Should You Have a Back Up Plan?

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Timestamps:
0:00-0:38 - Intro
0:38-1:19 - Breakfast and Training Prep
1:19-3:32 - Player Re-Introductions
3:32-8:24 - 3v1 Rondos
8:24-10:03 - 2v2’s
10:03-14:42 - 1v1’s
14:42-15:30 - Two Touch
15:30-16:47 - Training Recap and Zoom with Battery
16:47-21:31 - Q+A: Should You Have a Back-Up Plan?
21:31-23:12 - Upper Body and Plyometric Workout
23:12-24:40 - Dinner and Presents with Fam
24:40-25:07 - Outro
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About Me
Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 29
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player
Current Team: Charleston Battery
Current League: USL Championship (USA 2nd Tier)
Last Team: FC Tulsa
Previous Teams: Tulsa Roughnecks, Waterside Karori FC, Saint Louis FC, Orange County Blues, SG Kinzenbach
Position: RB/LB/RM
College: UC Davis (D1)

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

The fun part about D1 soccer is that you continue to play at a high level while studying courses to get a degree. It is the perfect balance🔥⚽️👊

[@b3an3er]

What are your plans after college if you don’t find a pro club?

[@b3an3er]

Football wise

[@matthias_ajc]

I heard D1 isn’t that high of a level compared to semi pro in England for example. How true is this from ur experience. I have D1 opportunities but have heard it isn’t worth it

[@tatran7]

@@matthias_ajc d1 is a high level however it varies greatly depending on what conference you’re playing in. If you’re in the acc or big10 you’re playing against national team players and usl/USL1 players. If you’re playing in lower divisions you still have a bunch of ballers but it’s not as consistent as at those higher conferences. However all teams play across conferences so you potentially can play against anybody

[@matthias_ajc]

@@tatran7 thanks

[@zenius5208]

Q&A: How old were you, when you got your first agent, how did you find him? Do you really need him to go pro??

[@alancantu2557]

I’ve always wondered this. Good question

[@juhoskills]

Good question

[@eliantorres9741]

Good question, ⚽️ today is 50% hard work and the remaining 50% having a good agent and have good luck 🤷‍♂️

[@aadilzn]

So happy to see Rubio back in videos))) Matt, make some short interviews with Rubio about his career so far and maybe offers he got from European teams. Just a short few questions after the training session, or maybe during training.

[@aliabdulhadi6876]

Great idea

[@hide8653]

Can I just say thank you cause these questions are some that I’ve always had and it’s nice to have someone experienced answer them

[@princekitoko5342]

Always a good day when you upload Matt. Quality video as per usual, genuine a joy to watch.

[@academyofrefereeing2447]

Q and A: What percentage of your former teammates at any level of team have remained involved in soccer in some way? What percentage of these former teammates left the sport and have nothing more to do with it?

[@adrche7]

that was a phenomenal response matt, thank you for your videos

[@jozefstrapec7880]

Q&A: How did you start your "recording years", and how did your family, friends and teammates reacted?

[@buggin2061]

Im 16 years old, i’ve been watching ur vids for a while now and they’ve helped my alot. I appreciate all the advice you put out on yt for other people to watch. Keep up the good work matt.

[@kiqueperales]

Q&A: Do you have any intentions of becoming a coach when you retire? Do you want to keep being involved in the game and how so?

[@Hirsh28281c._]

he said he wants to have a football facility

[@noahpittmansoccerhighlights]

I went back to one of your old videos and I can see how much you have improved

[@mihajlo7219]

Q&A: How important is physical strength in football and do you recommend young players to work on building strength in the gym or bodyweight whatever especially in young ages and can you compare that with professional football

[@shantiescovedo4361]

An under appreciated benefit of resistance training is that it encourages proper movement patterns if done correctly. I would also work on explosive movements rather than pure strength.

[@matthias_ajc]

resistance training and body weight is my recommendation

[@goldennuggets123]

Best way for young players to get 'stronger' isn't through strength training. Work on your balance on both legs, this will build muscle while making you more stable. Messi isn't a bodybuilder but can hold off challenges because of the way he can balance himself properly while on the move to hold off and react to barges

[@shantiescovedo4361]

@@goldennuggets123 Great point on balance. Youth athletes look athletic when they have good balance. Most strength training programs focus on the limbs and upper torso while balance comes from core and fine motor control in the feet.

[@mihajlo7219]

Guys i just want to know his opinion because hes pro player who spent a lot of time in the gym. And Im not talking only about bodybuilding like you mentioned but also im talking about every type of strenght trainings at all

[@coltenwerlinger8616]

loved this session because although it wasnt the best weather u guys made it work and still had a whole lot of fun with it

[@michellefrench2124]

Love seeing your home workouts!

[@raymondlangford4170]

Got to meet you yesterday. Was one of the best feelings ever. Keep killing it man been watching you for years

[@atobs7999]

Absolutely lovely vid, loved d determination to train. Continuous q&a As a RB what attributes do u think makes a winger hard to guard

[@dansugardude2655]

You’ve talked about this idea of a “Become Elite facility” multiple times throughout your videos. What ideas do you have for what this facility will actually look like? What features will it have, what will be the target market, where will it be located?

[@dalubuhlembuyisa584]

Thanks for the advice Matt.

[@rodrigueskevin4620]

Great going bruhh!!! Just a suggestion post more vlogs of match day and all pls!! ❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙

[@gwill1153]

Q&A: What do you think is the most overlooked aspect of fitness that you believe is crucial in pursuing a professional career?

[@CoachOlali]

This is a great question. I personally think that at most levels, the most overlooked aspect of fitness is mile runs or long distance running. I used to make this same mistake. I used to think it was all about short sprints that simulate the majority of movements in a game. But it wasn't until my thirties that I started to incorporate mile running in my fitness sessions AFTER i did the short sprinting. This helped me to boost my endurance when I was tired and I would last longer than players even younger than me late in the game, especially in overtime

[@ryanmendenhall150]

Q&A: Hey Matt, could you please consider making a video on balancing several sports (f.ex soccer and track) in high school? Thanks and keep up the good work

[@avimahes4976]

Been subbed since u had 50k back in the day shee u grown like crazy

[@raedmakhmalji7953]

QandA: what do you think of Football entagled and his mindset of the gym being Bad for your body? Love your content btw

[@ballerfc066]

good luck with your new team

[@wilflafontainejackson3071]

Hey Matt, for the Q&A: When you started Become Elite did any of your teammates make fun of you for it or take the piss a bit, or did you initially only film individual sessions and workouts? Is that something that worried you initially, and do teammates still joke about it now? Keep up the great work!

[@herdthatandrew6255]

That's awesome that Rubin came back!

[@BellamieP]

Q/A: Do u think you could do more videos on the process from playing college/D1 into becoming a pro either nationally or internationally (Europe Asia etc). Just wanna know what the path way out of college is. Thanks your literally my hero

[@devonta3839]

this is my favorite group tbh.. a lot of tekk here

[@mtr6251]

Question for Q&A ; Do you think your KZbin channel has put off potential suitors in past, present or could in the future? Keep up the good work Matt 👏

[@dzonsdzons7105]

love you man!!

[@leeviswearengen2874]

QnA(less of a QnA): could you tell us a couple of books you’ve read before and thought were great whether for footballers(physical or mental) books, business, whatever?

[@JacobMeza-pro-footballer]

↑↑

[@CoachOlali]

"Winning" by Tim Grover. Period

[@JacobMeza-pro-footballer]

@@CoachOlali That is indeed a good one

[@enviousjoe6957]

QnA: do you read all of the comments and pick an interesting questions or do you pick the one the gets most liked? (since it has tendency to pop up easier) Because some of the most liked questions are kinda dumb and other good questions get overlooked

[@Marco-zc1vb]

Hi,Matt,that’s a great video,I’m a student,but meanwhile I wanna improve my football’s standard,I will do some Work out in the gym or in my own room,but when I do this ,I don’t know how many kind of work out should I do,for example I will exercise my corn and legs in one day,next day I will exercise my back and shoulder,but this stuffs of my work out are separated,I just see your videos,your training sessions are comprehensive,so should we also train all muscles in one training session or just depend on the Strength of different areas muscles you train?

[@maxoetvelden]

Great advice on the back up plan question

[@connorprescott986]

Loving the videos over here in England 👍

[@mauriziofragliasso5858]

Q&A : Hi Matt, i'm a fan from Italy. I started play football in the youth squad of my hometown team (Piacenza Calcio) that was in the 2nd level of Italian professional football system. Now i'm 28 and i play in an amateur team (i had some bad ankle injury, one surgery in 2016, and the second surgery cooming in September). How is important for a pro player have some "amateur features/characteristics" for exaple play for fun, enjoy the dressing room atmosphere and your teammate, don't be obsessed with the result etc...and how is important for an amateur player have some "pro feature/characteristic" like train hard, eat and sleep good, do some extra wourkout in the gym or individually on the field etc ??? Thanks if you read me, good luck for your new opportunity in the new team and i hope one day you will come to playe here in Italy!!!!! 🍕🍝

[@sebramirezzz]

Love your vids big bro🔥 Q&A: im trying to start a KZbin channel exactly like yours… do you have any advice for anyone trying to start a yt channel for soccer… and also, when did you start and how did you feel when you started out? Take care and much love!🔥

[@zachtlame]

Q&A: Hey Matt, as someone who’s not where they want to be in terms of trying to get to the next level, whether it be pro, semi pro or college, how frequent can someone take time away from football in order to enjoy other things in life(food,travel, etc.) or should training be the only thing to do?

[@CoachOlali]

It's your life. Don't let us tell you how you should live it

[@adamdunne2399]

Q&A: How do you keep spirits high during injury as you have no clue how long it will last or if it will ruin your career so that can really mess up your mental health. Any tips to keep positive, massive fan keep it up 👍🏽

[@luisgarcia373]

First, don't be in your head. Injuries are going to happen. I am amateur player and suffer a partial mcl tear but it is what it is. When it happened the first thing I did was to get an MRI to see the extent of the injury. I didn't think the worst. I had a wait and see attitude. Once I found out how bad it was there was nothing I could do but wait till it is better. After 2 months, I am back to touching the ball and doing strengthening exercises. Always have a wait and see attitude. Being in your head all the time will make you miserable.

[@adamdunne2399]

@@luisgarcia373 thank you so much m8

[@Tarikconteh]

I had this same convo the other day and totally agree with having a plan B as pro football is a short career. Also having a plan B in regards to re aligning your goals. E.g I had a goal of playing pro in the last couple years and it hasn’t gone to plan but instead of giving up on that, I’ve told myself I will try and reach the highest level of football that I can and enjoy my football, whether that is high semi pro or low div pro.That being said… a Become Elite training facility would be madddddd 🔥

[@princekitoko5342]

Nothing but facts my bro, just trying to play highest level we can and seeing how it goes. Just enjoying the footballing journey.

[@Tarikconteh]

PK Football For real bro! Too many people fall out the love of the game because they don’t enjoy the journey.

[@foryoutube4191]

What’s up coach, I’ve got a question about all the workouts you do , are they all football specific because I’m 14 years old trying to extend the gap between me and my peers and I want to make sure that I’m training like a professional footballer, not a bodybuilder, I would extremely appreciate a reply. Glad you enjoyed your new year.

[@ko_blurz8737]

Q&A: Have you ever had a point in your career where your confidence was really low and you were not a regular starter and you were not performing well on the pitch? If you did how did you build your confidence back up?

[@justthatbreadfarmer]

Change your mentality, all i have to say

[@CoachOlali]

In my opinion, I think it's just changing your perspective on things. Some people get benched and think "i'm just not at this level" or "the coach doesn't like me" or "i deserve more opportunity". Others look at this same situation and think "I know with additional work, commitment, extra training, and coachability, I can start over anybody". I think it's realizing that with time, commitment, and a dedication to improve, that you can always get better and get a spot. I think you have to really internalize this and understand this on a deep level

[@3faithWarriors]

You should do a Q&A with all them

[@br_hamansh]

Regular Q and A:- What you (professional soccer players do) when you fall sick or had. Fevers how you manage your diets ,your exercises and most importantly your football practice...it sucks 😞

[@Christian-ys1di]

Q&A: How much should football players focus while training in the gym to build strength and muscle, or is it bad to for example do lifting in the gym as a footballer? And how is it for a footballer whos got physical as a weakness, as it is in my case?

[@CoachOlali]

Great question. You may want to speak with a trainer who has worked with footballers (soccer players). Weights can be good if done in the correct manner. And depedning on the type of game you play or want to play lifting more weight can be good or it can be worse. Some players lift weights and some players add resistance bands also

[@paulguevara6321]

Yo Matt you’ve gotta bring back those academy kids that you had on the channel before! They were sick!

[@JoseSFerreira98]

My days you weren't joking about the snow the other day, mad to actually see it now haha.

[@JahanMakwana]

For Q and A: what to choose physique or technical ability

[@CoachOlali]

Technical ability all day

[@Anthony-yp3ug]

Q&A: Are you currently supplementing with creatine?

[@ethanprescott8801]

Q&A: Obviously SAQ (speed, agility, quickness) work is important for all footballers regardless of position but do you feel certain players depending on position should spend more time on SAQ work and less with weights? If so, how do you think these players should balance SAQ and lifting?

[@CoachOlali]

Great question. I think it probably depends more on your style of play or the style you want to play. Example: players like Neymar and Di Maria are so skillful and quick that weights are not as critical. A player that holds the ball as a center forward may need more strength. if you are a wing back, bulkiness will probably be less useful, as endurance is more important. if you are a center mid or holding mid, bulking may help but it also depends on your style. Players like xavi and iniesta with the style they played did not need to rely on too many weights.

[@mingma10]

Can you make a video on proper running technique for footballers

[@MrCr1spy1]

My back up plan is working in football. I'm teaching English while doing my master's and getting my coaching badges while also volunteering for a club.

[@collegesoccerguy]

That is fantastic!

[@Nick-tp1jr]

i missed this group so much

[@MoHaMeDYaSiR12]

Climax is the best part,Matt 👻

[@filiplazovic3211]

You forgot to put how many reps you are doing in that workout,but it was an amazing video!

[@JM-zg2lg]

I could watch Rondos all day!

[@JahanMakwana]

For Q and A: what's more important positioning sense or technical ability

[@CoachOlali]

Great question. Incredible question. If I wanted to become a professional soccer and that was my main goal, I would choose positional sense all day. I mean at the professioal level how many players have great technical ability? a very small number. Most pros have technical ability that is good not great. Positional sense, understanding of the game, and decision making is something that all players have at the highest level

[@benyoung7127]

Can’t be the only person that finds it incredibly therapeutic watching Rubio beat someone 1V1…Rubio’s close control and the ability to manipulate the ball is ridiculous.

[@ItsPizza1]

Q&A what are your thoughts on fascia training for footballers

[@meditationistherealgod8778]

Q and A: How do you train when you are not an academy player at a young age?

[@davidbjelvehammar2391]

Can you show the “good defending” parts in one v one and twos because i learn much from just looking at this!

[@andrijababik6454]

We need to get Matt to react to football entangled because I am so confused about what to do

[@filiplaski4959]

Let's go Rubio Rubin!!!!!

[@daconvertiblebaby69]

QnA: this is an old question that I asked and I want to add on, which is better? To train not game specific drills (ball mastery etc) or group training but with players that are lower level than me? I want to ask this again because of Rubio who trains with you guys, and no disrespect but is it better to play in an environment where it won't challenge you that much because you are better than most of the players or is it better to just train on your own?

[@CoachOlali]

That's a very good question. I think it's always good to play with others but also train on your own extra if you can. playing with others can teach you a little bit about your sense of positiong and movement off the ball. if you can get the ball often even playing with lowere level players then your off the ball movement is really good. because this means that people with better skills will find you very easily

[@isaacscheersoccer734]

Q&A: how do you overcome a slump/rough patch as a footballer?

[@CoachOlali]

It's tough, even at the highest level. Unfortunately you just have to fight through it. But it's easier said than done. If it was possible to go inside a game and forget everything that happened and only think about the game in front of you, that would be the best solution. Because when you think you're in a slump, you start performing in a way that supports your thoughts and then you start justifying your poor play because you think you are in a slump

[@isaacscheersoccer734]

@@CoachOlali Preciate it Brodie

[@CoachOlali]

@@isaacscheersoccer734 Yes sir

[@dansugardude2655]

When do you plan to start your podcasts again?

[@alvefalk6902]

Q&A: Do you belive that games such as 2v2, 1v1 and rondos are more important than more match realistic sequences? We usually get 3-5 guys out to train and do you think that we should do more drills when for example the wing back plays to the midfeilder, who plays a longer ball to the winger and finish the drill with a cross and finish? Right now we do more small sided but should we start implementing more game realistic stuff to?

[@Fitnessisforyou]

Such a great question am about to come all over the screen

[@wilgotsixmar9836]

@@Fitnessisforyou ???

[@danielshulgan831]

Just do both

[@daviddiaz9551]

Q&A: If you were dropped into a different country with no connections, what steps would you take in order to become a professional footballer. I know people including me that want to play in different countries but don't know where to start.

[@CoachOlali]

This is a tough one. There is really no better way than to perform well. When agents or scouts are looking, it's about which players will give them the best chance to win. Performance beats all

[@brendanfry4904]

i’m just waiting for his new vid

[@valentinibarra-luna5493]

rubio reminds me of me when i went to soccer practice in kansas with shorts on. me as the typical californian, didnt know shit about snow hahah!!!!

[@ballersite]

Q&A: Is it true that if you're not excelling in your highest local league (Pro local league), you should have focused on building your reputation locally instead of focusing on playing abroad i.e. European league in a lower level set up (high amateur/semi-pro). Because I experienced it myself that playing abroad is not as simple as it looks or sounds to be.

[@andrzejgrund211]

for the Q&A: If you ever run out of eggs mashrooms and greek yogurt do you just skip breakfast ?

[@erikmorales17]

aye Rubios back

[@goat1296]

hey matt i need help. usually i have good close control with the ball and was performing well but a few days back while im dribbling i cant feel the ball on my feet while dribbling like it feels too light even with full air

[@kratos6016]

BACKUP PLAN:- IF WE HAVE SET UP TWO ALARMS FOR THE MORNING ONE IS 5:00 OTHER IS 5:10 TRY AS HARD AS YOU CAN TO GET UP ON FIRST ALARM BUT YOU HAVE IN UR MIND THAT THEIR IS ANOTHER ALARM OF 5:10 so you say lets sleep 10 mints more.. I hope it helps u to understand.

[@Kaayb_96]

Q&A how old is ”too old” go sign your first pro contract

[@CoachOlali]

what you determine is too old

[@ernestdeneve7452]

Q&A: if a college coach don't answer to an email, should I try again by sending him a new email or should I just let go?

[@collegesoccerguy]

I made a video regarding this question. Take a visit to my page! Thanks

[@bigcountry7377]

Q&A this is a weird one: Just wondering what gloves people wear when playing soccer and I haven’t found the perfect balance of warmth and thickness. I’ve had ones that fit nice with good grip buy my finger are cold, I’ve had ones that are warm but to bulky and uncomfortable. PLS GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS

[@zadbdr]

once you retired do you think you will be more of a 1on1/small groups coach or proper academy/club coach having 24 player squad working tactics and stuff and WHY? please speak about it in a passion perspective and financial perspective

[@desmondramey557]

Q&A: I am an player currently in the service and want to have a career playing then coach after my time in what would be the best way in to the game at my age. Should I try for NPSL or UPSL ? Are my college years maybe at an NAIA school done ? Or should I go abroad and play in countries where ages aren’t a factor like Italy where before the service I had some success their before?

[@CoachOlali]

With some things only you can make the decision. it's your life and you know your situation better than anyone of us

[@HectorGonzalez-jb6dd]

Q&A: do you believe that repeating the same drill for weeks is better than Changing drill every training session? (Ex doing one specific dribbling drill for a month until you master that drill)

[@CoachOlali]

I would say do a drill until you master it and it becomes too easy and then change

[@davidkatic3867]

Q&A - How is partying and going out with the boys when tomorrow you have an off day being looked at in a pro world. Have you ever did that. If did what happened next?

[@CoachOlali]

tons of pros do that, even at the highest level. I think it's more a thing of balance and not doing it too often

[@anthonylegendre7604]

Lol y’all lucky I’m not there to give you guys some smoke 😅😅🤣

[@JacobKorlacki]

Anyone know how many reps to do of each exercise?

[@AlexWTGC]

Is it possible to play in the USL2, UPSL or NPSL with no college experience. I’m 26 and play in a few leagues with former semi pro, college and high school players. I was wondering if it’s realistic to be able to play on any of these at my age. My conditioning is great and I feel that my technical ability has matched a collegiate/lower tier semi pro level. Thanks to anyone who responds 🙏🏼.

[@CoachOlali]

With UPSL and NPSL teams you simply go to their open tryouts. Most teams don't care about your age if you can play

[@ar13lsun1v3rse]

Matt, what song was that on the outro??

[@e1330]

Q&A:What is the best tip for a 12 year old that play with pepole 1-2 year older then you.

[@jonasloden2500]

I would say first of all don’t be afraid of them. If your Coach let’s you play against them then he believes that you are good enough. Other then that I would advise you to play as fast as possible especially if they are taller and stronger than you. Also try to include some strengthening exercises.

[@jackjenkins3939]

what cleats is rubio wearing?

[@georgeaquinogonzalez7435]

Rubio is quality

[@aidengray8246]

I was wondering when we would see Rubio back again

[@MbisonBalrog]

Are you visiting fam in Oregon?

[@mountaingamer98]

Can you list all the drugs you've tried in your life? Do you allow yourself to use any when training?

[@Footballfun777]

please help me! I am a boy from Albania, I am 15 years old. What should be my first step? (I am not in an academy)

[@footballisbeautiful.4870]

Join an academy.( Its quiet important if not academy at least grab a group of friends to play football.

[@jacobigarrett]

How Does Matt still have them same cleats

[@Demxn_editz]

Bro why you don't play premiere league and more

[@demetrius9756]

If you are 27 and have been playing amateur football, never really come close to playing at a high level (semipro/pro) is it too late then to try and get to that level ?

[@CoachOlali]

You have to work and play an insane amount of time to catch up. And you have to study the game like a mad man. I would never tell anyone it's too late

[@markusrudi-enger5692]

Do you think training calisthenics is good for football players?

[@CoachOlali]

I think it can be good because it builds strength without you losing flexibility

[@benjamintongtong6576]

My weight is 56 kg and I'm 5'10 at 15 years old should I start going to the gym and use weights???

[@CoachOlali]

It depends what your goals are as a player and the style you want to play

[@saadlazaar9760]

Matt have to improve his defencive game

[@-edvins.388]

Q&A: What is the biggest eye-opener you have had in your life?