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Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 26
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[@rayecheng22]

Wow! It feels surreal seeing myself in your video. Thanks so much for taking the time to train and just hang out with me, Matt. Something I’ve just been realizing as I reflect on our meet up is just how much you actually care about me and my development. Looking back and seeing how much effort you put into making sure I was on the right track - from the diet plan, to the workout regime, to just encouraging me on my journey - I’m beyond grateful and honored to have been chosen to be a part of the Elite Challenge and a part of your life. To all of Matt’s viewers: Just by watching his videos, you may or may not understand how much he desires to help others. That selfless nature is a rarity in our society, and I think it’d be a shame not to capitalize on the lessons and ideas he models and teaches. He is just as authentic on camera as he is in real life. Work hard and dream big everyone - nothing is impossible.

[@aelizon85]

I can relate to your story brother. Although my side different from yours, I am also currently at a gap year and having to start from square one again. But I am keeping my head up and putting I n the work to do even better than I have done before. Keep doing big things my man 👍

[@PaulSmith-pr7pv]

Best of luck with your future

[@nigelnyoni8265]

God bless you man. I hope everything is better now!

[@Goat18771]

Where Do you play now?

[@eduardoaviles4332]

The days that you don’t feel like doing your workouts or training sessions that’s the day that you need to do it

[@oakenherbivore2913]

You could be a great coach for youth teams

[@BecomeElite]

Dead Bird I’ll definitely be getting into youth development once my career is over.

[@viktorandersson7802]

Was going to say that it might be his future plan, and then I read the first reply to this comment 💪

[@Neucoolio]

@@BecomeEliteWHERE are you going to do your youth development when your career is over? Do it in BRISBANE!! PLZ

[@finwatson9403]

@@BecomeElite How would you recommend practising shooting , I usually strike it hard on the ground when going for the top corner ??

[@alinsucces.2132]

@@oussamabarkati6649 one bigger than yours.

[@StefanMuellerMP]

Not every day is going to be the best day. Still have to get up and do what's necessary 💪🏻

[@emmanuelimasiku9760]

I just have to say, screw the views Matt, this content is worth gold to aspiring soccer players. It shows a driven and disciplined mindset that is required if at all the plan is to go pro. I was almost completely oblivious to how much work most people put in, but now, I'm left in awe at the stuff you do. I'll try and take my game to the next level. Thanks.

[@QWERTY-vl4ur]

After school me and my friends play football we've been doing this for a good 4 years together since grade 3. Also individual trainings and Matt I can't thank you enough.

[@ojayclarino192]

again this is quality (100% sure before watching)

[@djilpan]

I literally can’t wait until new videos are uploaded from you! Just can’t stop watching!

[@petercraig5038]

When your doing the varied gate drill u should change the formation of the cones every 5/6 times that way u won’t be able to memorize it and u will be forced to get ur head up

[@fosu4633]

I though you had at least 900k subs you really deserve them, very high quality.

[@coachtechnique]

When you gave that advice to that kid about playing on the wing was good. I also think that he should watch a ton of videos that show players play that position as he might learn better by watching first than just doing.

[@mehdilrs2433]

You are a good person. Keep up the good work

[@GD-qb5xb]

Wonderful video matt. Really love your dedication and look foward to each video you post! You're really inspiring. Keep it up.

[@vinaykulkarni1409]

You are getting better day by day 👍👍you got 3000 veiws in just 1 hour! !!!

[@azrihazim6800]

thanks,matt.This is something i have searched for years.Its very useful..thanks also for ur 100 drills its very helpful

[@tathyasharma2367]

Please make a video on how to get to know trials in the us and how to know more contacts. Would be very helpful for players like me and many more

[@lukasfurlinger6790]

Hey Matt, as I can See you train really often during pre season. Further you do a lot of lifting and strengthening training. However the most important thing in soccer is to be fit and prepared on match day. So my question is where is the difference between your pre season and your during season trainings schedule? Do you also train twice a day during season?

[@andywong2]

Haha I was one of the first 20 people to subscribe to Raye Cheng. Now he's already got 160+ subs. His channel is gonna grow big someday!

[@rayecheng22]

I remember you bro! Thanks for the support, it means a lot. Hopefully one day I can be as inspirational as Matt and help others through not just soccer, but also just through life in general. Thanks!

[@eniberau1160]

I just like watching your videos, first time leaving comment on your video.😊

[@thehound3099]

My son and I both really look forward to watching your videos we both learn so much from you thank you

[@augustineg1497]

I realize you never play against anyone. How are you getting better if your not practicing against a real conflict? Good video!

[@augustineg1497]

Team v team*

[@GarthLyle]

Yo man , big ups for the mentorship thing you doing , it's incredible that you giving so much attention to the young man , he seems like he will be very successful, great work and massive respect

[@infiniteskills9077]

Guys do you think I can still live a happy life if I don’t become a pro soccer player? I’m 18 years old and this is my true passion in life.

[@d1stroy191]

Of course mate just don't give up at what you're doing

[@edwinrosales2957]

Thank you bro. Your work and discipline is amazing. Big motivation 🙌🙌

[@cambodiasgdvideos6655]

Man honestly u would be a great coach

[@rayecheng22]

He has been a great mentor for me, and I'm positive he'd be a great coach for anyone else too :)

[@joshshultz3532]

Dude let me tell you, you have a great future ahead I can tell. Keep up the hard work!💪🏻

[@SaifAli-zb6qr]

I dont need it? i do need it Matt, you help us for like nothing, i hope you get signed to really good team soon and keep grinding.... Lots of love to you and MIMIIIII!

[@viktorandersson7802]

Hope that you’re next club is going to be in Sweden 😊 But guess that you’re first options is to get a contract in the US

[@ballerf.c7452]

Hey Matt love your videos can u please make one on analysing positions and what characteristic they should have thanks.

[@viktorandersson7802]

Baller F.C thumbs up on this comment! Would be really cool 👍

[@SuperPizzaGaming]

Great video Matt, as always!

[@anasmahboob3821]

If there was a single player training tournament, you’d win it for sure。 dude you need to play football with others. Go and play with amateurs if no professional football is available at the moment, your skills are good, physique is great, your touch is not bad. Now you need to improve your dribbling, vision, comfort on the ball, decision making, a lots of other stuff which can only be improved by playing with others on almost daily basis. Brazilian style. Good luck.

[@Asapsol]

Anas Mahboob He’s already mentioned all of that in some of his videos, he knows what he needs to work on himself, he doesn’t need you telling him 😂

[@anasmahboob3821]

M Parfait , well, I hope he doesn’t think the way you do. We all need a good advice!

[@Asapsol]

Anas Mahboob what? I’m saying that there’s no point in giving him that “advice” because he’s already talked about what your “advice” was in videos. He’s experienced and knows what’s good for him. And you’re saying it like it’s easy to grab a pro player anywhere and have them train with him. With the other pro players he’s had training with him it’s not like it was easy to plan to have them

[@anasmahboob3821]

M Parfait read my comment again.

[@Asapsol]

Anas Mahboob he explained why he doesn’t play with armatures

[@muhammadnur4617]

Matt I love your vids its so inspiring

[@605sucio]

I don’t follow you religiously, but Damn ! You hit the nail on the head when talking to my daughter about the winger

[@zionshaqeezmo7413]

Workout starts 4:45

[@nateerre7286]

Thank you.

[@manishsayam5512]

Thank you for this video Matt because I am also facing the same problem.... That's why I'm not able to impress my coach😐

[@livluvrs123]

Grinding everyday is cool and all but I recommend more scrimmages if you can. There is no better teach than the game itself. Also I often progress the most, after I take a little break from soccer. You must look at your brain as a muscle that needs recuperation after long sessions of soccer. I hope that makes sense:D

[@heroslashmansion4030]

Dedicated1 what is a scrimmage?

[@genie6903]

heroslash mansion it’s like a friendly kinda idk how to explain it but basically it’s just a practice match

[@saimawilliams5835]

so sad he can't make meetups here in Namibia ,africa.hope one of your next vacation will be here in Africa.i am good but I need advice on what to know about becoming a top pro

[@Hassino]

Hey Matt, im a CM and i feel like i struggle playing off 1-3 touches and knowing where my next pass is, also my awareness, what could i do to improve on this? Love what you do been watching since you were in Germany looking for semi pro teams. Keep up the work

[@rayecheng22]

Hey Hassino, I know I'm not Matt but Matt's helped me a lot individually through the Elite Challenge and I also play center mid. I think one big thing to keep in mind while you're playing is to get your head up BEFORE you receive the ball - know what your options are. Then, make sure you focus on your first touch so that you can take a touch into space and release quicker in the transition through the middle. Hope that helps!

[@Hassino]

@@rayecheng22 Thanks bro, will make sure to keep that in mind. Im currently 18 and im in and out of a decent level semi-pro team and also playing for an u23 team which im also in and out of the squad and hoping i can prove to them im good enough to play a higher level.

[@tyrelnoel6129]

Wow this video is so good and will definitely help me to improve because at the end of the day that’s what we all are trying to do

[@bobbypierce6536]

Like you've said many times, know your body.

[@haydenmann1644]

I played a game at the second field in san diego county. We were down 3-0 at half but won 6-3 and i got the third and fourth goal!

[@davidnyoo8227]

Matt, I also have a question. I've been struggling with endurance and stamina and I wonder whether it improves with football training/my weight training or whether I have to do a separate cardio session to improve on it

[@rayecheng22]

Timothy David hey, I’m not Matt but he’s worked individually with me. Endurance and stamina has to be built on it’s own - just playing/training will help a bit, but only through actually focusing on it will you really see improvements.

[@dshahrullblix.]

thanks you help me i done improve my running now i even get so tired thanks so much

[@FBI-mz3yt]

Man I wish you came to Dallas.

[@Asapsol]

FBI ‘ yup

[@andyking3610]

Nice warm up jacket @12:28 need to get you a new OCSC warm up.

[@ViscaBarca14]

Your the best

[@anwarelgattari4060]

Sup Matt love your video 😀

[@SoccerLemon]

Matt how do you train to improve your headers

[@yousufowner]

Practice headers in training.

[@airdiffuseraromatisesyourr8723]

Strengthen your neck muscles will get your headers stronger. Also tell someone to through the ball a bit above your head and pass it Bach directly on his chest. That will improve you accuersy a lot and it will also be more realistic like a game sutuation

[@dizxy7690]

Try juggling on your head with different variations

[@omarlopez6499]

pratice bitch.

[@SoccerLemon]

omar lopez lmaoooo im 6”4 my guy maybe u shud practice

[@D4vidko]

Matt I have a question. Do you have a "good night routine"? What I mean is to get up early you need to go sleep early, how do you avoid staying up late, overeating late.

[@dshahrullblix.]

thanks

[@dshahrullblix.]

thanks a lot

[@deepakdinesh2445]

Remember Matt used to call the varied gate drill as the nutmeg drill

[@matijas5002]

Hey Mat,i play CM and my problems are heading,defending and quick decisions can u make video about that?

[@calebwood1187]

u def shouldn't play there then bud maybe wing?

[@matijas5002]

Improved all. But heading is still weak😁

[@joshuahurst5672]

I think you should start coaching lessons in the later

[@wyattchacon7160]

I love these type of videos

[@SilvaAcademyFootball]

Love it Matty! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@JasonBurgOfficial]

Do you think you will ever be in Chicago for a meetup or anything?

[@thenextluis7778]

Come to NEW YORK!!!

[@rhysdix1954]

Matt you truly inspire me to want to play at the highest level possible, I’m currently playing for Cardiff City development academy in Wales. Is there any advice you could give me as I’m soon going to have to decide weather I play semi pro or maybe pro soccer or continue with my education and go to college and university. Love your videos bro.

[@CarlsonCaguiat10]

If You Really Like To Play Pro Football You Should Do It

[@talharaza1901]

Dude please come to UAE, Dubai

[@warriorsorganisation8256]

salam bro How are you hope you will be fine and happy in your life i watch video and very motive and I feel in really im with you in this practice section best of luck dear

[@andrewanderson3016]

sometimes i dribble in games and i'm scared to mess up because my teammates will get mad at me

[@davidgoal6890]

I’m always working hard to get better because it’s my passion but I’m kind of stuck right now on what to do. Any advice ?

[@komailrasuli2952]

I really struggle on the ball can you give me tips on how to be better please

[@polar1307]

The T-Crunchies are called accordian crunches

[@XxSoccerSkillz99xX]

Great skilll

[@zepolydna]

put your seatbelt onnn!!

[@IrvinMagana99]

For anyone who sees this... what exercise would y’all recommend to gain some leg strength ? Ive tried doing squats but i just get really bad lower back pain the next day.

[@mikeydaone]

that means youre doing them wrong

[@rayecheng22]

If you have pain while doing squats, make sure you're using the right technique. Matt has a lot of videos with him squatting, you could take a video of yourself and compare it to his form. Other than that, I think plyometrics are also very useful in gaining leg strength and explosiveness, especially for soccer. Hope that was helpful!

[@EasyBreezy41]

MLS Season is coming to an end, are potential try outs during the off/pre season with MLS teams an option?

[@raphaeltorres780]

Great video Matt! That's how we feel sometimes when we wake up 😂😂! I'm from Brazil and you know a company named Axsoccertours? In their page they say that they realize trials in USA for clubs around Europe in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, etc. What do you know about these countries? It is good to start a career? Can you live with the money you get in the beginning/first contract? Thank you so much and I love your videos, keep going...

[@Michael-wi6bx]

I played at stagecoach park a bunch in my youth lol

[@soccerskills7_654]

Lettttsssas goooooo

[@FootballFreakzTV]

How to become a better Fullback Video pls

[@Seiiichiproductions]

SkillBeastHD His whole channel is basically „how to become a better fullback” because he is a fullback himself

[@Caginmertparlak]

One way, watch the become elite and learn

[@kevinmontoya3577]

Who said the best youtubers have millions of subs?

[@necdetkaskarli3063]

Matt what is your vertical jump?

[@henrywarren204]

Hey Matt can you please make Training session videos more regularly plz 👍🏼⚽️

[@coachtechnique]

stepovers are great but if your going to practice them make sure you use them in your actual game

[@ItsReflex80]

When will the become elite shirts be dropping?

[@tathyasharma2367]

Dope

[@petercraig5038]

Where your seatbelt Matt!

[@demigodplays5675]

Hey Matt your videos are a great help Developing In India as A Football Player is tough. You help out a lot Can please make a video or atleast advice on the Pros And Cons of hiring an agent And in what period must we hire him

[@akilles9722]

Really informative vid

[@tomayresmusic]

Yaaay

[@laurenmccauleysoccer8641]

weird question but, what music to you listen to when you work out?

[@frederickhickman3641]

I'd love to see you play for OCSC which is right by my house lol

[@gauravsabbarwal5198]

Hi my name is gaurav i am football player. I have a question for you is how can we manage our financial management

[@joseestebantabordaponce9764]

I lke more

[@sheffze4265]

First 🔥❤️

[@almightytanny5577]

2021 anyone?

[@mikeydaone]

how can i force myself to lookup more?????

[@dimitristheodorou7743]

Put a limit on your touches. For example 3 touches forces you to look up for a pass.

[@rayecheng22]

Exactly what Dimitris said. Limit your touches and you'll have to look up for a pass. I also suggest trying to get your head up BEFORE you even receive the ball - just keep a mental note of that while you practice/play and just look up more.

[@noahlyons578]

Hey Matt, Do I have to buy one of your programmes to be able to email you?

[@BecomeElite]

Noah Lyons No not at all. Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@noahlyons578]

Become Elite Awesome. Thanks man, will do!

[@petercraig5038]

The compression pants ur wearing can prevent ur muscles from healing if u don’t take them off after ur workout/training

[@mattnorris7124]

That's actually not true. Compression pants help narrow your muscular area and increases blood flow which helps push out Creatine Kinase which often leads to muscular soreness and helps your body recover faster because it's getting blood to affected areas faster.

[@kevinramacha8208]

Dude what's your plan for next season

[@Anas20-03]

I want to be a pro i am 15 how many times should i go to the gym i pratice alot too.

[@calebwood1187]

2-3 times a week mate, 3 days training one day rest

[@superduperabel3657]

Matt? How can I improve in my blind spot? And there's times were there's 2 attackers and I'm in my right back position and I can't choose between to defend the one on the side line or the other one

[@anthonylong9067]

Super DuperAbel I usually play RB as well. I think it depends on where the ball is, where the players are running, and where your other defenders are. If your CB is covering the runner in the middle then you should naturally press out wide.

[@oskarchristiansen8334]

Bro go to UK Football Trials

[@mrr6245]

Read the miracle morning by hal elrod

[@SseriousGgamer3]

You ever train so much that your shoes get soaked with sweat in a workout? and then when you go hit your next workout a few hours later you have to put on your nasty ass wet shoes with your clean socks. Driving home with your shirt and shorts drenched in sweat while the AC makes it super cold. Waking up a little too late (11:00am) and having to workout in 100’ weather. Not having enough calories and training exhausted. Getting dehydrated and having both calves give out on you. SOCCER TRAINING the mega nightmare edition