"I Trialed with 15 Teams Before Becoming a Pro" | Path to Professional Soccer

[@rahulteli1]

"What ever happens, happens. There's stuff that I can't control and I'm just going to focus on having fun, every single day, pushing myself every single day" - some of the most important lines you'll often forget but are so important

[@איתילביא]

Yeh you cant control the talent that you have sometimes its just not enought no matter how hard you work in the very tought comption on going pro with 1000s or ten thoundes of players want to take your spot because there are so many players on your league and ather leagues above you or younger plqyers playing leagues clubs above you

[@איתילביא]

@Perfect Soccer no i didnt say dont try i said put 100% in it but if in the end it doesnt succsed be happey of your journy of trying to make it and the process you made on being a better player

[@איתילביא]

@Perfect Soccer nice youtube chanle you have i will subcribe to your chanel

[@jq3872]

It’s a game of opinions

[@matthewstedman5487]

This is honestly one of your best videos you’ve made. Fascinating insight. Excellent editing. Great job Matt, all the best for next season.

[@andywong2]

Another pro player talking about his story. These are really interesting, I've actually made a google doc on a lot of pro players stories like Jeff, Christian and you. I note down almost every word they say, it's really helpful for me. Thanks man!

[@hassadam9112]

Andy Clement Wong that’s actually really cool

[@ashleydixon5418]

What's it called

[@robbiebalboa]

Enjoying the the process, That’s what I relate to. I’ve been trying to work on that in my field of passion, and I did feel a bit entitled cause I worked hard and wasn’t getting recognition, but I stepped back and talked to some people about my frustrations, I never thought of quoting but the change of mind set felt so refreshing and rejuvenating.

[@kendrickhua6529]

I am flattered that he has a similar story like me,training almost every single day, making sacrifices for the job he love and giving his time and effort yet rejected and having the same response from multiple professional teams from preseason and trials. Despite all this, he stay dedicated of sharing the same goal i'm grinding for,. That is worthy of respect and great video Matt

[@hilltan2611]

This video is such a masterpiece. Being great at a job means living a life around it and being a perfectionist, limiting your mistakes. So inspiring. Great Job Matt!

[@erockthehorse]

Matt unisport has dubbed u one of the best soccer channels on utube

[@BH-se9py]

Love Armando.. he’s an Inspiration, been following him for a while now. Good luck to both of you

[@laurenkauffmann2548]

I love your honesty about all of your trainings and gym sessions.

[@gabinonavarrete5831]

Man love the vids. Love the fact that you got different players and different stories to show that no two stories are ever alike!

[@LifeofaFighter1]

He gave such great advise, not only for those chasing a pro soccer career but also chasing other professions not just in sports. Thank you for the excellent content

[@tirathsingh1937]

That gk said some words that just made my day like wow 😍😍😍😍ormando

[@aznericxD]

Powerful video. I’ve been through the same thing. It almost felt like I would be a failure if I had nothing to show for. My first goal is to get to top 10 in Canada but even if that fails there was value in the process because no end goal is ever going to be enough at the end of the day. Glad you finally made it on a pro team though

[@anthonyferrara158]

So that keeper that went to go play in Europe from San Antonio that Mondo was talking about , came to trial at my club! I’ve been following this page an ProGk Academy for a while (since the beginning I believe) so it’s crazy to kinda see how small the world of soccer really is. Awesome video !

[@kevinmontoya3577]

Mat, theres a new USL team in my city, its called El Paso Locomotives, you should try out...

[@kevinramacha8208]

Even I had lot of rejection of club .but I m still trying and I wont quit .I m 18

[@RohankScott]

this is what I need to see today, been there done that, never made it and this is what I can definitely show to my son.

[@aryandixit560]

These videos are so important... they just tell so many new facts about reality

[@premierleaguefantv.6990]

The most inspirational guy you've ever brought to the show..💪

[@FermentingSmeg]

Armando my man!!!!

[@jaymarjones876]

I'm in the same boat its hard struggle is real but we never give up

[@TheBotch50]

Thanks Matt and also Armando for sharing his story and struggles awsome video to really understand what it takes to get when u wanna go 👍

[@noahlyons578]

Hi Matt, I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while now - I’m so glad I found your channel. The content you provide is so good. Love this video. P.s. I really wish we had all these free astro turf pitches in the UK - it’s about £50 (minimum) per hour! D:

[@timofeydovgalyuk3693]

This guys has an amazing story and his advice is on point. Love the videos, please more pro stories.

[@agilejro]

Amazing episode Matt, wish I could like this vid like 100 times! Peace

[@StefanMuellerMP]

It's always pretty cool when you upload a video the same time as Matt 😎

[@zoccer7]

I dont mean to sound ignorant but this dude has some great technique for being a GK

[@dennismontes2387]

^agreed

[@zoccer7]

Perfect Soccer i dont really know what the standard technique level is for GKs in the USL or MLS. So to others who are more familiar with the league and players, this type of technique for a GK might actually be a given

[@gkmally7050]

@@zoccer7 it's the world of the modern GKs. Yo check out pro gk academy its a channel that shows him training

[@benjaminfitzer2479]

Great content from Armando! I thought Armando really nailed the professional mentality and schedule, whatever your profession is. I am a 46 year old real estate professional, and my son is in high school and seems to be really into soccer. I am going to forward him this video to watch for sure, like I do some of your other videos! Thanks for the videos, and I will keep watching!

[@anthonylong9067]

Benjamin Fitzer if it helps, he should check out some combines and showcases.

[@Nolove_official]

can you do a video letting us know which tryouts have good chances because iknow a lot of tryouts they just do it to get money and don’t actually sign anyone, it would save us some money and it means a lot thanks

[@Nolove_official]

Perfect Soccer thank you so much it means a lot and i teally don’t care right now about money or anything just want my chance to play professional 🤙🏾

[@elmatador3422]

GOD bless you fam..Nice vid

[@rajeevmenon1519]

So inspiring and relatable , thank you for sharing !

[@Rocketmanrun]

I really liked this guy. Hopefully they collab more

[@KeithBalante]

great story and positive messages - thanks for sharing

[@mukisaelijah12]

Wow! Amazing story Also I'm one of those people that got to think you do double days Thanks for the clarity there Matt

[@bigtdude1738]

Bro i need these videos every day or I’m gonna die

[@davidwalker4897]

21:39

[@graphthelord]

Can you make a video on how to control long balls/pings

[@eaztytyyy]

did anyone notice the bar that started at 12:20 ?? lol it was kinda fire

[@ivancantu6810]

San Antonio is an amazing city honestly with a great usl team

[@adamchani8363]

Hi matt, I just want to thank you for all the inspiration you've given us all! About to sign my first pro contract this week and continue to work on my soccer. I've learned so much from you! Keep it up!

[@adamchani8363]

@Perfect Soccer I'm a free player as in I don't have a pro contract but now I've been to a few try outs and I have to coaches from 2 different teams that want to sign me. I just have to decide. I'm in Morocco and the contract opportunities are in div. 3

[@adamchani8363]

Matt! Please respond, what do you think is the biggest misconception of being a pro soccer player? I remember you saying a lot that you have a lot of free time, but how? Shouldn't we be training a lot but then again balencing it out so we don't get hurt? Also, I'm sure you've heard other soccer players that have played with Ronaldo that, Ronaldo shows up to practice so many hours prior to when it starts, what does he do in all that time? He can't be training cuz then he has practice and he'll be tired and possibly get hurt? Thank you!

[@oskarchristiansen8334]

Ronaldo takes shots and freekicks he practices

[@adamchani8363]

@@oskarchristiansen8334 yea and that's the thing, I don't get it cuz like teves said back when he was at united practice would be at 9 n he would show up at 6.so what does he do in all that time plus, he would be tired after taking so many shots that's when it would come to his actual team practice then he wouldn't perform at he best

[@Seiiichiproductions]

Dude that’s the point. Try going to the gym everyday before your practice. I guarantee you will be exhausted for a week, two, three, maybe a month, but then your body will adapt and you will be able to train in the gym for a hour before your main session and then look good in the main session. But it’s the suffering most of the people don’t wish to take and that’s why they stay on their level. Also, the more you practice, the more you need to rest. So you can include 2-3 hours of resting (i mean stuff like rolling, stretching, cold water, jogging). There really is a lot and you can easily train for 5-7 hours everyday, but then you need the same amount of time to rest.

[@adamchani8363]

@@Seiiichiproductions oh ok I see what you mean, more you practice the more your body will adapt to the hard work which also means the more you have to rest. I can relate because last year in my high school season, every other practice I would hit the gym afterwards. My original question is why would Ronaldo go 3 or 4 hrs prior to his practice, like what could he possibly do for so long??

[@Seiiichiproductions]

Adam Chani You know when you enjoy something, time flies like crazy. Just at the gym there is a lot of excercises to do, which would maybe not take so long if you do 2-3 sets, but who said you cannot do 8-10 if your body allows you to. What I find really taking a lot if time is the mobility stuff (i don’t know how to call it in English but I mean the stuff with minibands etc. + which helps you get dynamic force and prevents injuries a bit). I myself spend nearly a hour just after I wake up, doing these simple excercises, and when I would later go to the gym, I could do another full 1-2 hour session with other excercises. Functional training is another thing that gives you a lot of options. And the main thing is technique on the pitch, I remember going to the field and spending there 3 hours just playing with the ball and practicing simple things, and then later come back for my team session for another 2 hours. It’s all about your knowledge and creativity.

[@premierleaguehighlights8327]

This video was exceptional. So insightful. Thanks Matt👍

[@jackdreyer8306]

2019 is your year! (Support from Cincinnati)

[@NickYolo5625]

I like to consider myself as a hard worker and I got cut from my school’s varsity soccer team. It just doesn’t make sense to me how I put in the work and I don’t get the results. Always someone better

[@jojogatuna]

The gollie is so technically gifted one love

[@sugihartowibowo9184]

Matt do shooting challenge with armando, plus maybe some techniques training n tips for keeper

[@Caginmertparlak]

Thank you matt

[@joaoferreira7673]

Hey Armando , what do you think of the clubs that pick the keepers based on height ? Can the short goalkeepers make it at least to the pro level ?

[@armandoquezada94]

João Ferreira Without Maneiras Barthez won a World Cup at 5’9. And yes of course!

[@mychaelperez8921]

I'm from San Antonio my dude!😃

[@liverpoolforlife7295]

Im new to this channel so can you WHO has been here longer than me! Has become elite been a football PRO

[@jimbo4176]

He played in the USL for a season or 2. then got injured. Played D1 college UC Davis. Has played Semi pro in Germany, New Zealand. I'm sure theres more but cant remember.

[@akselbattal]

LIVERPOOL FOR LIFE yes ! He did play in the USL. And got injured so decided to spend some time in New Zealand with a club over there ! Now he’s back injury free trying to find an pro club to sign with !

[@bitzify4300]

LIVERPOOL FOR LIFE yes he played for St. Louis in the USL and recently trailed with another USL team

[@JfaJosephR9]

How can you understand wjat this guy is trying to say??

[@juansalasjimenez7230]

Love these videos

[@matthewsodel1591]

One of the best episodes so far ❤️⚽️

[@CIG-99]

great video sheldon loved it

[@dansugardude2655]

He ended up bumping down a level and now plays for Detroit City FC in League One. Still a pro and inspiration though.

[@Jigglesman]

Ay that Portland sticker

[@calm.chaos.R.I.T]

Yooo.... I am 18 years old and I have played soccer since I was 5 years old..... I don't have any pro experience and resume yet but I feel like I can make it to pro soccer in my college after this pandemic ends.... I am training for any hour every day due to my diet plans for healthy issues.. So I train only on morning..... Please let me know what I should do as soon as I move to Canada for uni

[@kevindavidson2370]

BLESSINGSS!

[@thomasjoin2178]

Can you link his highlight video

[@zamir144p]

Seeking for football lessons.. getting life lesson instead.. this video was high value matt.. i pray for ur goalkeeper friend..

[@danlewis8719]

Thank you for the amazing content

[@princeroy4432]

Amazing advice

[@FootballFreakzTV]

Pls do a Video about "How to become a better fullback"

[@e10footballelite24]

It's not an easy road but It's worth it. Never give up.

[@mickitsmick]

Arms do your an inspiration

[@Fysiosainio]

Matt, do you think that creatine has any benefits to footballers?

[@b3an3er]

AS13 yes he’s said it before in one of his older videos when he lived in Germany

[@Seiiichiproductions]

It’s good but I suggest looking for creatine malate instead of creatine monohydrate.

[@JfaJosephR9]

Id say yes to get where you want to be but its not something you need

[@EnjoyDallen]

Love the videos, Matt...but you need to be doing some QCing on these things. I’ve noticed a lot of edit errors lately - like in this, towards the end of the video, it looks like you didn’t render the stabilization on a shot and the error message is in the video.

[@diegocruz4656]

Any tips bro ? I'm a defender and I'm 16 and 8m in the 11 grade and I come to a school where it's really hard to get scouted...?and 8m from san Antonio hope to see your friend!!!!!

[@mykcltherapy]

How long is his contract for

[@scumfuckflowerboy9318]

Hey Matt what’s the music that is playing during your friend’s interview?

[@youngbenny305]

This really inspired me because I’m a keeper thanks Matt

[@abdimohamed4665]

Real talk man

[@u0L1akayolo]

In your opinion how much better are the lower division teams from a Sunday league team? because I see players players in lower league teams perform little to no better than a Sunday league team.

[@jojogatuna]

Gollie has good technic

[@madpotato1074]

Every time I watch videos like this, I question whether I should go for it, or just start living an average lifestyle

[@fcssefvvgattrfdx487]

Age matters

[@thembekileblessmore]

I am 16

[@fahadtifow5146]

Perfect Soccer should you go for it when you’re 19 and feel that you’re good enough and can improve even more?

[@SaifAli-zb6qr]

You shouldn't ever question yourself, that's just a waste of your time, can spend doing training or working on yourself. Question your abilities and ask yourself do I need to improve here, keep improving, no one is perfect, your never gonna be perfect. That mentality will get you so deep into this that you'll forget that you were questioning yourself at the first place. Start today, right now go do some drills. Go for it man, don't leave for later in life where you'll regret it, never have any regrets,. If it doesn't work out, you can always live a average life, that's average but at the least for yourself, you'll know you tried and reached, but that just wasn't for you. JUST DO IT.

[@SaifAli-zb6qr]

@Perfect Soccer uhm, my soccer journey? is a joke. I dream about being a pro in football but I'm just a dude who plays with 2 of my best friends and with my performance i think i can be a pro? Brainless

[@akselbattal]

Great man !!!

[@Phisho]

This made my day ♥️🔥

[@wyomingsamurai]

I love your attitude man! U motivate me (I'm older than you haha)

[@jstgoalkeeping]

I like Armando, he’s a smart guy

[@bebetter4281]

Great story

[@mauricio8989]

PROGKACADEMY Reppin’

[@sauledwards1781]

great video

[@ColonialUnited]

I've been on Pactera page multiple times now. I don't see where you can just buy something

[@chapman1270]

So sick

[@ab7anmolbhatnagar]

Hey! How long you have been training before your 16 trial for becoming a pro?

[@rite7493]

Why are Compression shorts good? Why do you use it alot?

[@Puckettt]

Check 21:39

[@Bray121398]

I love y’all 😢😢😢😢❤️❤️

[@lukasboennelykke]

Matt you need to analyze! 21:39

[@messwitt]

Where does he live?

[@zacyork5171]

I am a goalkeeper coach and I got some good tips from Progk academy! It’s awesome content

[@danieldelacruz7305]

It use to be San Antonio scorpions when I played there. And to be honest I doubt that definition of the pro there’s guys better than some pros and not getting paid to do it for living.

[@pwayhtoo891]

Good

[@fosterbaratta1656]

How is diogo doing now?

[@firstzkingz5372]

What college division did u play with him???

[@ibeata31withabelt]

i've played against SAFC youth team. they are good but we beat them 3-0

[@rbrecordzz1576]

Really good feet for a gk

[@dynfitness7030]

The USA is known for having world class keepers like England and Australia

[@itsjustjxee]

Thought it was 7mlc

[@liyozki1]

I am also a semi pro in canada

[@josecuervo4661]

At 9:03 that was dope af