

[@lifestudent3330]

Im 13 and im glad I watched this for good advice, espescially the game analysis one and how you need all sorts of training

[@raynwani137]

AWESOME EDITING KEEP IT UP BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

[@maazshaikh5183]

Thanks Matt ! Ur fantastico golazo great video

[@chronixdubz]

I played center back for ages not because I was bad and coach put me there but because I was really good at reading their players bodies and I worked on my shooting and passing more and now I play at defensive mid and I control the game more now when I play

[@shamimara657]

You're such an inspiration

[@aidenfrost5633]

Thx 4 the tips😁

[@PanteraLeo]

See you at the top everyone!!! Goodluck!! We will all need it

[@dharanmohan6832]

Thanx Matt really will help me as a 13 year old and wish u a good luck in your carrier. Best video u have made I was waiting for this kind of video thanks.

[@Evilmonkeys]

Thank you so much man.

[@thomascool1335]

Thanks alot, Gbu