A Typical Recovery Day | Day in the Life Vlog

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Name: Matt Sheldon
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[@AthleteExpress1]

people neglect recovery so much, one of the most important parts to becoming a better footballer, would love to collab with you someday and get some sick sessions in, great video as always

[@yinkaadebesin]

This man really made a diary sound so normal for men and so masculine 😂😂

[@DK-ew6lk]

It really did take me awhile to realize that rest days are just as important as working days, great video so far 🔥,😂 still watching.

[@thejudge2149]

That is the perfect scenario. The primary focus is cementing a hard consistent training routine, optimal sleep and diet. It's harmful to teach beginners about rest days, because they will abuse it, not focus on optimizing day-to-day recovery and never develop the right mindset. It's only when ur at the level when u have to be dragged off the pitch and out of the gym by force, etc. that rest days/deloads become critical.

[@hunterjohnson1106]

Same here man

[@DK-ew6lk]

The Judge this is also true, but really anything in excess can be harmful

[@brayden7433]

DK21 I know ur probably confused, but I need ur help cause u sound like u know what ur saying

[@brayden7433]

DK21 The problem is I worked today and I never knew I had a match and now my legs feel tired and a bit sore. And scouts will be there😬

[@WilliamAkio]

It’s nice to see a top pro show his recovery and everyday routines, something us players can take out of this video! I like how you really remind us how important it is to recover and be at your best physically not a lot of people do recover properly because they’re lazy or just simply forget about it. Keep up the content Matt love to see it! Can’t wait to play against you 🤪

[@arellepanna7381]

U will rip him bro dw he’s not that good u are 5x better just play ur game and make sure u record it when u ankle break him /meg him and leave him in dust 🤣🤣🤩

[@-pupper-]

Arelle Panna why are you such a weirdo, he good and doubt many can outpace him for the entire match

[@arellepanna7381]

*-pupper-* shut it pupper

[@arellepanna7381]

Ur mothereeer

[@arellepanna7381]

I break u

[@braadyoneill]

The older you get and the more stress you put on your body, the more you realize how important recovery is. When I first arrived to my NCAA team I realized that very quickly after the first few double days lol

[@mohamedabdelmeguid6689]

Hey Bradinho. I watch your videos, they r good keep making them

[@braadyoneill]

Mohamed Abdelmeguid thanks bro

[@arellepanna7381]

Ur not good enough too be a top tire pro maybe mls but not a real pro like PSG etc

[@arellepanna7381]

U never will be good enough lol

[@braadyoneill]

Arelle Panna thank you faceless 12 year old KZbin commenter. Never said i wanted to go pro btw

[@hemmm936]

10 hrs of sleep very great Matt: naah 11hrs of sleep better😂😂

[@pfooty1281]

🤣🤣🤣

[@soltanmoradbakhtiar7431]

I’ve watched every single become elite video

[@vighneshmenon3575]

I watched the game against RGV the weather was a problem, a good game though

[@_crockery]

If I had a dollar for every time Elite dropped a banger, Bill Gates would be my butler.

[@ghirfer4362]

😂😂😂

[@EkayLaive]

Crockery ahahaha

[@dc9dc984]

That’s not possible he hasn’t posted that many videos. Stupid

[@_crockery]

@@dc9dc984 Oh okay. Lemme check out your channel. Oh wow. So many subs. Damn thats crazy. Nice number of views. What 99999 videos, thats insane

[@ruhsha]

@@dc9dc984 man doesnt even understand jokes. why you so butthurt man ?

[@soccerlibrary644]

Become elite is an inspiration to me and many individuals. Keep up the good work and love your videos.❤️🔥⚽️

[@cesarmiranda9059]

i LOVE your videos!!! thank you for all the help!!

[@thanhan3315]

Looking foward to the analysis of the RGV game Matt!

[@hdcomps4351]

Keep the videos coming!!!! Great video!!!

[@TobyRaison]

Really Informative! Thanks Matt!

[@benjaminleonardosalvesen111]

Fr bro i thought about searching on yt for some recovery shit and there you are just sitting on my first recommened video:) you are a real legend

[@kelly_1999]

Really helpful video. I’ve always wanted to do productive stuff during recovery days

[@leiverdugo2793]

Hey Matt, love your videos! I’ve learned so much about the game and even about how to better myself as an athlete and player. As a young athlete, any advice or tips helps a lot and I appreciate you doing that in your videos. 🤙🏼💕

[@ImranKhan-xi8jk]

I love your videos and your channel is my favorite football guidence channel in youtube so all the best for your football career and for your life and keep the good work continue

[@_hassan.10_]

love these videos cuz i wanna go pro one day 👏 ❤️

[@jackjamison2342]

Good video, Matt. I am leaving tomorrow for Denmark, where I will study and play for a high level soccer team for a year. Matt, you really inspired me to take this step and get out of my comfort zone. You endured long periods of time in Germany and New Zealand without family or comfort, and you came out a better player. I am very grateful for the work you put into Become Elite. You are an inspiration to many, many soccer players out there. You should be very proud of yourself. Good luck for the rest of your season!!!

[@jackjamison2342]

I honestly believe I would not have the courage to go overseas for a year without your inspiration. Thank you, and best of luck!!!

[@The1Percent]

As an academy footballer, an amazing thing i was recommended to do by a sports scientist was to do was to rest my mind as well as my body. They recommended me to do a specific style of deep breathing which is designed to improve blood flow to certain parts of the brain, helping to relax it! After about 1 month for only 10 minutes a day of doing this I was shocked with how much my recovery time had decreased! I have never looked back and have actually created a channel all about it to try to help others with it! Please if anyone is reading, do try to take care of your mind as well as your body on your rest days!

[@cammyt8220]

I love how much of an emphasis Matt puts on making sure all the basics are done right, like sleeping nutrition etc. Too many people only care about the cool looking things like ice baths or thera guns but neglect the main components of recovery.

[@miguelestrada6537]

Great vid mat⚽️👍

[@antonpohrebniak]

I like Matt's kinda bodybuilder lifestyle. It's so cool that he cares about food so much and really understands it well. Good job dude! Hope we see you in MLS soon!

[@footballfan713]

Thanks bro you are really a pro🔥🔥

[@liljabjorkunnarsdottir2930]

I love you videos keep it up🔥 and i love after a hard training day to come home and watch your vids. I have learned so much from you ⚽️

[@zachcouch8654]

What have you learn?

[@formalnavy3801]

Matt can you do a video about your cardio routine?

[@joshua3534]

Love your videos man

[@TUF68]

how this man hasn’t hit 1 million is beyond me, his content is really good 👌🏾

[@stefannikolic7902]

Great content, a true pro. You deserve to be in the MLS.

[@kevinramacha8208]

mate, please make an away trip vlog for Saint Louis

[@adzzmohamed5795]

Hey Matt I’ve been a fan from day one pls reply

[@michellefrench2124]

Please do more Day in the Life Vlogs!

[@seraphimdavis575]

Love the videos!

[@dorothychen3090]

Thanks for showing the goal journal!

[@LilSoccerPros]

Great vlog

[@diogenes2784]

Surprisingly good video

[@alex.c9524]

It’s crazy to think I’ve been watching you for 3 years and who would’ve thought you’d land in the same state as me, Oklahoma! I hope I get to see you play against Energy

[@tshegomodise2692]

May you please upload more videos similar to this one❤🙏 It helps a lot

[@haileykirkman3462]

you don’t realize how important recovery days are until you get a serious injury

[@db1153]

When can we expect the match analysis video matt

[@rk3297]

Every time Matt says “I’m gonna head to bed” doesn’t sound right. So used to hearing “And just pass out”. 😂 😂

[@girishdaga9863]

Please make a video on how to use stats from fitness watches to improve and analyse your performance

[@just8985]

Nice video!Wish you luck ❤️

[@nilesdunham8144]

How much do you train on average. Also can you do a video on dribbling with quickness for ball movement speed(like the Ronaldinho drill). I’d really appreciate it.

[@camilomedina3973]

This Chanel it´s awesome

[@seanthomas3758]

Great video. I've been here since you were in Germany

[@jesusgonzalez-ge1vt]

Thank you for making the ad short

[@ahmedinhoyousif8516]

I can flyyyyy 🤩

[@tomasclayton3155]

Any tips on how to earn playing time in games at practice? Or how mentally be ok without starting (but not settling like you’re still working to start)

[@cyh5807]

i got distracted by the cat gucci 4:54 ,LOL hahahha

[@maxappleby7537]

Love the cautious clay music

[@dondonoplimo]

looks like a new pan. also looks nice!

[@JobiB7]

I can’t wait for that match analysis tho

[@lucasdietrich2204]

“Almost got no food left” that was some good English 😂🤣

[@-edvins.388]

What is wrong with that

[@prodipkumargogoi4546]

What's wrong in that

[@lc1777]

@@-edvins.388 well yeah it's bullshit they try to be smart

[@6REN]

Nothing wrong?

[@mercedmendez5162]

Every day is a rest day💪🏼

[@AhmedAli-mv3qj]

You should do a grocery hall video

[@mytasteofhome2968]

havent been so early ever :D

[@Landon-hf3cu]

Good Video!!⚽️⚽️

[@joshstapleton7691]

Hero

[@jsonny9772]

I like ur video and can u please make a video about analyzing the most effective winger in the world, that will a lot for my career and for also other young players please thank u.

[@TUF68]

10:44 jheez they must’ve liked you 😂😂😂

[@rizingfootball7975]

Hey man😊 , every time your videos pops up I just get so pumped about a new video of yours What is the secret🤔 ingredient????❤️❤️❤️ JUST LOVE YOUR CONTENT THE BEST FOOTBALL KZbinR IN THE WORLD

[@zackycherrat1936]

Nice vidéo!

[@Chris-Neal0512]

I currently have a broken Olecranon and I’m in my 4th week of a potentially 8 week injury. I just recently got out of my sling and I start PT soon. Is there any advice you could give to help me through this mentally? I have had a few training sessions (they’re on my channel) and I’m somewhat happy with them all things considered so

[@jamovfx8123]

Do you recommend doing your yoga routine on rest days or everyday?

[@cristianpopa9980]

Become elite is da legend

[@HK-xw3vz]

How do you deal with bruises or knocks in a game? Especially when you get studs in the ankle or shin

[@jorgem1078]

Hey, I was just wondering at the level that u play at, what is the average salary??

[@chepesanchez9632]

Can u put a new video of your diet I know you’ve done it before but I just wanna know if you’ve changed anything?

[@soccergalsara]

finally someone who sleeps as much as me yayy

[@randomdistruction]

What do you usually eat before a match.

[@analisenauman4939]

I grocery shop at that location too

[@mojwokpapiti6925]

what is the cup called the one you use for juice

[@asksocial7281]

How can I setup a 1on1 zoom call?

[@loganreed9886]

Matt I think you should launch become elite soccer cleats

[@andresflores9376]

matt I can’t believe you played against rgv toros that’s where I live

[@chinrockszobike5486]

Matt: I've Done the Brain tickler one and the throat swab one is not that bad. Few minutes after... Matt: coughs and chokes and has water coming out of his eyes. " all Good " 😂😂

[@StreetsAhead120]

The Elite The The Elite

[@lukaobratov6250]

The The The Elite

[@purefoo7ball522]

The the the the elite

[@subswithvideoschallenge-gj8lj]

The the the the the elite

[@LilSoccerPros]

Pure Foo7ball 😂

[@Gbo347]

Matt how often should a footballer do the stretching routine , as I am really tight

[@samuelmedina6615]

Personally I do it every other day or days when I feel like I need it the most. I hold the stretches for around 2min and target the glutes, hips, and lower back. The key is too not become too flexible but also not be super tight.

[@mahadhayat7440]

cooldown and warmup is key

[@Handysoccersc]

Id say once or twice a week

[@bachvutuyetvoi3789]

Hi Matt, I have a question and hope you can help me with it. Can you explain the differences between semi-pro and pro football teams/players/leagues, in the US and in general? (Really hope that you can do a 2-minute Tuesday on that. I come from Vietnam, a country where pro football is not in an actual pro level, so maybe I don't know what "pro football" is for real.)

[@lloyddanquah3304]

Eating the same things for breakfast everytime lol 😂🤦‍♂️ Love the vids tho

[@LOLBOI-hq5ix]

While sprinting my inner or upper thigh pulled but i did that yesterday getting off the chair and it pulled. My left one looks swollen . What should i do MATT!!

[@tomasclayton3155]

I swear that ‘soccer for hope’ shirt has been in Matt’s closet for forever

[@shaunsworld]

With this particular day - was this a bad example of meal timing? Or is that not a major consideration for you when recovering?

[@cammyt8220]

How come you never seem to have any carbs as part of your breakfast from sources like wholemeal toast or oats etc? I assume it's just your preference but I was interested to see.

[@ewantaylor5481]

Our games are back in Scotland and they have cancelled headers😭 (I’m 6”2”!)

[@omerhayat2523]

Why?

[@faheemkhalid7222]

Do you recommend any exercises for the calves? I am not asking exercises to make my calves bigger, I am asking exercises for a lean and an athletic calf. I am asking because it will be crucial for speed and I know what I am asking is completely not related to the video.. But I would like to know your recommendation.

[@oliverreuben843]

how do you do your soccer socks

[@wawa579964]

you should really have a collab with 7mlc

[@justweirdkid]

Sr am struggling to recovery after intense training almost everyday. What should i do?

[@saulfalcon4755]

Matt, have you every dreamed of playing for the US national team?

[@oren3103]

Rest days are just as important to

[@ThePranavkotra]

Matt earning big money from his sponsers

[@natmartinez8057]

How often do you have a recovery day

[@soccergalsara]

Gucciiii

[@adamrichardson5801]

Hey Matt, I’m an 18 year old striker that’s thinking of switching to right back. I know you did something similar. Do you have any advice? Thanks man!

[@Handysoccersc]

Will john has a 1v1 defending video also look at all of matts videos

[@adamrichardson5801]

Samuel Wells Thanks!

[@Handysoccersc]

@@adamrichardson5801 😁 no problem

[@notoriusbig1572]

Learn positioning 1v1 and combination plays and crosses bro

[@arellepanna7381]

Just do ur ting and jockey on defence and play combos on attack / beat the winger and full back in 1v1 both on deffence and attack and just rip everyone u know how it is and make sure u have some cool nutmegs in ur locker for ur highlight videos also learn freestyle skills for the camera even tho there useless in matches like the head stall double atw. Tatw etc and express urself and u will be pro also watch skill twins and f2

[@atombaxter1975]

Damn that's a lot of bites!!

[@cadeschaeffer6267]

Matt: 10 hours of sleep cant do much better than that. Also Matt: Unless you get 11 hours of sleep. Me: Really?

[@diegocipolla5086]

Ayo Matt I saw those Oreos haha just kidding