How I Went From D1 REJECT to CAPTAIN!

[@stevebarrett3363]

Great story. I speak from experience as I came to the US on a soccer scholarship in January 1984. I had a spring to prove myself. I fortunately was good enough and as I was a couple years older (24), I was made captain. I just recently retired from 31 years of college coaching. Can’t believe a coach would cut you after 3 scrimmage games and not let you practice. Unfortunately, it is part of the landscape and lads coming from England need to be more educated in the process and get to know what they are getting into. You can only appreciate the mountain tops when you have experienced the valleys.

[@lotgriff]

Congratulations on the coaching career! I agree with the lack of information about college soccer. Educating the next generation is the new goal for this channel.

[@stevebarrett3363]

@@lotgriff That is great to hear. I have done a bit of consulting myself recently. It can be an utter minefield out there if you are not careful, particularly with the smaller schools and their mass recruiting to help admissions.

[@youssefbenrabia6999]

Love the channel those D2 days I still watch those videos to this day real inspiration keep up the good work

[@lotgriff]

Thanks for the continued support mate, great that those videos resonate not just with lads on the team but also with people all over the world!

[@aarondowsett1006]

Quality lad, did well sticking at it and proving yourself as a top player!

[@lotgriff]

Couldn’t have done it without you azdog ❤️

[@yannicklamers8018]

Diamond dogs on me diamond dogs on three

[@jonas.zehnder]

Very happy for you Griff. Such a great inspiring story. Respect for never giving up and always giving everything. Excited to find out how your Journey continues.

[@lotgriff]

Jonas, thanks for the constant support! You and the other LOTG members have made this worth it!

[@romeriochaves7819]

Going to US this fall and inspired by your story mate. Congrats on your journey!

[@lotgriff]

Glad it’s helped out. Enjoy it mate, it’ll change your life!

[@tonepalma]

Great story and thanks for sharing it, so other guys know that they are not the only ones who are/have been through the tuff times of a Student Athlete.

[@jordanpresley8197]

Loved the look back & honesty of how your career went. You’ve inspired a generation and given them so much insight along the way. Excited to see what’s next! Absolute legend 🫡

[@lotgriff]

A lovely comment from a lovely man! It's allowed me to meet people like you and for that I'm very grateful.

[@jorgenpettersen97]

Great story, college soccer has its ups and downs for sure. Good luck with what's next, excited to follow along here on the channel

[@lotgriff]

Certainly does! Thanks for your support

[@wc2906]

Great story & journey, you should be very proud of your achievements & mental strength. Your vids have helped me support my son on his US college soccer journey as an international Freshman starting Fall 2023 - thank you. I wish you much success in the next chapter & look forward to following. Greetings from🇨🇭!

[@lotgriff]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad that these videos help aspiring athletes all over the world 🌍

[@kristit-h50]

Thank you for sharing your story!!!! Looking forward for the next chapter! You've helped me "coach" my high schooler through some mental challenges!

[@lotgriff]

Glad that this channel can provide some help to aspiring players!

[@emirmustajbegovic2261]

Griff, I visited MoBap for soccer some time ago and you were one of the first people I met on the team. Even though I ended up committing to another school, I wanted to let you know that you made a huge impact on me. You were always positive, outspoken and a great captain on the field. Congratulations on a successful college career!

[@lotgriff]

Thanks for the kinds words mate, glad to have helped a little in the session! Where did you end up committing to?

[@emirmustajbegovic2261]

@@lotgriff I committed to UMSL

[@_Coach.Eddy_]

Way to keep your head down, putting in the work & not giving up on the dream... & Congrats on graduating...!!!

[@lotgriff]

Thank you!

[@GuilhermeBlumer]

Hey Jack, that’s an amazing video. I already told you before on how much I got respect for you and your journey. Me and you have a lot of things in common such as being rejected by Missouri State Soccer Team, and finding motivation to keep going forward and find somewhere else to play college soccer. Has been a while since we met each other at that football tailgate in MSU, but I just wanna say to you that I wish you all the best on your life, continuing or not your soccer career, I wish you can keep moving forward towards your goals in your life. Do it, for the lovely game ⚽️😊

[@lotgriff]

Hello mate, thanks for the kind words! Hope you’re well and I wish you the same luck 🍀❤️

[@SSUSA]

He’s Back! What a journey it’s been. Should be proud of yourself, Griff, I know we are! 🙏❤️

[@lotgriff]

One door closes…

[@BoostFutbol]

Respect the honesty and vulnerability. What a run dude! Now that you're done....more collabs? 👀

[@alexwhittaker5657]

What a journey ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@lotgriff]

Thanks for being part of it!

[@georgepbrown16]

great story, what a legend

[@lotgriff]

Appreciate it mate! ❤️

[@jasonfrerichs6583]

I’ve enjoyed following your journey. I played for Wartburg College in the 1990s so I’ve played against many of the same schools you have. What’s next for you?

[@davidjones7493]

The Bears have more foreign players than any other D-I school

[@AverageYTEnjoyer11]

Absolute baller!

[@lotgriff]

Thanks mate ❤️

[@hudsoncox17]

Your amazing! How long will you stay here in Missouri

[@lotgriff]

Who knows!

[@JJSAX_]

My mans pushing 30 playing college football, fairs

[@lotgriff]

😂😂

[@loutboyxoxo]

My left ear really enjoyed this vid😭

[@lotgriff]

😂 very good

[@JoaoMatheusCosta2004]

Great video bro. How old are you now? I seen an comment saying you are nearly 30

[@lotgriff]

I'm 25, so a little off but I get the jist haha

[@morganbridge6734]

Hi mate love the video, what is next for you?

[@tayaitken276]

Big up east grinstead wasps

[@lotgriff]

The mighty wasps!

[@Theproject140]

Did you play for someone called rustington otters??

[@lotgriff]

Yes! There is even a picture of me in this video after playing in a summer tournament for them.

[@Ardns]

#LOTGSquad 🤲🏽

[@lotgriff]

LOTG LEGENDS! ❤️

[@zacharyoliver3179]

Open tryouts for MLS Next pro CFC January 20 2024

[@benjaminwilliams8201]

Captain Fantastic! 🐐🫡

[@lotgriff]

Legend!

[@anthonycoppotelli2490]

Buzzcut griff hits dif 🥸

[@lotgriff]

You ain't got it like that ;)