Should You Enjoy Deliberate Training? - Offseason Ep. 5

[@frankdinho6987]

The intro never gets old

[@dlsduck5844]

Yh

[@lucashanchar5744]

Faxxx

[@vlada]

Agree. Short buildup, to the point, recognizable. Don't see anything in the description about the intro music... Usually it means a song from one of those royalty free sites (lots of great stuff) Anyone know it's origin?

[@ahmedinho.y]

The best intro ever

[@Liber.l]

I remember when he talked about how he made the X switch hahah

[@IamtWIN12]

If you love football. Youll love every moment with it. I hate seeing “should you enjoy” training or practice. As a kid i wasnt blessed with the opportunitys to play football for club teams and advance. i enjoy every moment with the game, because with the game, it gives you life. One day we will be old and we wont be able to play the beautiful game anymore, but only admire what we used to be.

[@michaelmccarthy9899]

Yea I agree

[@FahadHussaini]

if you enjoy every moment, you’re probably not that good, football is full of ups and downs and fitness training is definitely not fun, especially individual fitness sessions, when you have to find ur own internal motivation to push yourself

[@michaelmccarthy9899]

@@FahadHussaini i enjoy having to work hard. That is just me, it isn’t always fun but I think if you don’t enjoy getting better and working hard then it isn’t for you.

[@FahadHussaini]

@@michaelmccarthy9899 then you’re not working hard enough

[@michaelmccarthy9899]

@@FahadHussaini or you are being stubborn and don’t realize that it can be different from person to person

[@ahujasajal]

One thing I love about Matt, that most youtubers won't do, is that every drill that he does has already been explained to us that why he does it, how it benefits him and why we should it. Absolute legend🙌🏻

[@TobyRaison]

Opening Drone Shots and Cinematics though 🤩

[@lolitsjair]

Q&A: Do you have any advice on how to deal with toxic teammates? -Without leaving the team that you’re on?

[@NasirAhmed-jr9mu]

Same problem here, they are so annoying lol

[@nordenlashangderpalama8876]

Yh same I’m playing for a team run now some of my teammates aren’t the nicest players to play with just brings the whole team down ngl

[@shantiescovedo3737]

This is one of the best questions I have seen. I wonder if Matt will feel comfortable calling out former teammates in order to reply. I also wonder how much of the problem is actually caused by the coach. Even if the coach is positive, does that same coach allow for toxicity?

[@meekalhassan3247]

@@Messi-bf2oz Damn bro, kill? perhaps you hold too much resentment or anger towards something in life that you would wish death to someone. Look with in before blaming others.

[@malcolmadam2194]

Holy shit good question

[@PedroRamos-gw1pw]

Beautiful field, early in the morning, and cold weather. Can't get any better than that

[@itsshreeyukta6664]

Q&A: How does the transfer process look like in college soccer?

[@michaelgarcia6235]

Q&A Do you trash talk while play? Try to get into your opponents head.

[@christianwashburn5632]

Matt...amazing. There’s a reason he’s a pro. It’s the little things. The proper warm up. The sound of the turf from the crisp one touch pass . The cool down. The nutrition. It’s discipline

[@tm1708]

Hats off to Vince for wearing a mask during the entire session

[@LilSoccerPros]

Athlete’s express is typing.......

[@KaullyHD]

his face must have been burning lol. i guess it is cold in portland.

[@josepht3326]

WE LOVE YOU SHELDONN

[@Chris-hq4qs]

Q&A: How should you plan out your individual training sessions? Also, what should be in your training sessions? When should you practice ball maestry, shooting, dribbling, passing, etc. Should you add all aspects in your training? I really want to work smart and hard at the same time. Hopefully you get to this soon! Love your videos Matt.

[@nilesdunham8144]

How was the transition from a striker in high school to a left back now? Did you like that change?

[@LilSoccerPros]

Yea he’s professional

[@nateskillz8037]

@@LilSoccerPros why do I always see u on brandao and Matt’s comment section

[@LilSoccerPros]

@@nateskillz8037 lol because I’m bored

[@LilSoccerPros]

In school

[@frankdinho6987]

Q and A: What skills should you learn in your early years and what other skills should you learn later on like at 18,19,20 etc.

[@shaziatariq7082]

Q&A: What did u have to give up in order to play professionally? What sacrifices did u have to make and were those sacrifices worth it? Thanks

[@peterkjeldsen1944]

Q&A: Matt, I’m not trying to say you should or shouldn’t do mental training, but I am just wondering why you don’t really do it (at least that is the way it comes off in your videos)? Things like affirmations, breathing exercises, actively working on your attitude, being in the now or even using a mental training program or app. There are so many possibilities of people offering mental training and I just don’t see why you wouldn’t be doing this. You absolutely CAN improve your game from doing mental exercises. I agree that you can’t really prepare for injuries, living alone, surgeries, developing discipline etc. You just have to DO those things. BUT you can use affirmations, breathing exercises, and follow these great programs out there to improve your game massively. Almost all the teams in the big leagues around the world have mental trainers because they know how much they help. Having that mental edge could just be the decider between a good player and a fantastic player. Now, this is only MY opinion but, I honestly think that lack mental training is what’s holding you back from MLS. Just my thoughts.

[@jackjamison2342]

Peter Kjeldsen Matt's strong mentality is one of his bigggest strengths, so I think it would take away from his time to work even more on that. He should continue to work on his technical ability and creativity with the ball, areas that he needs to improve to have a standout season in the USL. I personally think that Matt's mentality is what will get him to the MLS, not hold him back.

[@ShortsCreatorGuy]

I think it’s too late. I’ve been watching Matt for a while, and he’s made great strides of improvement, BUT he’s 28. There are people just as good as him who are 6-8 years younger, and those younger guys have more time to improve. Consistent starter on a good USL team is definitely something to be proud of.

[@peterkjeldsen1944]

@@ShortsCreatorGuy yeah definitely USL is something to be proud of, but I am just saying that this type of mental training could improve him just that extra bit to help him push to higher levels

[@santigarbarino5940]

Q&A: What do you think of meditation? Like how often do you use visualization techniques in before your games? Will John had some interesting takes and I would like to hear yours.

[@tylerrodriguez669]

Q&A What do you recommend for a person who is trying to gain muscle without access to a gym or weights?

[@martinchladek1780]

I wast just watching your "Day in a life" videos from Germany and to see the difference in video quality is actually incredible. Keep it up man 👌👍💪

[@shashwatkothari2750]

The other guys accuracy in the turn and pass drill is pretty good 👍

[@lifestudent3330]

My season ended 2 weeks ago, we got to semi state, but now I’m back to the grind and started training again this week

[@liamelliott5939]

I screen recorded when you said the difference between fun and deliberate training because I meet so many people that don't know the difference but they need to hear it.

[@nick_motivation]

It’s funny to se how he stared on GoPro and now we have full montages with cool music I love it 😄

[@Hisbarabic]

That answer at the end, wow. You’ve gotten so much better over the years, nice to grind and watch yours as well. Love it

[@garyesquivel2273]

Matt what’s up man quick question hopefully it gets on the next video. How do you manage friends, relationships/ marriage all while training at the highest level you can be?

[@mikiahjones]

Great question

[@footballfreak6416]

Bump

[@nordenlashangderpalama8876]

please carry on making analysis videos, I love them. Also could you please make a video on when to over lap and when not to. Thanx.

[@ruhanmotiwale2]

Hey man, Big fan here Just an advice, Whenever you do a video saying " should you enjoy deliberate training" or any other QnA, just do the taking. I sometimes feel bored skipping 10-13 minutes on every video just to get to the part where you're gonna start talking. I feel you should segregate your training sessions and QnA s. So that the people who just want the talking part get what they want and people who want to see your training session see what they want to see.

[@jonathanodom8842]

I’ve been watching you since you were in New Zealand dealing with your groin injury and I just want to say that you helped me enjoy the hard work needed to advance my level of play. Thanks Matt and keep up the good work with the videos they are banging right now 🔥👍🏽

[@vlada]

You just reminded me of some guys I know going through groin & hip problems... Definitely going to send them those post St Louis videos.

[@grantgeorge2354]

I like this kid, he seems calm on the ball

[@honza3677]

Q & A: Matt please i have few question. how good was level of football in germany?what was the biggest difference against US? How well you were paid? and last question is how you communicated with people who did not speak English? Thank you and wish u all the best Matt❤️

[@jamesbeleezy18]

No talk straight into the training film .Love it 👍🏻

[@mauriciohernandez2507]

Great video Sheldon you got very real with the question 💯💪🏽

[@andr3wmartin]

Q&A: Is there a way to go to college, and become a pro without playing college soccer?

[@d-s4869]

Off season by far the best 🙌

[@Onecreepy_dog]

Q&A: How do you know you should stop chasing professional soccer?

[@shantiescovedo3737]

Matt did a podcast series in 2019 interviewing his teammates. This was one of the main questions.

[@ghayden3863]

Q+A: when in youth years [10,11,12,13] what type of training should you focus on compared to later in life

[@hirama.carrillo2840]

That's what my team does here in Belize. RSFC 10,000 Hours (Rising Stars FC). Great stuff, enjoy the videos and love the insight from your perspective.

[@satyamsharma3309]

Q&A : what should be a winger's week long practice be? (speed training, stamina, agility, etc) And how many days a week?

[@harshitkanyal1076]

How should we adjust our weight in football . How to gain maximum fitness for football ????

[@explicitlyarchie]

Yes please make that 10,00 hours video, also whats the name of that background music?

[@Patrick-tc7oc]

Please we want you to play in the big leagues you deserve it and you work so hard

[@Tarikconteh]

Great topic today man! I totally agree with deliberate training and saw changes in my journey when I started to train deliberately and not just go through the motions. Training with intent & purpose is key to improve imo. Also when it gets gritty and tough such a killing yourself with fitness, I always tell myself that there’s someone out there training harder than me to sign a pro and the pain will be worth it in the end 🙌🏾

[@kasperkvellis1760]

QnA: Do you calculate you calories? Why/why not? How do you know your resting metabolism?

[@we_breathe_football370]

Q and A how important are friends in football and in becoming a good player?

[@noecastellon4317]

Could you tell us some tips to hype ourselves and our teammates before and during the games....!

[@TheArsenal21]

You don't need to enjoy it but you need to do it

[@idk8413]

Thank you for the vid your a legend man.🤗🤗🤗

[@Ghost10Bxl]

Anyone else here from England jealous of how they have pitches available to use? I have to use public parks and concrete to train 😢

[@tylerrolfe8516]

3G costs a fortune to rent as well

[@Ghost10Bxl]

@@tylerrolfe8516 Exactly!! So unfair. I can understand the hire prices for matches, but we should be allowed to use the pitch to train. Where are you from? What do you use for individual training?

[@groupealgerie1703]

the pitch you used in this video and other videos, are they free?

[@simunskugor]

Q & A: how do you continuously remain motivated. More specifically, after a football related setback or maybe a setback in your personal, how does one stay motivated or focused in your opinion?

[@sammyharbin7544]

I love deliberate training its weird but I love training for an hour in 105 degree weather I love getting up earlier than everyone to train hard. I love it.

[@maxhowells9070]

Question: what do you hate most about wingers as a full back and why? This would benefit me as a winger.

[@MiroG14]

when you are confident enough , you won't stressed about these things . You just know that you can and you are able to improve every day . Stay consistent and believe in your PLAN and workout routine ! #becomeElite @becomeElite

[@xbeastone3764]

I live in Canada, and there is snow already, so, only working out for know on lol

[@sotyi1003]

any tips on recovering from a sprained ankle

[@sindrevea6064]

Q: Would you recomend young player to follow this «grind mentality», and train as much as possible, or to train less and always have more energy?

[@eoincunningham2475]

I was wondering this too recently over quarantine I’ve been working out a lot and going for a lot of runs, just training a lot more in general which I thought would help with my performance and it did in part but when I got back into matches I have felt quite tired and slow so then I decided to lower down how much training I was doing and almost instantly I felt a lot sharper and better

[@aadilnathani9604]

@@eoincunningham2475 samee

[@nicholasbertocchi9697]

Big thing is development but at the end of the day football is about performing in games and trainings are meant to enhance your performance and also develop you over the long run but games are the main thing

[@shantiescovedo3737]

Train as long as you can maintain focus. When you start losing focus, then you are actually training bad habits.

[@esechulowaldo]

He’s such a big inspiration to me 💪🏽

[@loganreed9886]

Q&A: Hey Matt how are you maintaining your diet while on the go to train during the off-season?

[@alanwayne1300]

Q&A : Hey matt, what are the things that seperates a USL PLAYER and top MLS player or any other top players of top leagues like laliga and bundesliga.

[@alanwayne1300]

@ETHAN DWAYNE DA COSTA plse send link of that video.

[@camilomurillo9115]

3:34 that was cool af

[@JLU.1]

Q&A : how did you develop relationships with people that helped you get into d1 soccer, and what did you do to get known. I’m looking to play for college but i don’t know how to get known and give myself a good chance of playing for a college.

[@matejalib]

Do not change your intro ever. Absolute motivated no joke 😂

[@ryanflores9784]

Love this series I have already learn so much thanks to you keep up the good work matt

[@tomasclayton3155]

Vince is such a good player!

[@AleABest]

Really important question: 12:00 is that Salsa El Yucateco?

[@soccer7fast623]

How long do you train individualy including time in the gym

[@gabepush]

How do you get rid of/prevent leg fatigue? And soreness

[@kelyy8467]

yo matt can you do some drills for right backs?

[@LilSoccerPros]

Watch his last vid

[@tradamson4329]

Q&A- How should I approach being on a team where most of the players are better than me?

[@superbroly98]

Q&A: Matt, I think such an underrated topic that plays into soccer or any sport is posture. I have had recent injuries to my lower back, Hip flexors, and tight shoulders due to bad posture (Anterior Pelvic Tilt) Over the past couple of months, I Have been very keen on improving my posture and have seen a difference in my strength, speed, and even technique. I think this is crucial to anyone's game, and its very under looked. What is your opinion on this?

[@Born.N.Raised818]

Damn Matt you were on fire the whole time. You were steaming.

[@ryan_conwayy]

Q.A how would you deal with a teammate who just doesn't work hard and truly is complete trash at the game without being rude or getting frustrated all the time with him

[@kothariboy1849]

Q&A:Hi Matt, What advice could you give to some younger people who are trying to become pro footballers on how to structure their training sessions?

[@galaxycode9512]

Best 20 minutes of my day :)

[@lydiaparker4778]

Q&A: Is it better for footballers to run long distance at a jogging pace or short repetitive sprints for cardio?

[@shantiescovedo3737]

Matt would say the latter, for sure. He never runs long distance. But I'd say it depends on what you enjoy and what your existing strengths and weaknesses are.

[@nicksjourney9871]

Matt during the off-season , would you consider making a NFL field goal video ? I bet a pro soccer player like you would do well maybe even brake the record for a NFL field goal .

[@vukurosevic8048]

Right now my life consists of training and waiting for Matt to release the new video...

[@elianablecher7688]

Q&A: as a young player I always get told I am doing to many workouts and training and that I am going to burn out or get injured what advice do you have?

[@shantiescovedo3737]

Ignore them and keep training as long as you enjoy it. If and when you burn out, slow down or take a break.

[@aidengray8246]

What is your advice for a youth player who has had two major injuries in the past year that kept them out for 3+ months each? How can that player get back to their top form both mentally and physically?

[@sergioresende7]

amazing video , i really like your answer in Q&A of this video

[@maya-sy8wq]

What was in that bottle that he squeezed into the smoothie?

[@leviiwiinter]

i kinda want a review of those vapor 11s and just your vapors in general, also have you thought about upgrading to vapor 13 and 14 when they release?

[@itsmenotfound7917]

or punch idk

[@vedanshkumar215]

how should we plan our deliberate training in such a way so that it is useful in a game ? there are so many drills in the internet , i dont know where to start and how to plan the routine

[@daconvertiblebaby69]

For me I don't exactly enjoy deliberate training but it is the only way I train. Idk for me not doing deliberate training is a waste of time so every individual training I do is deliberate

[@tobennauzo3933]

You’re getting good at this football thing dewdddd

[@santiagovalencia8510]

😂

[@paulguevara6321]

I’ve been having trouble staying aggressive and going into challenges. I always think I’m going to get hurt but I know that if I go in soft then I will. It’s all in my head I just don’t know how to overcome it

[@brockquillan9854]

I've been waiting on a good video about this

[@tilakmishra23]

Just a question- what song do you use in the Against All Odds Podcast intros and your intro while you were in Germany?

[@bossman6300]

Q and A: How did you get exposure as a younger athlete, in terms of trials and clubs?

[@matias8631]

just wondering but what time do you go to sleep, and what time do you wake up

[@dukopadung5694]

Q&A how can I play with my full potential..... I used to play really good ... But recently every time I get the ball I get nervous and loose it... I get anxiety a lot please help..

[@aharans.e9310]

Q/A Matt Should Players just base their game on just what they can do and their strengths instead of not trying different techniques and styles of play ? ..for example I am a right footer but I realy really work a lot on playing with my left foot ...i play as a winger and I want be able to play the same with on each both wings

[@snythedon]

Fields like this in Miami? I can only dream... Matt can you give us a set/rep count for the drills? Might incorporate some of these into my own trainings and videos. Thanks!

[@Robin-dc4tv]

Can you recommend any other channels like yours that are for strikers or attacking mids

[@ericschumacher9430]

Great Video, I am really enjoying the offseason series! I Would like to know if you consider sessions to improve your speed or vertical jump as deliberate training in the sence of the 10,000 hour rule as well, or do you think it's just about improving your tecnique?

[@luketurner815]

Tips on making it to a D1 soccer college?

[@Daniel_ACG]

I bought the elite 90 and footballer physic. In the physical the shred workout can I do multiple guides like shred I feel as there is too little exercise and not enough leg upper body workouts

[@Stevens_Highlights]

How do you overcome a long term injury while still maintaining a high morale

[@milowray8416]

can u explain how to have the same focus and mentality during trainings because i don’t play the same in training as in games i always play my best