7 Football Training Products I Regret Buying

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Timestamps:
0:00-0:34 - Introduction
0:34-1:55 - SKLZ Goalshot Finishing Net
1:55-2:49 - Massage Roller Stick
2:49-5:54 - GPS Tracker and Vest
5:54-6:56 - Expensive Shin Guards, Sleeves, and Stays
6:56-8:31 - Any Cones Besides Mini Disc Cones
8:31-9:20 - Expensive Vibrating Foam Rollers
9:20-11:03 - Cheaper (Non-Match Grade) Footballs
11:03-11:37 - Outro
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About Me
Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 29
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player
Current Team: Charleston Battery
Current League: USL Championship (USA 2nd Tier)
Last Team: FC Tulsa
Previous Teams: Tulsa Roughnecks, Waterside Karori FC, Saint Louis FC, Orange County Blues, SG Kinzenbach
Position: RB/LB/RM
College: UC Davis (D1)

[@younesrahmouni5581]

To be honest all you need for football is your foot and a ball, everything else comes after

[@CowboyCookie]

And a nice wall to bounce the ball off of

[@seanmoran7600]

Well said

[@samuelmekonnen4396]

True, this is what people overlook.

[@emilyray2246]

And a pair of basic cheap football boots

[@JonerFootball]

Love this brother . I think the sklz goal shot is great. For me, hitting into an empty net is a pet hate. Just my personal preference. Goals keepers are the way forward though 🤣 totally agree with cones & cheap balls. Nail on the head there

[@uluturkh]

Totally agree with you on the matchballs. Nothing like training/playing with a pro matchball. This was a very informative session Matt. Thanks!

[@comedyshortspay]

I love watching your videos matt, since i play the same position it’s really helpful. You’re way taller in person and really chill guy to talk too. I loved watching you play against the New York Red Bulls 2 hopefully i get to see more of your exciting games. You made my day.

[@deleonddl]

Hey man, just played against you. Im #90 on the New York Red Bulls 2. Great game from you bro, if we hadn’t lost that bad I would’ve been in a better mood to ask for a picture with you bro lol 🙌🏻

[@kcjoe82]

I did not grow up playing football but my son found a love for it at a young age. He is now 12 and over the years I have 'wasted' more money than I care to admit to support his passion and agree with this list (and could add to it). I'm a minimalist at heart and would love to see a video on your essentials (match day, training, recovery, etc). I would also love to hear your opinion on Leg Compression Sleeves as a recovery tool. They are pretty pricey and not something I am prepared to just purchase on a whim.

[@BecomeElite]

I actually really like using my compression boots, but they definitely aren't necessary... especially for a 12 year old. I like them pretty much the same as I like my foam roller and I'd put the benefits of them as pretty similar to a foam roller, but a foam roller is $15 and compression boots can be over $1,000.

[@aylawhitley5687]

Your so funny I love your videos! You are so helpful and just have a great channel. Thanks for everything you do!

[@themajoratlas]

Hey matt! Love your content keep it up!!!

[@robertalcoser9352]

Love the video ! Everything you said was on the spot i pretty much purchased everything you did but the corner goal net

[@landon_sucks_at_soccer4425]

Love the content keep it up!

[@nickmack29]

Hey Matt… do you train cardio during the season or do you find that with all the training and matches it’s unnecessary? If so could we see your in season cardio routine? Thanks a lot

[@b3an3er]

Yes please

[@BecomeElite]

Typically, no, I don't do anything extra fitness sessions outside of team training during season if I'm regularly playing. But that changes if I go 2+ weeks without playing matches for whatever reason (get benched, red card suspension, etc.) Then I'll do add in a John Terry Cardio or some extra full field sprints at the field to maintain my match fitness.

[@Daniel.Emmanuel10]

@@BecomeElite Simple answer, all info that you need.

[@nickmack29]

@@BecomeElite Thanks a ton! I really appreciate the help

[@zach_schupp1]

Hey Matt! About the trackers maybe you should try the “Playermaker”

[@tannermichelson7286]

Agree with most of this stuff! Great video

[@Melvinkarake]

when Matt uploads I'm always so happy

[@miguelt09]

Awesome video Matt!! Agree 100%!!!!!!

[@thomasburke3956]

Agree. Thanks for the reassurance 🙌

[@GrndSchm]

Matt: “That stick requires two hands……….. How do I say that?” Us: We all know what you meant Matt 😏

[@martimvitorino7741]

For the Q&A how did Mimi and you manage your expenses together as a couple? Was it always 50/50? When did you start living together? Was it a smooth transition from your LDR? Was she also working part-time besides studying? Thanks!

[@mitchelllyons2323]

I would love to know this as well

[@martimvitorino7741]

Up

[@Amir.Mawloudi]

Loved the video, and the disclaimer lol

[@terry2544]

love the videos!

[@cesargonzalez2573]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Silvaramacademia]

Love This Video, We've Also come to the same conclusion as a lot of these items are based on popularity more the usefulness.🤝👌

[@davidhodgin8900]

I love your vids!

[@Giuseppe1927]

all on the money matt. great job, can you do the opposite of this video if you havent already?

[@abuesha1397]

Keep doing it for us, thanks fro Bangladesh

[@rq7284]

I found with the J guards, if you play with cut socks you can just stick them in the sock and then put the sleeve over it and they stay put without any tape.

[@kevinramacha8208]

Better alternatives to the vest is playmaker device which you attach it to the boots

[@luccastarkman]

How to tell if it was a good or bad shot 1:30 Bad shot: ahhhh Good shot: wooo

[@jeffreysmith7908]

Hi Matt, I think you’ve talked before about being a forward in your youth. Have you/could you do a video on changing position either happily or reluctantly?

[@manuelbaut1044]

These videos are great Still trying to improve my game, what would you say to a young baller to impress a coach?

[@mehransamim3342]

Very helpfull video👌👌👌💪💪💪💪

[@_gvxzo3780]

That was a great video

[@simonbarta1244]

thanks for the vid

[@panicplayer]

can you make a video on the football equipment i should get or need to make me a better player?

[@folstad8837]

Try whoop, a recovery and fitness tracker

[@Wariotelli4]

Matt would you suggest purchasing something like normatec leg recovery things. The 3.0’s drop in price with a combo of interest free payments seems like a solid buy. In my 30’s now i feel like i could use them and maybe even when i stop playing soccer (if they last that long) could even help with just day to day getting old stuff / recovery from doing a bit of training??? I know you have used them in a couple of your vids but i think they were team issued. Thanks

[@soccerdadsg]

Agree with everything except the match ball. Match balls are expensive. They are consumables and need to replenish from time to time. You probably just need to find balls with reasonable quality and always buy the same balls.

[@tsk_sebas05]

To be honest I agree I feel like the net with the corners could be more for beginners and the rest of the equipment is not that beneficial cause there is other things you could do and I definitely agree with the balls unfortunately I can’t afford match balls but I try to get the closest thing to them

[@sherjeelrmalik]

The massage stick is actually pretty good....also what is the difference from match balls and replica, cheaper balls?

[@ianrevengeconnor9940]

I play and train with a GPS vest, and let me tell you. It’s not worth it. It wont improve you. It gives you information about stats (distance, topspeed, explosive moves etc.) but it won’t make you better. Yes, you can run a bit more in the next session or game, but you don’t have to own a vest for that. Although I like the positioning map/heatmap, to give you a better view on, how you are positioning in the match. I think it’s a fun tool, but not fully the credits worth

[@jorgeduran8847]

Stuff was great 👍🏻

[@ajumayev6150]

Hey Matt what soccer balls would you recommend?

[@mateogermani1]

What are your thoughts on whoop, I’ve heard about a lot of footballers talking about it

[@shantiescovedo4361]

I use Fitbit

[@iamnoobie647]

can you do 7 things that you recommend us to buys?

[@brettjohnson4064]

What about the products in your thumbnail image like the eyes up goggles and the colored stick?

[@futbolskillz1232]

how do you roll out your groin with normal foam roller?? for me only the hand one works

[@BricktechProductionz]

I have 5 £18 premier league academy balls. They have aerowsculp and are really nice to hit when training. i only use my £120 match balls when playing a match

[@untamedelite1857]

Can you make a video discussing what it’s like for a day in the life of a pro footballer when they’re sick please?

[@daniell7420]

Matt, for those of us who can't afford several ~$150 dollar balls, can you recommend balls that get close for half the price? Thanks

[@jaimejimenez2886]

The $40 soccer balls last about 1 to 2 years, so I have no complaints about them. The cheaper balls deflate way too quick. You should have added cheap cleats on here haha! I had some in high school while I was waiting for my nice ones to arrive, and they ripped in the middle of a game.

[@lhb873]

I feel like as long as balls last it should be fine, plus you'd want more of a variety anyway because unless you're a top top level professional you're going to get the variation

[@marcussberg1733]

Can you make a video where you rate all the footballboots you have used?

[@sxmbrittn]

5.33 Matt got absolutely smashed in that challenge could of got badly injured there 😂

[@b3an3er]

Cause of his own pass 😂

[@fayis8267]

Nice 👍🏿⚽️

[@para97v]

Hello im 17yo I wanna play in a team but I dont wanna go to college. What should I do ?

[@gavinracer07]

am I the only one who thinks the 30-40$ Nike strike lower grade balls are really good.

[@williamhuang7624]

Hi Matt, I really don't think it's necessary for any items in my opinion. I only need is a soccer ball, a goal, and a few cones for training, team practices, games, tournaments, and much more.

[@clemenspfeffer6447]

Q&A: How is the financial cituation in Offseason, because you don't have a team

[@sutekaa]

i have 1 20$ ball, shooting drills into my bush in my backyard cuz i dont have a goal are more of a cardio workout than an actual shooting drill

[@ShermTheGerm17]

Do you guys know a good website to find the match grade balls ?

[@6REN]

Pro direct soccer

[@benjaminstenbacka5893]

Why not just use g-form shinpads stays in place and a lot of coverage.

[@markwilliamson4965]

Ok, so the thumbnail showed the blocker goggles, whats your thoughts on dribbling with them?

[@nick1177]

you'll literally never see messi neymar ronaldinho etc with them. gimmicks are almost always just that, gimmicks

[@NinoZarkovic]

Hey Matt. Im 14 yo and i love football, almost whole summer i train everyday and right now i reached some kind of phase in which im so tired of football and i dont have energy and will to train. I have already been through this before and i just dont know how to stop that feeling. Is that some kind of mental burnout soccer can give you or what? Am i overtraining? And did you ever had that feeling? pls respond Matt.

[@ComicNKV]

I can suggest you to just play for fun for a bit and you'll be fine just chill out with your friends while also training :)

[@NinoZarkovic]

@@ComicNKV aight thank you i appreciate your help!

[@alimustafa2163]

I agree except the net I found it useful

[@Wariotelli4]

Every kid on my team wears the smallest shinguards ever, no idea why seems to be some sort of trend . The older guys including myself wear larger ones. Ive worn j-guards for a long time but about ten years ago (after a tibia injury) I bought a pair of diadoras the carbon fiber ones that were made for totti after he broke his leg. Anyway been using them with pre wrap and they are super slim super strong cant even tell they are on and i dont even feel them on.

[@eatveggies4242]

First! Thanks Matt

[@sgrfootball9504]

I think even the ball bags can be way too expensive, I just use some trash bags and they work just as well, fits like 4-5 balls.

[@DanLive463]

💪🏾🔥

[@promzkingz]

Yo Matt

[@socceralvin10]

How about cleats? 🤔

[@mooreoutdoors2359]

Heads up sts

[@alexanderreyes6772]

saludos 👍🇻🇪

[@D9v1D]

Lot of people overlook the simple stuff all you need is a ball and your feet and most importantly your brain

[@drxp4307]

💪🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@Daniel.Emmanuel10]

Matt didn’t put a disclaimer? 😂

[@anthonycruz2147]

Lmao " how do i say that"

[@shawnzg2587]

i don’t think I’ll use a match ball for wall passing drills…

[@basherzahouri7470]

That's when the cheap ball come in handy.

[@letsplaysoccer1338]

2:22😭😭

[@rememberme3762]

🤣🤣

[@danielalexanderyt3232]

lol matt sheldon acting sus

[@vfgoditachyyy8446]

Rather 2 60$ training balls (medium quality) or 1 match ball for 130$?

[@rs2.7.0]

Hi Matt , I got a question for you: I didn’t went to soccer training since march because of an Injury and the last 2 months I didn’t went because I’m scared that I won’t be as good as I was and it hurts because I want to go again but something is in my way of going and I really don’t know how to solve this problem…. Maybe u got some tips for me. I would appreciate it very much !❤️ Greetings from Germany

[@menkaureburns5039]

"ahh.." "...oooh"

[@Nealonstickz]

Game anylasis?

[@answrtomeb8076]

I Guess u dont want a sklz million dollar sponsorship

[@soundlysouth2962]

Regarding great quality balls....Couldnt agree more. As a person with great balls, they are extremely important for every touch. Honestly, Ive got about three top flight Nike balls, and theyre worth every dollar.

[@anthonycruz2147]

Thats a good strategy to saving up to buy more balls instead of all those things

[@shakrulayourbruta8274]

get a g form

[@yaboimatteo7706]

Ah yes..... That stick requires 2 hands......😂💀

[@giannisstamatis9016]

1os

[@steele1485]

Thats a bra.

[@Blazingski]

soccer fans here👉

[@levyyakubov5187]

Hey Matt off topic, but DM'd you a question on insta about your sports hernia injury surgery (adductor release), thanks!

[@kirubelendalkachew2030]

Agree with all except that I like that 🥅 goal aiming net