The Financial Reality of Pro Football

[@kethsora350]

Can we all take a moment to admire Him for not giving up in Germany and getting to where he is today

[@ipp9691]

Keth sora True, constancy is key of success

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

You are absolutely right. He had many bumps in the road but his mindset was so tough that he knew he could make it. He never gave up to attain his goal, so he is a great example of determination💪

[@akindekoayodotun9702]

I really admire him

[@FootballLessons]

It's tough to get out of Germany's top amateur or low semi-pro level, it is very physical, and it's hard to show your skills in technically low level games where most players only destroy...

[@Atmostyx]

This is honestly a great topic to cover

[@dansugardude2655]

And really applies to all pro sports. Most pro athletes, regardless of sport, are low to middle income in the grand scheme.

[@footballlover.1546]

It is obvies.

[@dansugardude2655]

@Perxcr Fully right! I would for sure give up the "comfort" of a full time 9-5 job for a few years to live out the dream of being a pro athlete during that time, knowing that I could always work a regular job once I was done playing. Too many people take the safe route right away without ever having given themselves a chance to make it pro. And it's a shame, because more people could make it pro than do. They just don't want it enough to try in the right way. Again this applies to any sport, not just soccer/football.

[@Brian-dj9tp]

@@dansugardude2655 yeah if your in the Usl or upsl

[@rohansackett2813]

@@footballlover.1546 what

[@JodabeniTV]

As players, KZbin is actually coming in clutch! I can imagine how much it helped you in your journey.

[@loukanjima-bechard7180]

Hey bro

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

You are right bro. Matt without KZbin might need another job to be able to live like he wants. However, now with KZbin, I am sure that he has a decent salary when you combine his channel and his professional soccer contract.

[@mrbeaner7603]

But still I would rather make 60k a year playing soccer than make 60k having an office job

[@davidsorkin22]

True

[@skepz649]

rather make 50k a year of football rather than 100k from any other job

[@Radley10]

No cap🧢

[@notyourbae3398]

I dropped down from usl because the teams in semi pro was are more willing to pay good money if they see you as an asset yes my new team may not be as good or as well known but I'm making a lot more than I did in San Antonio and like you said its better to play soccer and make a living than to do a regular job and make more money

[@Youtuber-dq9wm]

I would rather make 60k from football yh soccer for some. Than maning 600k from an Office job its not really a question for me doing what i love for decent money or hating everything for very decent money.

[@adityaauti5488]

There is absolutely no way u can drop this guy of your team after seeing how hard he works and how dedicated he is. LOVE FROM INDIA

[@notundermywatch3163]

A lot of mediocre players are very dedicated and hardworking often even more so than the stars of the team... Pro football teams aren´t charity businesses, players must perform. It´s one thing to train hard but you need to win trust from the trainer so you can get play time and during play time you have to perform up to expectations. It´s really unfair sometimes because you can be benched just because the trainer doesn´t like your style of playing (eventhough you´re a very good player) or just dislikes your personality...

[@adityaauti5488]

@@notundermywatch3163 Wow well said just one thing how long did it take u to write that mseesage. Lol Lmao

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Hard work is one thing but you also need performances at the professional level. Team wants to see results and if they don’t, there are chances to be release. It is not as easy as it looks.

[@adityaauti5488]

@@CoachXaviPerformance Very true.

[@sammyadams598]

This is the reason I stopped going for it. Having signed my first pro in Poland second division, my wage converted to £100 a month plus poor accommodation and food but like you said when u are desperate to get ur foot in the door u take anything. I am good academically so feel I would enjoy football more playing semi-pro here in England with all my friends and family plus study to get a different job for my full time income.

[@TobyRaison]

A topic that needs to be talked about more, great stuff Matt! 🙌🏽

[@GPedro-dn2wm]

You’ll Soon In the pro leagues bro

[@LilSoccerPros]

@@GPedro-dn2wm he is

[@denzelnar1793]

@@LilSoccerPros no he isn’t he plays national league north step 2 of non league football it’s semi pro

[@LilSoccerPros]

@@denzelnar1793 no he is pro, look at his vids, Hereford is a professional team bro

[@denzelnar1793]

@@LilSoccerPros no they’re not I play in the same league as them I play for Chorley fc mate I would know

[@Maya-hc8yv]

Q&A: what do you believe is the best decision you've made in your career and why? What was the worst decision and why? How can we learn from those decisions?

[@joshinhofc]

I ain't a pro or anything but I honestly think you should just follow your heart whenever and wherever and don't regret anything, the choices you make will come from your heart and it's the best advice I could give you!

[@raaafn874]

@@joshinhofc ah yes trusting a complete stranger from the internet defo will follow this godly advice

[@davidvilla8168]

I'm a 14 year old kid, and I play for the best club in San Antonio. Yes we are good, but we are still steps behind the top teams in Texas. I did not have high level training until recently, so I am excited to see what I can do. And not to mention have see a huge improvement in my game recently. But I just got injured and could be out for weeks to months. Being brought up I think I have the strongest mentality there could be, I don't remember the last time I cried tbh. But I know what its like to feel like you aren't good enough, but I always get through and play with the best that compete with academy level teams. I hope that I can surpass the filters of becoming a pr.

[@olamideodupitan9637]

good luck bro, meet u at the top

[@richardsladek1907]

how are you doing after a year bro ?

[@MikeLaBelle]

Really well done video. Nice mix of everything 👏👏

[@molester9434]

Gtfo here u fifa fraud

[@gunnerjace8627]

dunno if anyone gives a shit but if you are stoned like me atm then you can watch pretty much all of the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my girlfriend recently :)

[@cristianoramon3465]

@Gunner Jace yup, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself =)

[@kingaufswag]

Don't we all just wish we were Mesut Ozil getting 350k a week just to play fortnite?😪😭

[@manny3332]

No struggle is good for the mind, you get stronger, smarter and it’s just an experience . Shouldn’t be praying for an easy life

[@kingaufswag]

@@manny3332 chill bro it's a joke

[@dut5725]

Just to play fortnite at least 12 hours a day in front of his screen lol

[@marcusipad6549]

Nah I rather play and make way less

[@RichMindset-RM]

@@kingaufswag He just tries to make himself believe he is not a loser that takes selfies on a freaking mirror at this age. I'm sure he struggled a lot to get that selfie

[@KevinAguilar-xx1ul]

Happy ending for this mans career would be at least one MLS start. We need it to happen

[@Leondeck10]

He’s not good enough , not to be mean.

[@kronikakuma8]

@@Leondeck10 thats non sense. He could play MLS. Right back .

[@dansugardude2655]

@@Leondeck10 Dislike bigger than the biggest known black hole 🕳 in the universe. Matt is at the level. But as he’s said in numerous videos, just because a player is at a certain level does not mean he or she will get a contract at that level. There are far fewer jobs available than there are players.

[@nealcaffery6734]

Hey Matt, been watching you for a while and this relates to me a lot. Funnily enough I am currently an actuary and choose that instead of sem-pro ball. Agents brought me back to reality after my junior year in college and I knew I could not support my family with that money. Both my parents were unemployed so it was all on me to provide. Im glad you were fortunate enough to pursue ball and your work ethic is amazing (inspiring stuff)! It truly is the best job in the world. Trust me people, if I have to choose between making 24k in soccer vs 100k in my current job, I would choose soccer every day of the week. If I had one do over in life, it would be to take footy more seriously as a kid. Then again circumstances mater, I hope the youngins watching now don't have to make that choice that I did. Good luck everyone and I hope everyone reading this gets that shot at the 2%!

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Really inspiring, I read until the end. Soccer is tough to make it a living with. You often need a second job to make it.

[@calboy2]

Hi fellow actuary!

[@marjansarec2337]

These outside pitch training sessions of yours remind me of the best period of my life, when I used to go train alone. Made me feel at peace, me and the balls, cones and anything I could get my hands on.

[@kronikakuma8]

its therapeutic

[@manny3332]

Just shows how good the elite players like Ronaldo n messi really are, to stay up there for decades 🔥

[@mayankpandita7107]

This series is going good....

[@aleksamarkovic673]

Great coverage of a topic that is commonly misunderstood. You can be under a professional contract, in a professional team in a first division making $500 a month meanwhile a teammate could be making 10x more. Another quality video, would love to see more of these in the future.

[@santiagovalero5471]

I am a highschool soccer player and I’ve had two pretty rough seasons , I’m gonna be going into my junior year and I feel the same way you do , even if I’m barely scraping by nothing can take away this wonderful sport that I’ve fell in love with!

[@yoboyluis3926]

Same

[@calebbaisden2142]

Same

[@ALCblackout24HD]

Imma take yo ankles son

[@santiagovalero5471]

@@ALCblackout24HD my schools fourth in the state idk about that mane

[@ALCblackout24HD]

@@santiagovalero5471 So the team carrying you? This is easy money.

[@Maya-hc8yv]

Q&A: for those who aren't able to get out to the field everyday, what are some tips for tight space training on the ball, tight space speed work, tight space fitness and bodyweight workouts? Do you have any drills?

[@lucads1664]

He has a whole training program you can do in a 3yard by 3 yard space

[@mellebo4112]

You can do footwork drills like search progressive soccer 30 footwork drills and do them everyday they're help tremendously if done consistently

[@jamesmaxwell9575]

Go to the street and just dribble game realistic

[@axelh5775]

He has an entire program that you do in a 3x3 yard box. It includes bodyweight workouts and ballwork. If you dont want to buy something he has a 1x1 yard box workout on youtube you can do. I would also recommend a channel called RicFit, he has a ton of follow along workouts, both ball work and bodyweight workouts. There is tons of stuff here on youtube, you just have to look for it.

[@andrewhodyss9092]

Take your ball put 4 socks in a 1 by 1 meter space. Juggle inside this space below the knee.

[@gabepush]

who agrees that this guy deserves WAY more views. top quality football content right here.

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Man you are so right. He is top quality. He deserves the 400k!

[@user-ue5kt1tj7i]

A lot of questions being asked almost just to get chosen by Matt. Not necessarily for the answer lol. Most of these questions Matt has covered and preached to us thousands and thousands of times

[@ryangoldy8]

Damn I was expecting it to just be “yeah you secure the bag and that’s about it”

[@Joey-yp8tc]

@Perxcr lmao

[@Joey-yp8tc]

@Perxcr ah you didn’t make it?

[@keithk2092]

In England if ur your in the championship ur in the top 14%

[@sulimanmustafa69]

@Perxcr u still too young improve over the years u are not late

[@DaMayanKing]

@Perxcr boy your hella young

[@macioluko9484]

@24:48 Correct. Take it from someone who has played 32 years of pure amateur competitive football (soccer). To get paid to kick a ball between two posts is an incredibly fantastic reality. As things stand today, I have (gladly) put into the game (fees, equipment, injury recovery, travel) over $80 000 and gotten exactly $0 back. So yes. Let's be grateful.

[@BL-hj7ht]

Moral of the story here is: Find a way to get on an NFL team somehow. The minimum that an official roster player makes is $600,000 -- $705,000 a year.

[@kevinomerovic406]

These stats should be nothing but motivation for trying to get in elites of the elite, that’s what I’m going to do,inshalha

[@jules.almeida8103]

great perspective 🙏🏽

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Keep grinding and working bro💪

[@juckhimup7761]

@@jules.almeida8103 lol do u honestly think u will see this guy playing champions league 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hjackbull]

You’re a badass inspiration my guy

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Fact💪

[@jaimejimenez2886]

Harsh reality that a lot of people aren't willing to accept. That was definitely me a couple years ago. I know the mindset of a lot of athletes is that if I train hard and eat good I'll become a pro, but the sad reality is that there's athletes out there who have crazy good genetics and will still perform better than you, even though they're lazy and eat nothing but fast food. Whenever people would ask me if I had a back up plan, I would get offended cause I felt like they were saying that I wasn't good enough to be pro. I wasn't haha, but my ego got in the way which is the best way to waste away the precious time we all have alive. My advice would be to do a reality check, which will feel like you're being punched in the mouth, and ask yourself if you actually see yourself at the pro level. I felt horrible for about a couple days, but when I started pursuing design I really felt hopeful for my new business and future. Wish y'all the best!

[@kaijidoubell2249]

This is amazing! As a young player in a semi-pro youth team, it provides so much insight. But i agree, I would not trade playing football and my life right now for anything

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Football is life. I agree bro💪⚽️

[@kaijidoubell2249]

@@CoachXaviPerformance Checked out your channel and supporting your chase of the dream bro!

[@omzplays]

Q&A workout drills and tips for teenagers who want to become physically stronger and better and also nutrition tips and how to start cooking as a teen.

[@youknowtathing358]

First important thing is a job if you parents will not give you all the money for it

[@christophthaller3916]

Q&A: The idea behind almost every motivational quote and the 10,000 hour rule is, if you work hard and everyday, you will achieve something big. This is obviously true. But I think the kids take this too serious and train like 3 hours everyday. It is good to have this attitude. But I wittnessed it by myself it is not good to train too much and don't take breaks. I'm injured now for like 6 months. Obviously it's all about knowing your body when to take breaks, but can you give me some tips to balance it with training. And how has your view of taking breaks changed through your career?

[@asvpjoeyevdo9798]

I love this guy men, he is always honest most players won’t do this.

[@anderson9338]

Great perspective on things in the professional game. There are alot of "pro" players especially in the USL Championship who don't deserve a contract. It's not on their ability it's on their connections. There's also players making bugger all trying to get their foot in the door who have bags of skill over 100s of players but don't suck up to coaches so they get left out to dry

[@Coachkarann]

Matt is one of the smartest person I have seen. He built this massive brand "become elite" to help him more financially and he is probably the 1st professional soccer player to start documenting his journey and help young players achieve their dreams 👏 I am sure his business mindset and hardwork will make him rich after retirement and "become elite" would be a global brand not just a youtube channel 🙌

[@themapenabrothers2188]

So true 🔥 like I live in South Africa and $1000 does go a longer way this side than in the US. For example a yearly salary of $120 000,00 is equal to R1 815 508,80 a year (7 December 2020) and that here is alot of money you a millionaire and you live very very comfortably. Where as in the US you dont love that millionaire lifestyle. Our highest paid player in South Africa earns about R10 million a year which is $661 682,00 which is still alot even in the US but in south Africa that's a salary which you can easily retire off from without ever Working again, if invested well because our cost of living is much lower than that side in the US. And our average monthly pay this side is between R100 and R120 thousand a month which is between $6 615,97 and $7939,82 a month. And footballers here in South Africa drive crazy expensive cars and have big houses they are, at the top level, basically set for life if they smart about their money. But again the cost of living here is much lower I'm sure if Matt came this side he would become a millionaire 😅 Anyways thought I should just share Really love your videos Matt keep it up.

[@tebogolebepe4990]

Obviously my fellow South African had to share this 😂

[@themapenabrothers2188]

@@tebogolebepe4990 😅😂😂 you must know Tebogo mfana 🔥 I'm backing Matt's claims with real life experiences that I see so that mense moet weet dat hierdie man is not telling lie 😅🔥🔥

[@danfearon1343]

Your real life view point of the salary and trials and tribulations is very valuable to any aspiring player.

[@johndoe-dk8gl]

hi sir,im from south africa,great video,so many youth dont know or dont want to know these financial realities.kudos to the millions of pros who play for the love of the game despite the meagre money they get paid to represent and give their all for their clubs

[@mechtech1972]

Wow. I normally don’t leave comments but this was a great source of HONEST information. Some people choose passion over pay and I think that is great. Without individuals willing to take a chance in life where would this world be. Thanks for the many years of service to this community and to the sport of soccer. ✌️

[@jonathanaguirre5631]

Love the transparency! Being a “pro” doesn’t mean wealth and riches instantly and forever. A lot of “pros” like to blow through their money trying to look rich.

[@Vrachines]

Great video. When he said skip, I was about to skip and here I am commenting after watching the whole video. I am sure KZbin will take care of you financially if you continue to put this much thought into it. Best of luck !

[@ruben-pv3yw]

Q&A : View on creatine especially for younger players (teenagers) saw you using it in past videos

[@AleABest]

Love how you talk all this information from serious studies.

[@lalopr8993]

Matt yo realmente te admiro por lo lejos que has llegado y me inspiras para seguir luchando por mi sueño, espero algún día jugar en primera división y darte las gracias por toda la ayuda, Saludos desde México ❤️

[@joshmhli6869]

Reality hurts man,but don't just do it for the money boyz,do it for the passion that you have for the sport. I hope that Matt makes it where he doesn't have to worry financially. Much love,take care.

[@aymaneelassali1656]

true

[@frankmauroferreras]

I can’t be the only one who loves when he cuts inside and just crosses it to no one idk why but it’s satisfying

[@jamesmccreery250]

It's worth while to note that while there are fewer than 2000 professional American Football players, there are well over 100,000 professional association football players. 14% of 100,000 is 14,000 players making top tier money, by far the most in any sport. In fact that's more than all other sports combined. At least in association football there are lower leagues that are fully professional, this is not the case in many sports. My point is, you rock for being a professional footballer, and that pursuit of a pro soccer career is still a viable path with many possible outcomes. Great video on the financials of professional football.

[@morgankelly6479]

This is great stuff Matt. It is great to put this in perspective and is also a testament to your hard work. It is inspiring to see someone fight and grind to do something they love, and it is great to see you get to a place where all your hard work has allowed you to be comfortable as a professional. Very inspiring

[@ArtesianDistillers]

Great job. I faved same exact situation 25 yrs ago. Really thought more had evolved in the pay scale. But apparently same ole. Lol. Very insightful and thorough. Well done!!!!

[@jorgenegrete5408]

Great topic bro because honestly I’m working right now as much as I can to save money and when this whole Covid ruined some leagues and now we have to wait and some of us are not getting paid it’s hard you have to find somewhere else to get money !!

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

It is the sad reality of professional soccer players in North America especially. You cannot live only from soccer and you need to have a second job to have a family. It is a lot of work since soccer is hard on the body because it is a lot of running. Keep saving your money, what you do is smart💪🔥

[@sudeepbemidigi1501]

Thanks for being very honest and eye opener!

[@smudge4621]

This motivates me to grind harder. You are an inspiration, Matt

[@kevinbr00n]

Dude even when you are training ALWAYS score the rebounds get into the good habit of that trust me.

[@RareAirTwo4]

Moral of the story is, no body cares, work harder, and outwork everyone.

[@andrewestphan]

this is very eye opening but also depressing 🙃

[@mohamedmaaish4137]

just shows the importance of dedication in such a competitive indistry like proffesional football. Matt should be a rolemodel in that aspect, he was playing in germany making very few when he was 25, but didnt quit and look for a plan B, but now he is playing at a top league and making loads

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

It simply shows that most of the football players need a second job or another source of revenues to have a family and to live comfortably.

[@thangsang3838]

@@CoachXaviPerformance Yup unless you play in top tier league like EPL, La Liga , Bundeshliga and Serie A. Even if they make millions most pro career are too short so they have to think about plan after career is over.

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

@@thangsang3838 you are right mate💪

[@atulul7]

Love the content, the marathon continues!

[@leeviswearengen2874]

Absolutely love this video matt

[@thecoachabdul]

As a South African living in Cape Town, I totally agree Matt. Most Pro footballers in SA earns roughly $1000 which is about 15 000 rands in South African currency

[@clash44]

Also - don't forget double taxation for expats (ie. living and playing abroad), a different tax rate for athletes, and that pay is often seasonal.

[@shadgobinsingh9039]

Just looking at this today and honestly I knew the reality of finances in football. Similarly, I was not able to make it to the top tier, or even he middle tier... so now I rely on Semi-Professional leagues to make some extra cash while pursuing my PhD (fully funded scholarship). I can't let go of the idea since I was pro for a few years... However, it really didn't work out for me. So i opted for the academic path that is possibly a little more stable. Its a hard pill to swallow because football is everything to me still. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and I had to venture to many places worldwide to ply my trade and I'm currently in Asia so that explains the difficulties. I've found a better avenue through Professional and Semi-Pro Futsal that has financial plaudits but its not entirely sustainable to just 'RETIRE'. Anyway, great video as it would allow young players the opportunity to understand that its not all glimmer and gold. Don't give up though. There are many more opportunities for younger players now to make a name for themselves. Good Job Matt.

[@SK13639]

Amazing video Matt. Thanks for your insight, you continue to inspire us aspiring pro footballers!

[@careya]

Yeah, that’s eye-opening. I always pictured professional male athletes as having pretty much won the financial lottery in life. Makes me more grateful for my own path in life.

[@brokenglassesshaner]

Interesting you mentioned Ireland. Huge problems here with players not getting paid. Bray Wanderes, Athlone Town, Galway UTD and Longford all had big big problems paying players.

[@gin52798]

Very inspiring experience sharing, respect!!!

[@mohamedgabaj2707]

Great topic and amazing vidoe. Thanks matt

[@tkitanoable]

this is top content, Matt. Keep going after your dreams!

[@stevenvian05]

@MLS Matt is coming for you🔥

[@theosharp7153]

Your crossing has improved so much man

[@joseramirez612jr]

I think this great especially for a lot of youth. I think everyone thinks that as soon as they make it pro they’ll make an income where you never have to work again. But the reality is that sometimes pursuing an education and getting a degree and doing a 9-5 you’d make more money. Which in the end if you’re passionate and okay with living paycheck to paycheck to play soccer for a living then that’s fine too.

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

I agree with you bro🤞

[@tyleralbano4231]

Wow thx so much for the vid... I really needed this

[@luisramrod9121]

24:35 change the way I see my life, thanks Matt, realizing that I shouldn’t have regret on my life’s decisions

[@teesho7868]

Well done! I admire your sincerity and insight. Wish you all the very best in your career.

[@adamhrwtz]

man works to live, he doesn’t live to wor’

[@elisjohansson5395]

I'm Swedish and not one bit surprised because players in the top tier of Sweden (Allsvenskan) can play in the world cup, Europa and Champions league, etc. and then have to go get another job. Even my old math teacher has played in the Champions League. But thanks for the awesome video Matt!

[@MosstafaSaleh]

Wow, math teacher playing in champions league is a crazy flex

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Amazing video again. I love you because you always say the truth. Often we associate professional footballer to rich. However, it is not the case as a lot of people needs a second job to have a family. Fantastic content again and I am learning from you💪🙏

[@genito1]

I am not surprised that most pro players are not rich but it's also important to note that players don't usually choose this career for the money. I am not a pro or anything but just being on the pitch fills me with happiness. For this kind of feeling I could see why someone would take less money than what comes with a "regular" job.

[@aymaneelassali1656]

true

[@carlosbarrera7374]

You never disappoint Matt !

[@aymankafi5672]

Thanx alot for showing the time it saved alot of mine

[@itzdee_9027]

Great vid bro❤️

[@jekabsstirna8746]

I just want to say thank you. Thank you for your videos. Thank you for your time. Thank you for your challenges and workouts. Thank you for motivation. Just thank you for helping us get further in our (us subscribers) lives ⚽👊💪

[@ShaunLetang]

The Dune film part 1 (2021) was great, looking forward to part 2. I was going to read the book but thought I'd wait till after seen the full thing.

[@stevenz1945]

He's absolutely right. Lemme put this into perspective. The salary base of Europe's top five league goes like this. Premier league>Serie A> La Liga = Bundesliga>Ligue 1. The average starting player in La liga makes around 400k-700k a year(which are usually players who are also good enough to get into some world cup national teams' starting lineup), and the average starting player from the division below makes half of that or sometimes even less, and this is the salary of a country that has one of the best leagues in the world, which means the level of US' first division might not even be on the level of Spain's second division. If you consider things this way, it is pretty natural that pros don't make as much as you think they do, which is shocking due to the amount of work they put in and our perception of the large sum of money we think they make.

[@shiestythatsmydawg8422]

This motivates me even more hearing him speak🥲

[@ehimz1039]

I have followed your page since day one and watched almost all your videos. I must say you have more than inspired and motivated millions of us out here. Especially me dealing with the same injury for three years and grinding and fighting for a chance someday. Thank you for all you do and I hope to meet you someday. God bless become elite!!!

[@PlaySportsUnboxed]

Great video and insight Matt!

[@letsplaysoccer1338]

Love the vids never stop

[@jax4113]

I'd be happy just to earn enough to get by, I just want to play. Thank you Matt for all the help!!

[@AreNam100]

Your work ethic inspire me..thank you mat

[@devinstone6261]

excellent eye opening video

[@telekoadmasu]

Thanks matt, that answered my only question left about soccer.

[@nimanafisi17]

Q & A: What is, from your standpoint, the biggest regret of your career and why? What is the best/bravest decision (one that the majority of players might neglect or be scared to make) you have made throughout your career and why?

[@vigneshs6842]

Thanks bro...for the explanation and the study material🙂

[@matistorulegris494]

Grate vid Matt 👍👍

[@nickschilling6607]

I was wondering if you could explain what the new usl academy stuff is, it's a bit confusing

[@jp_143]

24:11 to 25:11 Agree with this 1000%. Do what you desire to do and dream of being and you will be fulfilled. So many people want to have a safe life with a very good income and years later they find themselves thinking about what they could have become if they followed their dream and worked hard for it. Remember you only live once so make the most of it.

[@aymaneelassali1656]

true

[@jensb6522]

Great content. This is the reason I play on a semi pro team. For me to make the leap to pro football.. I would have to be a starter in the Premier League, La Liga, or Serie A with a long contract to make it financially worth it compared to my income sources currently.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

How much are you making as a semi pro player?

[@nilo72594]

Very true! I’ve had multiple family member played for the reserves of pro teams in Peru some even getting called to the u-21 and u-23 national teams and they would only get about $300-600 dollars a month. I mean currency does triple over there but it is still a low salary. Most of them left and continued their education or opened businesses. Only one of them who was on the pro team that made history and won international trophies against River Plate and Boca Juniors made enough to retire comfortably but even then he used that money to open businesses.

[@jaymarjones876]

Good advice mate

[@valtersmurens1763]

Q&A: How was your childhood going in soccer? Were you one of those who were really good at the start or was it starting gradualy?

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

From watching his videos before, he said that he wasn’t the best until very late in his soccer career. At like 15 years old, he started to train a lot more seriously and often, so he slowly became better and better. He started to be really good late in high school and beginning of college. (Talent to become a professional soccer player)

[@peterkariotis5256]

Not sure if it was mentioned in this video, but for those of you watching his training session with the ball(s). Those are premium footballs (soccer balls). Do yourself a favor and buy quality balls. It matters to your touch and the way you strike the ball.

[@CarlosMendez-si5tu]

Thank you for the videos 🔥⚽️✊

[@Joey-yp8tc]

If your motivation behind anything is money, then you might as well quit.

[@ricardoencarnacion9350]

Well you need money to survive bud

[@Ybn_Kev25]

@@ricardoencarnacion9350 sadly :(

[@shamblz6485]

not necessarily

[@BerserkbeanYT]

@@ricardoencarnacion9350 yes but your motivation shouldnt come from money, it should come from some goal that isnt material because material objects get you only so far in terms of happiness. im defenitly not downplaying moneys importance in life but thats a bad goal to set

[@pokerface6886]

@@BerserkbeanYT true and if you are playing the sport you love and doing well the money will come in anyway so doing it for passion should be the priority. Money is basically a tool to make you comfortable and give you more opportunities to get better