"You MUST Survive the Big Filters to Become a Pro..." | Full Day in the Life Vlog

[@BecomeElite]

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[@jb3d982]

Im definitely getting an order of the mixed Box! Thanks Matt keep doing great content and I'll see you in MLS next season ;)

[@Cambutalgirl]

Happy birthday Matt!!!!

[@leeviswearengen2874]

matt you should make a quick 5 minute section in a video or do a 2 minute tuesday about how much room you like in your boots and why etc

[@Chikupati06]

Yes its difficult ...But pls make some videos on the positive side also pls...(pls make a video on if matt can do it u can do it also)🙏 ❤❤❤keep it up love this contents❤❤

[@elmomo9161]

Ayoo happy bday 😎. Bro watching you made me train harder and more. I don’t rlly plan to, but I’m trying to come to such a level that I could play professional. Seeing your videos made me realize that it is hard but easier than you may think. You just gotta have the dedication and patience. I mean it’s just everything that helps that u do: individual training videos, lifestyle tips, analyzing the games ( even tho I play 10, and you play on the backs but idc ). Just wanted to say thank you sm for making me believe in myself and good luck to you in the future man!

[@JodabeniTV]

Yep he is right ! I didn’t get into a d1 school till after 4 years after graduating high school…….. what made it easier was everyone else that stopped trying or that didn’t think they were good enough.

[@kylemiller5671]

Also being 23 and playing against 19 year olds helps. No disrespect, I know the struggle of not seeing results from training as far as making teams or moving up, but high school to D1 is a small jump compared to D1 to pro football.

[@JodabeniTV]

@@kylemiller5671 honestly any high level training! Because not everyone wants to be a pro regardless of what they say. So spots always open up somewhere

[@seanbyrne2485]

I love how I haven’t watched a video from you in a minute and I seen your kitchen and just remember when I watched your videos years ago and you were in a small flat in Germany I think it was. Crazy how far you’ve come bro💯 keep up the grind 🔝👍

[@mahadhayat1692]

But it's a diff kitchen

[@mateogermani1]

@@mahadhayat1692 yea hahaha its not the same kitchen

[@seanbyrne2485]

Yeah I meant to say that the kitchen he has now reminded me of the small kitchen he had back in the day, how he’s come so far and has a way nicer one now 😂

[@hrishikeshsarma6012]

What I'd like to connect this with is when Tim Grover says "Don't think" in Relentless. Yeah you risk a lot of things but if you think, you'll start considering alternatives more. Just grind. No thoughts. Be sensible of course, but grind. Matt faced all those filters and here he is. Through all of them. Simply because there was no questioning his goal of playing pro. So it's a day to day grind, every single year. Great insightful video Matt!

[@lizc2837]

20:11 the cats being lifted off the table is just hilarious 😂😂😂

[@ballersite]

Very relatable the talk you've given Matt. I've survived the first filter and gonna be faced with the second filter in two years time. Live with no regret boys!

[@yourtechniqueisourpassion3368]

That’s a fabulous job you are doing. Informative to the younger soccer player to learn from your experience. Keep the grind going Man U will come hopefully one day. But as you said keep going through those filters 🏃‍♂️

[@AyanChakraborty_]

This has to be the video of the day. I was thinking about these only and getting worried. Thank you Matt. Belated Happy Birthday

[@laceywoods7388]

Hey Matt, I like the way u say that “u get hit by life” cuz it’s 100% true. Life hits and it goes after what we love the most sometimes. We continue tho !! Love this vid Matt .. well done mate !!

[@merquiadesmclellan2800]

Great reminder for me Matt, thank you! I've been in the Army the last 5 years... "filtered" myself out at 18 because I was from a small town with no scouts or club teams. Now I'm about to leave the Army and haven't given up. Trying for any level of soccer that will take me. I plan to grind it out until my body can't go anymore. I'm 24 and still constantly improving, thank God. We'll see if I've made a team in the next few months!

[@joshuavargas6112]

Hi bro how’s ur journey

[@lostinpeace3357]

I am 18 and I am about to retire but you change my mind.thank you very much matt 🖤

[@guccicrocs6061]

Every time you feel like that train harder. Quitting is never an option!

[@lostinpeace3357]

@@guccicrocs6061 thank you

[@sainteven9244]

Haven't seen a video of yours in a while and decided to click this one. Very high quality content and very much enjoyed how you broke down the "filter" system, which I 100% agree on. Was refreshing to see that concept explained in a very digestible manner. Keep it up brother

[@eaztytyyy]

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY MATT, EVERYBODY LOVES YOU

[@MicahGodfrey]

This is the best video i have ever watched Keep up the work imma be watching this for the next 10-15 years

[@jackjamison2342]

Seriously, this video is one of ur best vids of all time!! Ur content is really good these days 🔥🔥

[@jacobstauber2152]

Always a good day when you get a knee pair of boots. Got my vapor 14s today.

[@masonbalogun6713]

What I eat for breakfast everyday is 3 eggs and 2 pieces of toast for carbs and protein and today I actually have training for the start of preseason

[@Radley10]

My mom would kill me if she found out I ate 2 eggs in a day let alone 3🥚

[@warrenmorgan304]

Is there an egg shortage where you are from?

[@Sunshine-ot7us]

@@warrenmorgan304 nah it’s cuz some people think having a lot of eggs is bad my parents think that so when they fine out I had four eggs they get so mad😂

[@harleygiles-stubna4230]

Amazing video and thesis here! Truely!

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Thanks for inspiring me throughout my journey. Great video and topic also⚽️🙌

[@lillianbenton5732]

Matt I love your videos I look forward to seeing them when u post

[@herczkuistvan5642]

By the time you get to filter #3 at 26+ the chances of signing a pro contract I think is actually less than before. The clubs are looking for experienced players who played for actual pro clubs. If 2 players are on trial and the one with pro experience shows less than the one with no pro experience,there is still more chance for the experienced one to sign it because of his past. There are a lot of pro players who’s contracts are expiring at the end of every season, they will always have more chance to sign than a 26years old who only has a semi pro/amateur past.

[@owendakin9985]

Titan is so nice. I am glad I get to play at the same place where you train.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

I am parenting a U-10 player who has the pro dream. Honestly making sure that the love of the game isn't killed by any filter is my goal. Making sure he knows, he is in control of the choice to play or not play. And who knows where he ends up. Is he the best player on the field? No. Does he take it far more seriously than anyone else out there. Yes. Is that a path to fast burn out? Who knows.

[@ngawangchimeybhutia711]

Love these vlogs man pls keep posting it makes me feel better as I don’t feel lonely when I watch you

[@cinebal4796]

Why Michael Cunningham is not getting a chance to get into playing of Tulsa...I feel bad for him...

[@jaspercox220]

he was injured for a while now he just has to prove himself. Might not be fit and good enough yet to play but he'll get there

[@ico7797]

Happy late happy birthday 🎉😁, thanks for entertaining us and helping us improve in the game we all love.❤️

[@bryanl95]

happy late b-day matt!!!

[@MimiEstelle]

Hey! I was saving that fried rice for a rainy day!

[@kevinramacha8208]

I became pro by 17 because I promised to myself I will born as a footballer and die as a footballer.

[@CalvinFox31]

Love that man so much of football is mindset its a huge part to getting anything life happy for you man. Would love to know what you think of my channel!

[@cjayloco3240]

i will and get scouted to spain academy

[@davidadonnis]

Damn bro. This kick my heart in the nuts. God bless you on your journey 🙏🏻

[@masonbalogun6713]

I’m loving your videos man it’s drives me to go pro

[@LiLAlbiHD]

I wish i had youtubers like this growing up

[@ocean9654]

That was such a perfect topic it gave me hope while still making me ask myself these necessary questions

[@botcarrys5997]

St Louis fc will always remember you much love ❤

[@Leooo_Ramirezzz13]

This hit different

[@amanduhdaily]

when they started speaking portuguese and matt was just like yeahhh😭😭 istg i knee that mans was brazilian as soon as he started trying to speak english (im brazilian btw)

[@superduper3812]

Thanks matt this was an amazing advise, may God bless u and your family

[@yassineouali5918]

Yo, we got the same birthday 😁 happy birthday bro, keep inspiring and teaching us

[@lils2968]

Honestly, couldn't have said and portrayed it better, well done Matt thanks for the big insight 👍🏽💖💖

[@txg_andrew3962]

Sometimes I do wonder about the odds of making it pro, because he's I understand they're might be 10 million people trying to make it pro in England for example, but of those 10 million people, how many are actively trying to go pro and not just hoping it comes their way, and of those people who are actively trying to go pro, are they doing all the training I'm doing or are they going to or the trials I'm going to or are they playing at a higher level than I am? And I think once you filter it down you actually realise you're only really up against the 10 to 100 thousand who are going all in for it and if you realise that, I think that it makes what people call the impossible dream possible 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@matthias_ajc]

I completely agree. I train every day. In my head I don’t see how I can’t make it. The stats doesn’t phase me tbh

[@txg_andrew3962]

@@matthias_ajc same here bro, suppose that's the bottom line. Don't let it phase you.💯

[@ROCKSTAR123456789110]

Fucking love this energy

[@abelathafilbert6137]

@@matthias_ajc keep going if you can bro, i also sometimes think about being not good enough, but we need some time to develop and if we do have time to wait and develop, better keep trying than regretting.

[@maxwellspersonal8270]

@@abelathafilbert6137 frfr

[@is19961]

Damn didnt know Matt had Jordan as his teammate 9:04 😂😂😂

[@pxnit_]

August 23rd? that's the same as my dad's birthday!!

[@karelturek69]

On the "You must survive" talk: I'm 22 y.o., been playing football for like 15 years now. I even quit football for 2 years because of losing my passion, thanks to the club I was playing for. It's been 3 years since my comeback, and almost 2 years since I've given myself the 'impossible' task, to become a pro footballer. I'm playing in the "sunday league" right now (used to play higher as a youngster, but the same reason as why I stopped playing for 2 years occured when I was like 14-15), but I know, and everyone else is telling me that I definitely can play on a higher level. The question is, how high can I get. So anyway, I'm planning to go to tryouts in Germany (since I'm european) next year, and hopefully I'll perform well and get some semi-pro contract, and reach the checkpoint of my (hopefully) succesfull journey. Can't even express how much Matt has taught me over the time I've been watching him, mainly drills, and especially excersises for preventing injuries, they are the golden bricks for me. Wishing everyone who keeps their dream alive best of luck, and keep grinding, hope dies last!

[@ZachDGames]

Love this bro , surely get different boots tho ahahahah

[@letsplaysoccer1338]

Never

[@Nikolanes]

Again with the Vaporssss 😂

[@justinfecteau7218]

Amazing video!

[@radwanomar986]

love the videos keep it up

[@ryannotthere]

I miss playing at the field, here in my country, we are all still in lockdown😭

[@Vrachines]

The cat is awesome 😎

[@Radley10]

Become Elite I really like these type of videos

[@Radley10]

Please do more🙏🏽

[@sonny22]

Am going all the way up 🔝

[@CalvinFox31]

Yessir love that mindset, its huge in football. if you have time would've to know what you think about my videos I made on mindset in football! keep grinding bro!

[@sonny22]

@@CalvinFox31 alright sure will check them out mate

[@bubsman5918]

I just got a couple kittens and seeing you constantly lifting Levi off the table is very relatable

[@terry2544]

Amazing content as always Matt

[@fhcomps]

are you planning to write a book out of your journal? would be cool if u published a book!

[@drstone2358]

Wow I never thought of this, thanks

[@divyansh6574]

My man Matt dropped a banger video ❤😇

[@tpt_gaming8864]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@jackdawson2169]

Great video

[@jeremiah1884]

Then there is brandoa -when you believe anything is possible 🙌

[@alexb1282]

Spot on with the filters. Great video👍⚽. A I would say is I think there is 1 more filter at the age of around 13 where people want to fit in with everyone else and just lose the passion in general

[@krystian_went8537]

Man wish i could have the superfly 5s in that colour way

[@luciano7282]

Hy brotha , I played in Spain and came back to USA and Quit , not egen gon play college Cuz that shit sooo wack😂🤦‍♂️ fin jus run dis bread up. And go to schoo

[@ikuro1334]

Happy late birthday man 👍🏽

[@Vadeem3]

Damn for a second I thought Matt had gotten some new boots lol

[@CalvinFox31]

hahahaha fr

[@bhagyammishra33]

Mindset matter the most

[@lauradavies4772]

love the video

[@bubbajo.luster]

i have been to that facility before

[@perkzfn6332]

did levi just teleport ? 1:12

[@mayvrikmichael636]

How did the game at Birmingham go?

[@leonelmills7248]

Matt💯❤️

[@arthurkariuki4277]

Bro I related to this hard. It’s funny because I kinda known about these filters but not how describe them. Like after finnishing high school 60 to 70 percent of guys I used to play with everyday just kinda stopped.just turned 22 so next filter is kinda starting, a lot of my age mates are graduating working or starting too work

[@skyflyer5157]

This is what I’m scared of. I’m a 15 year old boy still in my teens and I’ve been dreaming about the impossible dream ever since I watched my first futbol match. I really do wish life doesn’t get in the way of my real dream. I’m at a tech school as a sophomore right now and we join a conference next year so there is a chance to get noticed but other than that I just have to keep my hopes up and keep wanting it more than others and chase the opportunities there is and opportunities I get.

[@shakesmbiye8804]

I love the boots

[@eddyjunior3765]

get this guy promise in more videos asap🤣🙏🏿

[@6alaile]

November 5 2021, I'm 3 months away from 25. I'll be back here once I've signed my first contract.

[@Pranav.265]

Matt💯

[@pk0631]

My idol❤️

[@ntokzindaboizin]

Matt: mimi is away Me: ohh that's why he acted like that with the new boots

[@thedreamer5168]

I was really a decent player... center back. Got promoted to the first team... before i blew off my knee... and i got hit with life then. And none give a damn about that. So life happens.

[@cesaralvarado4335]

Pretty cool that I can say I play where Matt trains at😂💪🏻

[@attest9110]

LMFAO levi really hopped on that table 6 times

[@miizoon2145]

What level did you play at in highschool? Like NPL, State Premier?

[@hmsamiee]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Cambutalgirl]

I will probably not go pro but your video’s help me with my game. It is not really my main goal to go pro but I don’t care, I love playing in Saturday league with my friends and getting better. Just switched teams to a better club! Wish me luck! :)

[@CalvinFox31]

Love it man! Enjoying the game is such a huge part of it good luck! Also lmk what you think of my channel if you check it out!

[@fifaman6303]

I think the country that you’re playing in is also a deciding factor if you’re trying to make it to the pro level. Its defenitely much easier to be a pro in the USA then in Europe, if I look at the quality of the NISA players for example they would never make it to the pro level in Europe.

[@tylerrolfe8516]

Could make an argument that nisa is semi pro tbf

[@fifaman6303]

@@tylerrolfe8516 its considered as a professional league and most players out there are pro

[@thomasopp9104]

"Europe" can mean a lot of different things. Are you talking the second Turkish league? The Moldovan first division? The EPL? Best to define terms. Some of those leagues are god-awful, while others are the best in the world

[@fifaman6303]

@@thomasopp9104 I said “country you play in is a deciding factor” but its also much harder in general to make it pro in Europe then in the USA

[@thomasopp9104]

@@fifaman6303 Right, you said that, but then as an example you juxtaposed "Europe" from the "US" without any mention that Europe could be the best league in the world or one of the worst. Hence my comment

[@mauryfrancis159]

Can I make it to the top…..like Man U or psg or Real Madrid

[@Woah869]

odds are against ur favour. i trained w a few usl players and they r very good. and i can’t imagine the level players are at in europe. train hard see where it leads u

[@mauryfrancis159]

@@Woah869 thanks bro

[@FordBass]

Nice 👏

[@S.M.K_]

Same birthday as Kobe 😤👌🏾😅

[@AnselTazeh]

Bro you have the same birthday as me

[@bissta.]

broke my leg 2 weeks ago my two bone near my ankle just broke 2 bones. and now i cant play anymore my dreams crashed😭😭😭

[@dansugardude2655]

I bet other sports have similar filters at around the same ages. Baseball has a huge filter through the minor league system.

[@dansugardude2655]

@Samuel Wells I played baseball up to age 14 (28 now) but I still follow it to an extent. Soccer has been my preferred sport though. One thing I think soccer could benefit from is a more clear-cut and organized player pathway, since the pathway in baseball is exactly that. Each level is clearly defined and the way up is also clearly defined. Soccer gets ambiguous here in the US sometimes, especially below the official third division. Are you a baseball player and fan too?

[@sahilsahil5950]

First one Matt

[@CalvinFox31]

you gotta be the first one on my channel hahaha

[@gustavburke162]

Do you have anyone watch and feed your cats while your gone?

[@MimiEstelle]

We have automatic feeders for the cats so that they get fed on time every day, and when we are both gone friends will come over to play with them ❤️

[@hide8653]

If someone could please answer I’d greatly appreciate it. My issue is I was an American football player who loved “soccer” as well and at the end of my senior year I had head injury issues and can’t play football anymore. Since I was 5 all I wanted to do was play sports and now I’m 20 and EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. I think and dream about playing. Switching sports or going back to play American football despite the injuries just seems impossible. Im anything but a quitter and the thought of it frustrates me and keeps me up at night but I just don’t know what to do and times ticking 😭😭🤡🤡😭🤡😭😭 Am I screwed?

[@conorrossell1430]

He picked up the knife i thought he was going for the cat

[@samarthsomisettykeyboardcovers]

hi!!!!

[@rajijayakrishnan7677]

Matt, are you a fan of attack on titan..... Cause you named him levi... 🐱🐱🐱

[@علمنور-و8ز]

Routine of professional footballer is Special ,you are busy all the time.

[@Radley10]

Become elite , any tips I’m a 14 year old trying to make it to the highest level

[@lalhriatpuia6014]

Hardwork ,consistency,Just follow these 2 even tho if you dont see result suddenly,remember bolt trained 4 years to run for 9 seconds,

[@CalvinFox31]

Enjoy the game and play as much as possible, make sure your effort matches your goals and don't get discouraged if things don't work out right away. I have a couple videos on my channel talking about this but with you the best of luck you're going to smash it!

[@Radley10]

@@CalvinFox31 thanks

[@Radley10]

@@lalhriatpuia6014 thanks

[@Woah869]

@@lalhriatpuia6014 almost his entire life

[@tharmiknirmalakanthan5633]

i just realized ur born 7 days before me lol

[@laziomorphine2366]

My only dream in life was to become pro