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Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 27
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player
Current Team: FC Tulsa
Current League: USL Championship (USA 2nd Tier)
Last Team: Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Previous Teams: Waterside Karori FC, Saint Louis FC, Orange County Blues, SG Kinzenbach
Position: RB/LB/RM
College: UC Davis (D1)
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[@Diego-tf4jw]

One day he will be in the mls because of his hard work

[@tyrikeseratan2410]

Where he at?

[@WHU1895]

@@tyrikeseratan2410 He's in the usl championship which is the second tier right below the mls

[@Kslater23]

It better be soon. Hes getting older

[@akshaybala9325]

Definitely or he will be an amazing coach in the mls

[@stratosmarkis4947]

@@tyrikeseratan2410 usl ,second devision of usa

[@israeltapia7505]

6:33 is what u came for

[@markobasnarkov3704]

Than you you are good man

[@eastafricans5563]

Nice man

[@johan.1927]

King

[@aviralksingh-oe1gd]

Thanks man

[@stephenanibie3410]

luv

[@BuiltDifferent]

The hardest working players are the ones that are gonna make it man. We gotta keep grinding😤

[@kyoko9796]

🙌 💯

[@TH-du8nc]

Im pretty sure its just the most talented. I was playing in minors when i was 17 18 but i realized that the chances of me making it to europe are slim so i decided to cut my losses and go to uni.

[@banjospelee7832]

Talent is everything! At the top everybody is a hard worker, creativity, talent, skills will make you the best! Not hard working! Hard working is important, but dont believe people that tell you, work hard and you will get there! Its bullshit...

[@jaidenarias5912]

Does anyone want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!

[@bruhhhhhhh7740]

@@jaidenarias5912 true

[@xanderf5518]

I swear this dude is reading my mind with his video ideas

[@jaidenarias5912]

Does anyone want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through

[@tinrakovic8274]

In 2016 Alphonso Davies played in USL.Did you ever played against him?

[@sarahs4292]

man that's actually interesting - good point

[@kierenw5533]

Bb

[@mazenamr7313]

No matt was playing in Germany in 2016

[@chagsonchagonda4499]

@Mazen Magic is a real one

[@jaidenarias5912]

Does anyone want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!

[@hamidbabaali10]

“Easy there speed racer” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@HarrisAsimNaveed]

Lol

[@jaimejimenez2886]

It's been a while since I've seen a video! You probably don't remember our messages but I had to take a break from soccer a while back because of cancer. Just wanted to say that it's awesome to see that you're still putting in work and getting after it. Your work ethic is very inspiring. Rooting for ya man!

[@qaisaramin6382]

May Allah SWT bless you with good health.

[@lewisf9580]

God bless bro hope your all good

[@retrogamer7543]

God bless bro

[@venom-lq7mj]

God bless brother

[@songezoswartling8814]

You'll beat it mate

[@reganwiley4775]

Been following Matt since he started in Germany in 2016, it’s been so inspirational not only for me but for every young footballer out there with the same dream to follow Matt’s journey and see his hard work. Just wanted to say thank you for all the insight and knowledge you’re consistently providing for us! I’ve also created my own channel to document my journey and hopefully inspire and help others as much as you’ve helped me!

[@tylerwilliamspt]

This is a BANGER🔥🔥 AS a qualified PT I agree with all the points you made and over in the UK the Gyms are still shut however All these exercises can be done with bands or smaller weights so guys keep going we got this.

[@GokuPlaysUK]

bands lol what a waste of time you and your a qualified pt? god help your clients I hope you just do zumba classes

[@MrMelonater]

Goku Plays, bands are very useful. He is saying to use them as a temporary solution whilst the gyms are shut here and they work well if you know what you are doing..

[@slompielompie7406]

Goku Plays you don’t know what your talking about, he was talking about short term you idiot

[@TomAllenFootball]

On my rest day today been waiting for your video, going to watch whilst doing your stretching routine. I’m showing my football journey on my channel 🙌🏻💪🏻

[@jelenadjordjevic3984]

Tommm

[@tobylansdowne5849]

Big boy

[@TomAllenFootball]

Toby Lansdowne ❤️

[@TomAllenFootball]

Ognjen Djordjevic 👍🏻

[@gabegupta1215]

Already been subbed man

[@eliashernandez5955]

Can you make a "at home leg workout" because I'm 15 with no equipment and all I've been doing is running and lunges and I would like to do something new and see results until my season

[@samunitt6216]

Hey bro Dm GymHustles on Instagram and I can get you a workout plan for this 🙌🏼

[@armashagha2058]

M bout to be 17 on 15 this month.....ig @ii_xrmxsh_47

[@finleybrace8118]

Do squats bro

[@Abusiv_unc]

Do squats and sumo squats and other leg workouts

[@chineduokoye9402]

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[@theosharp7153]

Great vid Matt, I’ve been a subscriber for 4 years. Your career has influenced the way I train so much.

[@tatendamapisire1597]

Thanks, man. You'll be in MLS soon. Keep grinding and enlightening future ballers.

[@jamesfoley6742]

Massive inspiration🙌🏼 I’m sure it’s the same with so many more of your viewers but you’ve helped me so much in my football journey so far working towards this goal that I am passionate about and the game I love🤘🏼❤️

[@kayess6527]

Love the workout man very sport specific! I'll definitely be taking a few exercises into my own training regime and the videos I post on my channel!

[@soumyodyutiray160]

I am currently 16. I have been following for two or three years now. I learn something new from each of your videos. Plus you motivate me to go out and put in the hard work while also teaching me to be smart and to listen to my body. Thank you sir. Stay healthy, safe and athletic xD

[@Dangrim9]

Great advice, too many people try to over complicate things. All you need are the fundamentals to build great strength and power

[@thanhan3315]

Great advice Matt, really helpful to young aspiring footballers like me!

[@nikesoccerful]

Thank you for the information and the great workout!

[@ytwo___]

love your stuff bro. I'm currently in the process of giving the soccer dream one last go and your videos have helped me a lot over the past couple weeks !!

[@brendankoplin7446]

Now is the time to step it up and outwork your competition. DONT QUIT NOW ⚡️

[@yeawhatever3622]

Amazing vid man👌👌.. loved that small zoom session talk

[@mouadmad55]

Finally, Been waiting for this vid for a decade mate 👌

[@emilylock4681]

Carry on like this and you will be in the MLS no doubt about it Matt 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@joseestrada3019]

He going make it to the top for working hard everyday

[@MichelleRoots]

Awesome video and you explained this very well!

[@g.o.a.t7653]

From tom cuz of u m gonna train myself to be the best thanks man I think u will be a big competition in the football world n get to a big club all the best ma man

[@PNYOUTUBE]

Love this guys videos bro🔥🔥👍

[@jonasmemoracion5578]

Im not a soccer player but some of your videos helped me alot in Muay Thai. Great personality and good content. 🔥

[@samunitt6216]

If you need any type of workout plan , DM GymHustles on insta 🙌🏼

[@isaacong77]

Nice i like how he explains the rationale for the diff types of exercises

[@willmanning4352]

You should do one of these for the workouts you did for the upper body

[@avaperez4066]

Love people who work hard

[@jacobbynum15]

MATTY! Love it as per usual. Maybe I’m off mark, but they say it’s not good to go past parallel with the ground on your flex upwards on those Glute-Ham raises. It puts a lot of unwanted pressure on your lower back and lumbar spine.

[@multiplywisdom]

Hey Matt can u continue doing 2 min Tuesday they are amazing videos

[@jogabonito7893]

Amazing as always

[@edemtokpley2341]

Heyy love your vids, they all great!! Can you please do a subject on sugar (in all its form), how bad/good it is for our body specially for our perfs; i mean its whole impact on us. Cause i tend to hear it gives us "energy" or sometimes the opposite, sooo.. It will be a pleasure if you talk about it🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@godisgreat5141]

What I've been looking for thanks

[@aaaaaaabbbbbb7030]

Thank you for the information and workout Matt! How often do you train legs in a week? In offseason, pre-season and in-season?

[@benjaminchen4367]

That hip machine looks really nice

[@harshitparpe6846]

Came as fast as I could . Btw love ur videos. it inspires me a lot.👏⚽👏

[@assann4989]

can u make a vid talking about some workouts we can do at home that will help with leg strength

[@samuelmarquez5659]

Matt what’s your juggling record? I love your channel keep it up

[@ghostarroyo2804]

About to have a game in a hour perfect time that u chosen to upload🙏🏽😎

[@zahirahmed8517]

What how, aren't you quarantined I'm confused 🤔

[@ghostarroyo2804]

@@zahirahmed8517 it's like a pick up game with adults but with actual refs I'm so lucky I can still play😎

[@LOLBOI-hq5ix]

Love the content thanksss

[@jchendorain]

Good stuff, I would just add that any plyometrics should be done first or early in the workout after a good warmup, jumps, bounds and such.

[@braadyoneill]

Great video man, I’ve been taking a lot of your gym advice from older videos the past year or so and I’ve seen so much improvement. Physicality is a big part of the college game and you have helped me out a ton with that so thank you. You also have inspired me to start my own channel and I will be documenting my life in college next season! Thank you for everything 🐐❤️

[@samuraibri]

Hey Matt, love your videos. I'm a 24 year old who was pretty fast back in high school but I've gotten bigger and slower in the past few years. Do you have any videos on how to get faster?

[@joshwassom5274]

It’s crazy that I’ve been watching you for awhile and now you are in Tulsa playing soccer 15 minutes from me.

[@michaelkomolafe4879]

Hey Matt how long do you train a day , individual Soceer training. Thank you.

[@AA-pb9hv]

Imma throw hands with you 💪🏿

[@nathaliaguzman685]

Great video! 💯

[@NavinKumar-ll8zb]

Hi

[@kamrantavalla753]

dont even need to watch the full vid he's already the most quality footy youtuber

[@evansantos99]

i definitely need to try that sl box squat with the dumbbell

[@evaincefone9051]

Definitely need this, as you can see in my vids my legs strong and big & it ain’t as toned

[@toc4177]

Great insight 👍 can i ask are you doing this workout throughout the season or just pre season ?

[@djhornymonkey3766]

Hi Matt, I have a question. I don't know if I missed this info during the video or not, but how do you approach these exercises during the season?? How often do you do all the exercises?

[@Ahmed-ef6ss]

How do you increase muscular endurance as well? Any advice on how to incorporate endurance training along with strength training?

[@db1153]

This is gonna go viral

[@buzzingtruth]

Hey I think your channel is awesome. How do you work out right after eating? Maybe I have a much slower metabolism but I definitely have to wait an hour or two.

[@bellamycox-sitkiewicz885]

Hey Matt, I recently got a GPS tracker (PLAYR) and I was wondering if you can do a video, maybe 2 min Tuesday, on your stats from your GPS tracker (titan I believe). Then players like me could compare their stats such as speed and distance traveled to a professional. Thanks!

[@ams8176]

Wonderful workout ❤

[@jacobstanley6112]

Notification gang , love these videos

[@karlchaudry1464]

I agree with you. All you need to do as a human being is to look at yourself and create a workout that benefit you!

[@felixschaffer7708]

Matt do you now get your gym training program fitted for you from your club or can you basically do whatever you think is best for yourself?

[@hamidbabaali10]

Just came from watching the podcast, perfect timing

[@moizhassan3086]

Are you talking about the podcast from the ad?

[@romeotshivhula6106]

Love the podcasts and the videos. What is the name of the intro song??

[@danymendoza5096]

Matt you should do a video of what does a usl player do after retirement!!

[@J10prods]

He is a pro player he said

[@mugilan2511]

great video

[@nevlynharper3857]

Hi Matt what is your opinion on Development Academies like Empire United? Is it worth not playing high school soccer to join a team like that or is it better to stay in high school soccer to get scouted by college coaches?

[@kzm9067]

May i get some training sessions in irl if you dont mind, i saw you live in Oklahoma so it will easier to reach out to you

[@39genesisjaph59]

Great video . Should I go sprinting right after these workouts?? Like 10 reps of 100 meter

[@Gnrz45]

Amazing video. I play right back as well but i have always been a skinny and technical player. Shall i focus on power to build my muscles and after focus on the speed

[@kruzgabel1443]

Matt did you varsity soccer as a freshman 👍👍👍👌

[@jimmyelder5339]

Can you do a video on your opinion of youth academies please 🙏🙏

[@MsSoccerdude101]

Honest truth is that people don’t want hear that to get strong and fit it takes time. Even once you know what you are doing you have to be patient and work at it each day. It takes time PERIOD.

[@tk1763]

Bro have a video showing how they pay you in form and how much you earn in the club that you are please

[@nathanmurphy3074]

See if I was to use resistance bands daily for 15 minutes... do you think my legs will become stronger and bigger?

[@hahahalol3421]

No you Will not gain any explosive power from resistence band but some muscles Will get stronger

[@Emanny05]

Love ur waffling

[@mahadhayat7440]

@@hahahalol3421 Yes, you can it has to be more towards the plyometrics side but it will increase strength power to a certain point. For example, Matt will not really gain power and strength to it because he already has trained them but someone who has not trained can hugely benefit. p.s if you want a free training program and tips all for free please check out my insta @mahadhayatfooty

[@hahahalol3421]

@@mahadhayat7440 alr

[@nathanmurphy3074]

Cheers for the response troops... my legs are decently built but nothing compared to matts so I'm just gonna send it.

[@joshuabrown2134]

Love the fact that your in my backyard literally.. #TULSA ❤❤

[@omarhossam9665]

Matt i want to ask something regarding the programs if i buy a 13 week program what do i have to do after the 13 weeks do i make the program again please help i'm kinda confused lol

[@muzafan2684]

How often do you do leg workouts?

[@oskarprusek5861]

I don't know why people click on the video and dislike it... anyway enjoying the vids!

[@nacho35717]

You from Portland? Saw the sticker on your laptop!

[@danhasnocoolname6437]

Hey after the lockdown in england I’m joining this team that play the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal and other London teams and I’m a winger, do you have any tips for me and how I can get more explosive legs

[@royvitkevicius1015]

How often would you do this session a week when you were younger?

[@agilitea9852]

you should do it 2-3 times per week in off season

[@Blagovestblagoev]

Do it max 2 times per week. Because when you do a leg workout u must rest 72 hours then u can repeat the training

[@socialnerdia]

Do you take C4 or other preworkout before games too?

[@vincenttseng1218]

Can you do a speed and agility workout

[@nathanaelcardinaux802]

Hard work will pay off at some point guys, we will get there eventually

[@GokuPlaysUK]

Another day dreamer

[@Haristiro]

Good one man. Do chris heria one more time 😂

[@williamkelly5714]

what headphones are you using?

[@max-cn1wl]

Hey dude I used to play for a youth academy that was in the USL.

[@finn4466]

the facilities of your old team were insane

[@garybagdasarian6769]

i recently got a stepper and obviously, theyre good for legs, but will they have the same outcome if i spend two hours on them a day? i can increase the tension and height of them, to make it more difficult

[@PBX9_FOOTBALL_ACADEMY]

How much days a week do you train in the gym ?

[@nickywojdat8335]

Hey Matt, would you be interested in doing a upper body gym workout that you would have done if you were 13,14,15,16 years old? Love your vids keep it up💪🏼

[@funny_dmv5107]

This is that video 😂

[@nickywojdat8335]

I mean like upper body

[@ghorstbusters6238]

Sup 829288 UPPER body

[@BeWaReJay]

Sup 829288 Yea because the leg is totally part of the upper body 🤦‍♂️

[@daconvertiblebaby69]

Many bodybuilding channels on KZbin says that excessive cardio can kill gains.(and their definition of it is somewhat a normal cardio for footballers) I need to bulk up tho since I'm scrawny, so is once a week working on my fitness(runs with progressive overload) will kill gains? Since as footballers cardio is a necessity at the same time what should I do

[@brandon-ll1tr]

Same

[@shantiescovedo4361]

Work on technique and these exercises. Throw in some chest and back and don't worry about your size. That will come with time. Also, eat more good food.

[@Obb975]

By doing 30 mins of cardio you will roughly burn 300-500 calories. But the appetite created by that cardio workout will allow you to eat a 1000 calorie meal! So basically doing cardio will help You bulk better.

[@rodneyspruill4692]

Can i get some help on soccer like improving ball control and some dribbling drills and conditioning I played soccer for 2 year but it feel like I’m not getting better at it?

[@tahmyamorton-block142]

intro🔥

[@Saverbeeeel2349]

Hey! Should I go to the gym after or before training?

[@feiwong70]

What is that long pant (brand/model) that Matt wore in the gym?

[@quantaviousbinglebottomcor6501]

yo i wanna get more faster but dont want to lose my ball control how many times a week should i train ?