So... What's My Situation for Next Season? | Ep. 4

[@dansugardude2655]

Congrats on having a second baby in April!

[@TrainerDeo]

Congratulations man! May God continue to bless you and the family.

[@ThePhantomCoder]

amen

[@d-s4869]

Amen , God has a good plan for u Matt. He loves u

[@chuckk.999]

Congrats and welcome to the two daughters insanity club

[@cause_im_carlos]

woooo!!! congrats on another baby! hope everything works out for you!

[@hamidbabaali10]

Firstly, CONGRATS ❤❤❤❤ on the second daughter! It’s so incredible because being a long time subscriber it feels like I’ve grown along with the channel! Secondly, I wish I had that “I’m not too worried” attitude towards off-season. Every time I go into off-season without a club, I get super stressed because of the uncertainty. I definitely need to learn to manage that. Love the content as always! ❤

[@kasperjensenzaelur6139]

pretty cool seeing scarlet growing so fast, congrats on the second hope everything is well i remember back in germany youve come far man so cool

[@KB-qg7nb]

Q & A: Since USL players salary isn’t the highest and can vary do most players have to have a second job? And what are some examples? PS: congrats on the baby!

[@lorenzogarcia5388]

Congratulations Matt!! Been watching you for a while now! Best wishes to you and your family!

[@rvrthegoat]

Great drone footage at the beginning, beautiful sunrise.

[@christianflores2250]

So happy for your new chapter!!! It seems so lovely to see you and your family grow over the years

[@prodbyzot]

Another awesome video 👏🏽. Could you post a video explaining how to maintain muscle mass and strength in the off season.

[@AN-on2ct]

Ay what ???? I Haven’t watch your vids in a long video you daughter has grown up so much I remember last time I was watching she was so little, and you having another babyy that’s crazy congrats, I have been watching since 2019 but stopped when I stopped playing soccer.

[@Ballinfocuss]

Great video Matt, and congrats on having a second baby! I got a question, where did you made your website and do you recommend making a website as a content creator?

[@pokemoni1144]

Congrats matthew🎉

[@kamrantavalla753]

matts a machine on and off the pitch. congrats!

[@ReikBarrack]

That’s a really fun training session! 🔥🔥

[@Norm-R]

The fans here got your back and would love to see you signed for next year in Detroit. Loved watching your work ethic here and you've definitely earned a spot on our roster.

[@taylordafoe98]

Do Clubs in USL 1/USLC help you guys with housing?

[@Ballinfocuss]

yeah bro

[@MrPeach1]

Congratulations on the growing family. You are a rich man!

[@ggarcia109]

Hey Matt first off congrats on your second baby!! Now my question is if you went back in time to like when you were a senior in high school or when you were barely starting your career what things would you do differently like in terms of physical and mental preparation (workouts,nutrition mindset,etc)

[@thesoccerking93]

Congrats on the baby! My first (girl) will also be born in April!

[@michaelmiller3674]

Congratulations!

[@youristjean5651]

Congrats matt

[@powelluka882]

Congratulations on another baby girl 🫶🏽

[@alexritchie7]

Fire session

[@Ballinfocuss]

facts

[@PytchPerfectEditz61]

Hi Matt, I’m a 12 year old cat 1 academy player who wants to be a standout player at my age now and when I’m older and if I go pro Do I need to be waking up and doing yoga and all that stuff, being aware of my physical attributes as well as going to the academy 5 times a week to train plus and individual session? Should I keep doing my morning routine: 1. Wake up, Make bed and drink two cups of water 2. Shower, brush teeth and wash my face 3. Change 4. Meditate 5.Mobility 6. Change for school 7.Breakfast 8. Leave for the Bus (Please answer)

[@Yohance1douglas]

love these videos!

[@clemenspfeffer6447]

Q&A: How is your financial situation in the offseason? Do you save up money? How do you keep your financial situation safe while being without a contract?

[@jojhhu]

hey man, what supplements do you take and should 16yrs old footballers take supplements pls answer

[@albertmavrinac4073]

Matt, I don't know if you've done a full video of this, but your process of editing and/or your whole video/tech supply that you use for shooting and editing? I'm not one into editing/computer programming myself so it'd be cool if you did like a breakdown video of how you do yours.

[@ibelrafie]

Was gonna ask about how you deal with that constant uncertainty every season, but you seem to embrace the mindset of what happens will happen, I think that’s a good mentality to have especially with any kind of uncertainty… However my new question for the continuous q&a is: “What do you to set yourself up for success when you’re at a new club? I know you set goals and stuff but mentally how do you prepare yourself for a new environment?

[@nandhuk2938]

Heyy mattt class session it was💯💯

[@niconinja1763]

I have a couple questions: 1. What is fascia training and is it something you would recommend? 2. In a separate video, I heard you mention that as an athlete one should consume salt, do you recommend foods like pretzels? 3. Could you make a video explaining why you eat stuff like pancakes and cinnamon rolls before games? Thank you

[@shantiescovedo4361]

Matt rarely responds to KZbin comments. I am curious what you know about fascia training.

[@niconinja1763]

@ I don’t really know much about fascia training although what I have learned so far is that Fascia is like a web of tissue surrounding your body. It is important (or not idk) to train it because it will make you more athletic and more fluidly moving rather than being stiff like a robots movement. Fascia training revolves around the glutes and the core, supposedly the two muscle groups that our body is naturally supposed to rely on. In order to train it you need to be barefoot a lot (I forgot why), and do certain foot retracting exercises that engage your glute.

[@niconinja1763]

@ also supposedly the pros are so good because they developed fascia naturally by playing in the streets barefoot.

[@shantiescovedo4361]

@@niconinja1763 I am not an expert either. I have not seen Matt discuss fascia at all. My understanding comes mostly from having plantar fasciitis last year. It is an inflammation in the fascia of the foot caused probably by my soccer shoes being too tight around my toes. The plantar fascia acts as a spring. It stores energy with every step down and releases it with every step up. It is a highly efficient process requiring very little energy. However, like other connective tissues, it does not have blood flow, so it takes a long time to heal. Similarly, because of the lack of direct blood contact, fascia takes a long time and a lot of volume to train. Running with good form (barefoot or minimal shoes encourage good form but are also risky), weight lifting and plyometrics, kettle bell swings with an engaged core, and even playing soccer are all good ways to train your fascia as well as everything else. The only other thing I learned is the importance of massage and stretching for healthy fascia. Good luck.

[@shantiescovedo4361]

@@niconinja1763 Did you ever see a response?

[@paulkim2944]

Congrats on the second girl! Two girls myself and it's awesome.

[@fabycardinale5611]

Q&A Which part of the game do you think is the most important to develop for young players, either the mental side, tecnical, fisical or tactical; I know its important to keep a balance but if you could only focus on one, which one would it be? Great video as allways

[@shantiescovedo4361]

Matt will say technical.

[@ezotechgaming4753]

Hey, Matt fan here. Question for the QnA! I’m going to be participating in my first pro tryout this month and I wanted to ask. What can you expect and what kinda of mindset should a person have leading up to it?

[@rodneyvasques3246]

Congrats on another baby

[@J_Jayyyy]

Rutz is quality 🔥

[@dylanmercer1861]

Hi Matt. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the college system in the US for football? I currently play in England but I wondered if you think it would be worth it to move to a US college? Loving the off-season as usual. ❤ P.S: Huge congrats on the baby!!!!🎉

[@shantiescovedo4361]

Matt has a really good video on this. Search for it. Your specific situation may require specific guidance.

[@dylanmercer1861]

@shantiescovedo4361 Thanks alot

[@tyler2-j6x]

TAKING ATTENDANCE!!! SAY HERE ♾️ spots left

[@clubhouse1388]

God bless you man

[@jonathanflores5394]

Congratulations!!! One question what camera do you use ? Excelent video !

[@BecomeElite]

I use a Sony A7CII with a Tamron 28-75mm lens and for the wide angle shots I use a Tamron 18-28mm lens. I absolutely love the set-up!

[@ylmazsartemur1421]

Q&A what is ur weekly schedule

[@EOgoats]

Q&A: Hi Matt big fan I really like the off season videos I’m 14 I have 4 team trainings a week and a match what do you recommend about individual trainings because I’m always worried I’m not doing enough and I’m going to school should I do individual trainings and if yes when and what drills to do alone? thank you very much really appreciated

[@kevinramacha8208]

Mate I was playing twice a day while balancing school

[@SamuelWells-q2m]

Only do individual trainings if you feel like it's not to much on your mind and body

[@socceralvin10]

Hang in there buddy

[@jo.diseviscourt]

I find it weired in your league that so often you enter off season not knowing what comes next. I mean if the club wants you, why don‘t they offer a contract beforehand? And if not, at least you know that you have to find a new club. Here over in Europe, I don‘t recall this situation happening often. If you are without a contract after the season, it means you are not going back to your old club, because they don‘t plan with you in the future. Anyway, I hope you can stay in Detroit, you seem so happy there!

[@jxo-yt]

THE COMMENTS SPOILED EVERYTHING. Nonetheless Congrats matt 🎉 Hoping for the best for you and thanks for providing such a service for us young ballers

[@waterman2433]

1 Congrats on your second baby and 2 Q&A What is your best moment of your career and what’s the worst and why

[@H0dy72]

Thanks for answering my question! Would you consider moving abroad or not anymore with 2 kids? You played in Germany some time, did you like it?

[@Geograned]

Question for Q&A: How did you balance school and football throughout the years? (Congratulation for your second baby)

[@kal-faeir]

Hey Matt! I just made the Men's club team here at UC Davis. I'm a bit older than the average student here, and eager to play at as high a level as I can, while I can. Reliable sources say that i have the level for D1 or higher, but I don't have any connections, nor a highlight reel to show D1 coaches. Any advice on how to approach this?

[@wfgdaniel]

Can you do a video on analysis from a coach perspective?

[@batozorange]

YOOOOOOOO congrats on your second child! Any names picked out yet?

[@oskarmerkun5446]

Hello Matt! You have improved my view on the game! Can I ask you sth in DMs?

[@kevinramacha8208]

Hey matt how did you deal when you are playing multiple 11 a side games in a week like 3 times a week. I know for sure august -October fixtures are always intense for u Anyhow congrats to and ur family on 2nd child🎉

[@thedees1yt]

u were great for Detroit

[@jeffreyyang9604]

Congrats on the second baby !! Also noticed that you eat a lot of bacon is there some nutritional or training benefit from that or is it just for taste ?

[@BecomeElite]

100% for taste

[@luca4348]

Have you ever thought about signing for Portland Timbers ?

[@sgrfootball9504]

Q&A: What’s the difference in terms of mentality and focus between US soccer and other countries that you noticed and affected you the most as a player?

[@MbisonBalrog]

US Soccer for the longest time did nothing for individual dribbling skills. Our players were dispossessed so easily. We never had any futsal programs until probably recently.

[@MbisonBalrog]

How run a youth club and play pro at same time?

[@MbisonBalrog]

Did you own the house in Charleston or just rent, or provided by team? Is this house in Detroit yours, or rented, or team provided? If you own any property, honestly. Best to hold assets. Cash is worthless now. When you find a place you will settle down long term, then look for local asset, and then sell your other assets and move the money into the local asset. But only of course is you find sometime else worthwhile. If you find something else worthwhile not your location, well you decide.

[@demirisnuno5471]

How are you supposed to gain/maintain weight training like this? This has always been a struggle for me

[@edwincanto3761]

Hey, Sheldon can you come to india to play for KERALA BLASTERS the team and the fan is very crazy

[@jcl4799]

How do you grow your confidence

[@SamuelWells-q2m]

Doing the stuff that's scary or hard

[@Msazinom]

Dude please join CF Montreal, were cooked bruh

[@MbisonBalrog]

you made the wildcard this year.

[@Msazinom]

@ yeah but all of our players are gone. Saputo is a clown, bro can’t keep any of our players

[@axelbernaerts8213]

Do you have tips for injured football players? Like, how they still can improve and regain all there strengths?

[@shantiescovedo4361]

Matt has several good injury recovery videos. Connective tissue injury recovery follows the same patterns, though timing depends a lot on the severity of the injury, your fitness level, and your discipline at rehab.

[@augustineg1497]

I will never see Messi or ronaldo play live but, I live right Across the bridge from Detroit. It would be a travesty to not go and watch Matt sheldon

[@sudano9958]

Potato soup tastes nothing like Butternut soup. Mimi 1 - Matt 0

[@Noah-WSM-PTFC]

⚽️

[@zonohd4065]

Why don’t players in the USL stay at teams for more than 1 season? Not saying it doesn’t happen but seems like you and others move teams every year!

[@MbisonBalrog]

A lot of youngsters who cannot make into MLS, or players from MLS getting relegated to lower leagues means it is a buyers market. Teams dont not need to sign long term.

[@Serbiansidemen]

Second

[@stefansalvatore7113]

first

[@answrtomeb8076]

Shelly pretending to be excited about another girl

[@PeterLally-rm1xr]

This is really poor for pros

[@paulkim2944]

Congrats on the second girl! Two girls myself and it's awesome.

[@amedeocalandriello756]

Third