The REAL Truth About Going Pro in 2024

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Gone are the days when you could rely solely on your talent to make it as a footballer. With millions playing worldwide and endless money pouring into various leagues, the competition for a pro contract is fierce.
Today, we're delving into 5 essential tips that every aspiring footballer should embrace in their daily routines, in order to compete at the highest level.
Hope you enjoy!
Cheers Folks,
Tony
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Chapters:
00:00 The game has changed
01:00 One - The Foundation
03:00 Two - The Mental Blocks
03:43 Talking to a Professional #ad
05:25 Three - Building the discipline
06:38 Four - The BEST Keep it simple
07:38 Five - Finding Balance

[@thefootballfolk]

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[@orionold]

How did you hit a 100k. Last time I came here you had 60k.

[@finalsaiyajin6514]

i finally made it i play for man united.i just wanted to thank you!!!

[@shpetimosmani8768]

I wish for every young baller to find this channel…everything you explain makes so much sense. This channel is a gem!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 that’s awesome to hear 🧡

[@ceeceeclarke3620]

I'm saying😫 this man is a coach fam. May God bless him and give him salvation. Amen. Many blessings

[@violent_4274]

May God bless you and your family brother keep up the great work meet you at the top God willing❤

[@lukearnold4264]

I am a 13 year old boy from America and he’s helped me so much I absolutely love you

[@slxxpy707]

I’m 12 and I should really start doing these things more

[@nandhuk2938]

Do the basics, play it simple, good lifestyle and nutrition, and working on the extras... simple recap of the video to make it pro. That's what I am doing and it's gonna pay off

[@vutrinhan3026]

Oh you think thats easy ok bro ok

[@justin5x]

​@@vutrinhan3026y r u hating 🫵🏿

[@Buckets_Daily]

mans actually telling faxcs

[@Buckets_Daily]

@@vutrinhan3026 he's not lying

[@JRR1443]

@@vutrinhan3026simple and easy are very different

[@JulienMelendez-zw4lw]

As a lifelong player, one who travelled across the pond to Europe to try my luck, I look back and feel as if now it is harder more than ever. Just twelve years ago, tech (analytics, systems, monitoring, video) was not where it was today. I coach competitive youth soccer and now high pods are almost becoming mandatory for clubs... at U8... That will only make it harder for today's young players to stand out, but easy for organizations to scout and select what they need to fit their specific systems. The soccer world is changing so incredibly fast, especially the commercial aspects. Mental fortitude is now even more crucial for any success and I can confidently admit that I was not there then to compete at the highest level. Best of luck to our future pros!

[@thefootballfolk]

Definitely agree with you Julien. Ultimately in life, the only thing that is consistent is change.. just happens to feel like it is coming at us faster than ever these days. Hoping through alternate approaches (like these videos on KZbin), coaching and support of young players can keep up 🧡 sounds like you (and your awareness), are part of the way forward. Thanks for dropping this comment - and best of luck to your team 🏆 ⚽️

[@PrinceOfAllSaiyajinz]

Hands down the best football channel that could explain the minute detail so easily without over complicating things and touching those topics which most youtubers won't. ❤️

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate 🧡🧡

[@NYs9thwonder]

As a keeper, this video 1000% It has long since been not the case to be simply a shot stopper. Coaches and teams expect you to have just as much footwork and quality on the ball as the other 10 playing in front of you. You are also expected to take sting out of attacks, while unleashing hell on the other side's back line, while never forgetting that if you screw up, there almost always is no one to bail you out. Not for the faint of heart. I appreciate the constant push for having a strong mental prowess, both in health and awareness. This is the bedrock and sediment for simply being able to endure. This often times is what allows you determine what is passing pain and what is crippling pain and being able to carry on through the best and worst of it all. #COYG

[@crispycat4852]

Its so true about doing the simple things well and showing maturity Maturity equals good decision making Be it when to play the back pass, or to turn left ,to turn right, to see the long pass into space or the short pass to a team mate In space , to give and go or to stay etc etc I could go on and on None of them need be technically difficult but so many techinically excellent players struggle with doing this I have learned this so clearly lately My 11 year old son is on an elite players program or the academy of a Pro club is based In the Ile de France region This area has been called the worlds biggest talent factory ? So its incredibly competitive , just to get to that level at all I guess he is better than 95% of the other kids his age in the country BUT I remind him constantly , what matters is that he ENJOYS playing the game, we have never pushed him, he's only 11 but I think there is some natural talent In the family as his cousin is pro in Frances Ligue one and captains his team , we've seen him play against Messi, Mbappe, Neymar and win which Is hard to process having seen him when he the same age as my son was playing in the grandparents garden Anyway, the point I really want to make Is my son is not the fastest or flashiest player in the team Thats not to say he doesn't have execllent techinical skills , he does all these kids do but its not the way he plays Every week I see a dozen new "Mbappes", so fast , so tricky and great at all the flashy things and he has to play against these kids every week and try to stop them I fear for him ! But HE is his coaches favourite player , not the guy dribbling round half the team or as fast as lightening He plays as a left sided Defender , he's the biggest strongest kid in the team which helps ,every game I see this other kids bounce off him and he's not afraid if a tackle or a crunch I turned up late at one of his games a couple of weeks ago and the very first thing I saw was him flatten some right winger who tried to run by him leaving the poor kid in tears on the floor for 5 minutes And he has a great left foot , for a kid his age , powerful, accurate passer long or short so he now takes all the free kicks and the ball from the keeper But I think what I think the coaches love about him is he IS so coachable He is always listening , he Is able to take instructuon and change his positions and how he plays during a game and his awareness ThIs means hIs CEILING is high and part of this is because he MAKES himself COACHABLE self aware and mature for his age All hIs coaches before always said he had fantatsic vision for a child his age, and maturity which means that on the pitch he makes the right decisions more often than not, be it the simple short pass down the line for his teams own Mbappes to run onto or the crossfield pass into space or the simple back pass or a block or tackle, always being In the right place and position as the last man etc I've learned from watching so many many talented young players over the last few years that this is why he Is his coaches favourite player I couldn't understand at first ! Yes he Is the fastest left foot dribbler in the drills in the team, I'm not trying to say he does have excellent technical abiity and he is physically very strong BUT so do hundreds of other kids , thousands of other kids But he stands out , and thats what you need to do as a player , find a way to stand out, because of his maturity and coachability and decision making , not the flashy things they see week in week out , he has a high ceiling because of this , the coaches look at him and think here Is a player who we can mould and coach into a BETTER player Its not always about what you are now but what Is your POTENTIAL , have you reached your ceiling of coachability , both SELF and by others I just wanted to share this because Its honestly what I have learned from just watching him and the way the coaches like him and asking myself why? I think its goes perfectly with what was said in this video about football being a simple game complicated BY footballers because when you get a player come along who seems to understand this it makes them standout, not all the fancy flashy stuff people are obsessed with and I guess thats what the coaches like so much about him We have never pushed him , quite the opposite and I have no idea at 11 if he'll ever play professionally at any level , so very very few do for so many reasons, and It doesn't matter I just want him to be the best he can be , whatever that Is and love playing Sorry for the long post

[@ophrasbankaccount7716]

This man is giving us betterhelp for this video and setting up the foundation for next comp. Pure class

[@anujpandey4762]

You videos are much more relastic than any other videos.. And i am agree with "keep it simple"

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate! Simplicity is the way to go 🙏🧡

[@spso7280]

Mate your videos are classy. On to the point, simple to understand. Thank you for putting so much effort to your videos for us to watch !

[@danielfagbohunlu5626]

The mental side of the game isnt stressed enough

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@zrzolako1047]

love your videos keep going ,dude💕💕

[@krislacey4313]

God Bless bro, So Thankful I found this channel as a young soon to be pro footballer ❤️

[@DMU-rt6mj]

Thank you coach ive seen you on Instagram im so glad you have a KZbin channel keep doing what your doing ur really helping a lot of people

[@thefootballfolk]

Appreciate that mate 🧡

[@macmuliro3093]

Please keep making videos I need more ❤🙏🏾⚽

[@andrew_j_weber]

You're fantastic. Just keep it going!! Absolutely love your videos.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate!! That means a lot.. COYG!!

[@playmakerlab]

Very good video. I really enjoyed your explanations. I think one component that is missing (that could've been maybe been weaved into the maturity message) is leadership..... football is a team game. I tell all my players that, if when you play, you are not helping your teammates play better, you simply are not a high performer.

[@richsullivan1950]

Yes! Great to see you back Tony, really interesting video. Loved the mental health aspect

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Rich! Yea mental health and sports is such a delicate one. Important to talk about though, especially as it effects a lot of us 🧡

[@Master_Lee1]

Thank you for sharing , i will show this to my brother's, keep up the good work

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@nwasoriacaleb]

Wow, thank you so much, subscribed

[@H09land]

Bro your videos are sooo well edited, simple, and that’s so refreshing people are posting some stupid training session that are just for view but ur vids are fantastic. Also I love how ur videos are all similar esthetic and they are similar looking videos. Gg mate so quality

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@JJRose-iz7iz]

Such a class video.

[@jaikishanahuja]

Thankyou so much sir, this video helped alot ❤

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re very welcome 😊 🧡

[@habitz0922]

Really helpful

[@ekuniverse1]

I was just watching the vid and then I thought the mountain and pitch looks similar to Wellington. Then I went to the channel and you are based in NZ. It's so cool because I've only just discovered your channel and you really are telling us the real gems. So far the vids I've watched have really helped my understanding of the game and what to train on.

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@centipedv8730]

Hey buddy , pls bring out a video about match analysis 🙏 great work 🔥

[@RemusGT]

Congratz on 100k, totally deserved!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you so much 😀🧡🧡

[@flopmcstuffins5636]

Gold, absolute gold. Great video Tony

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@TuLucky]

refreshing watch! good video!

[@thefootballfolk]

Much appreciated! 🧡

[@kranmaster]

Great presentation. Thank you.

[@azizonder1062]

your videos are great for a kid who has a passion and wants to improve. Easy to understand and fun to watch, although I am not one of them thank you for doing it.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much for the comment 🧡 hoping to inspire all ages to fine tune their skills, while making it fun to watch 🙃

[@georgebowen2004]

I love this guys videos so much.

[@j7sportvideo24]

Finally advise I never heard before. I know what I must do now. You are a life changer man. 😎

[@aaronkaplan6441]

wonderful stuff, Love your channel and this is very thoughtful. can't wait to show my 10 yr old who is aspiring pro footballer... he and i both love your channel. As always amazing content 'mate.

[@thefootballfolk]

This has made my day! To think that you both watch the videos is amazing 🧡 Say hiiiii to your son for me!

[@aaronkaplan6441]

Absolutely! count on it. @@thefootballfolk

[@sykconic]

Great video could you go over more factors that you will need to go pro

[@simonteame8398]

Great video

[@orionold]

Bro NO WAY you got over 100k. When I first came to watch your videos you had like only 2k man. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Doinkplayz]

I love this channel. Keep it up bro! 🔥🔥🔥

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate! That’s awesome 🧡

[@salomoncampos2422]

You’re channel is the most underrated, thank you for making this video🙏🏼

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you for watching and for liking it 😁🧡🧡🧡

[@the_king_maker_saisi]

Love your work as always, another excellent video. Thank you.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@marcinho20]

Exactly what I needed for my lunch :p Have a good day!

[@thefootballfolk]

Enjoy 😊🧡

[@danielfagbohunlu5626]

You timing is perfect❤

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@olafkiszka]

Love your videos mate

[@thefootballfolk]

Cheers mate! 🧡🧡🧡

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I absolutely adore this guy

[@thefootballfolk]

I adore you too!!!

[@foxy-dawn1067]

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[@demainewilson-nw6fd]

U helped me improve in a couple months

[@devverma_]

Simply a great channel...👏👏

[@thefootballfolk]

Your comment is simply great too 😊🧡

[@odidhddi]

Congrats on 100k 🎉❤

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you! Thanks for being here 😁🧡

[@ks02056]

Your content is marvelous! Keep up the great work Been learning a lot from your vids Just a quick question, how are those speed portals on your feet? I also have wide and i would like to own a pair of speed boots

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you so much!! 🧡🧡 I’m still trying to break them in actually.. they aren’t great for those of us with wide feet 😂 I had to switch from the Nikes (in the last video) as they broke 😔 they were super comfy

[@ks02056]

@@thefootballfolk oh ok😭 Thank you for responding!

[@pengting69]

hi mate, can you please do a video detailing how to perform well at football trial?

[@millerchassis6119]

awesome video as always, best football youtube channel by a mile.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 🧡

[@millerchassis6119]

@@thefootballfolk you're welcome.

[@jacob_hehe]

Love your videos❤

[@juanka96jv]

Absolutely amazing… AGAIN!!

[@thefootballfolk]

Yay!!! Glad you liked it mate 🧡

[@marioionion2]

This video needs more views

[@saksham7293]

Great video mate❤

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 🧡

[@atiqaly6567]

Hey can you please do more technic videos, chest, headballs, thigh and maybe stopping longballs👌

[@MaskedSoldier93]

Hey Tony! Any plans for videos on pressing / winning the ball back and building up an attack?

[@thefootballfolk]

Ohhh I like this. I hadn’t, but I’ll add it to the list :) thanks matey

[@j7sportvideo24]

Now I understand why Ronaldo put so much emphasis on hard work. He is the perfect modern footballer. He knew in his early United days that talent wasn’t going to be enough. Just fancy skills weren’t going to help the team. This is why young players admire him.

[@DollieMW]

I’m so proud of you 💙

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

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now, this is goood, really good!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it 🧡

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So happy to see you have a sponsor!

[@thefootballfolk]

I know right!!! So grateful 🧡 Good to see you again Dai!

[@daievan1676]

@@thefootballfolk 😁😁 I'm always being here.

[@ZAYEDRBLX]

Next you should teach us how to keep balance goot tutorial btw

[@kingbonda7785]

😊you have thaught me alot 🎉

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ricardopopcorn5771]

Love your vids💯💯⚽⚽

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you Ricardo!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@OctoOscar2777]

i Think a Q/A video would be amazing. for us to know more about you!!!

[@thefootballfolk]

I’ve been thinking about doing a live video. Maybe to celebrate 100k??

[@raemafarid310]

Thanks 👍

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@josephsmth646]

Damn dude channel is taken off like indias moon mission ,congrats dude ,keep coming with your content.

[@peoplelikeus123]

Brilliant

[@SvetotNaFudbalot]

This is the best Football improvement channel on youtube

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome! Thank you

[@bobbywiddattool6966]

clarse fella, great vid once again

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡 thank you 🙏

[@NikZyFN]

Finally not 1 of them same videos as everyone Else saying go Apply for Big academies n if ur over 20 its too late

[@hydrophonic8282]

So good to see you at 100k, i was here when u had only 1 - 2 videos and 1k subs 😂

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s amazing! Can’t quite believe we’re at 100k already 🤯

[@18pound]

im coaching my lil bro to become a soccer player since there's no way I can, ill show this channel to him, thanks

[@user-nn6pl2xk2l]

How to increase calf muscles workout at home . Tutorial videos please

[@salmannadeem2827]

I need help i don't have access to gym equipment how can i strengthen my hamstrings

[@sirman18]

100k subs 🔥

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s bloody crazy!! I just got the notification the the play button is on its way 👀🤯🤯🎉

[@sirman18]

@@thefootballfolk congratulations 🎉 man 💚

[@Michael-gi5th]

Why isnt there a scouting system in ireland where you can do trials that run at least once a year for people of all ages?

[@shpetimosmani8768]

Could you make a video where you show how to properly do Tap-Ins sounds stupid but every time I try so score an „easy“ goal with the first touch I miscalculate it and either I only slightly hit the ball and it goes off target or I do not hit the ball at all and it slides by me…kind of frustrating as a striker

[@thefootballfolk]

Oh man, I feel you pain. Sounds like you might be over thinking it a little. I’ve been there. I would recommend practicing the tap ins 100s of times so that it becomes second nature 🙏

[@armwrestlersanta]

Hey coach what would you do If you were younger?

[@RestingonHope]

My son at 14 joined a British academy and I can vouch this is practical advice and spot on

[@azureff3546]

❤again an informative video 😊

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@azureff3546]

@@thefootballfolk 😊😁

[@demarcoh]

best football channel on youtube

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏🧡

[@musael5747]

can you make a video to get power in youre shots

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey, not sure if you’ve check out the shooting with power video. Should be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKmahJWfrpqDrZIsi=jYk-6ID-mzmayjVo

[@phoenixplayz9582]

One of my favorite teams is arsenal 99-05 they had revolutionary tactics at the time, Do you think if I watched their games the info would still be relevant today.

[@thefootballfolk]

Such a great team. 100% there are relevant things for todays game. In fact, the video I’m working on currently talks about 1 of these techniques 😁🙏

[@eddiefordjour3455]

God bless

[@hasankumar089]

Can you make a video on how to recover from an ankle sprain and how long should we take rest beforePlaying football.

[@thefootballfolk]

Ohhhh I like it. Literally had one a few weeks back. Not to mention the many I had earlier in my career

[@sidewayscake6134]

@@thefootballfolk yeah I have a low and high ankle sprain rn aswell as a minor fracture :( I was wondering if you could make a video on how you can improve while injured? Thanks :)

[@JohnDoe-vy1qv]

Technology is one thing making it so difficult for young players. You can even ger VR software to train in doors and will give you feedback on your technique. Soccer may very well turn into tennis or golf. Where mainly people coming from money are the only ones able to play. Hell, thats largely always been the case in the US and why we will never truly be a top team for men's soccer 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@user-yb2xp1nf7f]

What movie was that clip from? The "ball travels faster than you" clip

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s from the movie “Goal” ⚽️

[@user-yb2xp1nf7f]

@@thefootballfolk thank you :)

[@18hridyandeshpande94]

Could we please get a trivela tutorial. The most unpredictable passing techniques for the opponents to stop 😂😂

[@thefootballfolk]

One day I’ll get to it lol.. promise 🙏

[@LogicStudios_1]

My man has the greatest jawline I have ever seen

[@thefootballfolk]

Haha, thanks mate

[@BBQPringle]

That movie was a W

[@lindenhendricks329]

Nice video you got any tips on how to improve ball mastery so you never lose the ball?

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🧡 oh good question. I would recommend practicing your footwork every day for at least 30mins. Record yourself and compare your movements with others that you aspire to be like :).. but honestly, it’s all about time, practice and making slight adjustments 👍

[@lindenhendricks329]

@@thefootballfolk thank you but you think i should practice the basics before i do the more advanced ones?

[@hamzawajeeh]

I am 14 and I play 7 days a week with my club as a gk is play 7 days a week ok for 2 hours.

[@anandakrishnans6869]

u dont get enough apppreciation , the quality of the video itself deserves more attention

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏🧡

[@_football_talent]

All mental problems starts from health problems such as low testosterone, high prolactin, poor sleep , low dopamine etc

[@OmarGitteh]

Can you post about confident

[@thefootballfolk]

I’ll add it to the list mate. Been thinking about this for a while 🤔

[@mocerlaalacbaino]

There's a book called Soccer IQ. I think about that book sometimes.

[@YogabyKorrie]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ASTROGAMERZ24]

Sir please make videos for people who train in homes(with marble tiles) like me no ground ,cones just a ball and feet ❤ How do we train just how sir how😢

[@thefootballfolk]

Just keep trying to recreate simple training drills. Like dribbling, Tonnes of small touches around cones, plenty of juggling. Keep it simple. Simplicity is everything

[@ASTROGAMERZ24]

Sir the ball doesn't stay at its place my father says don't play because he says the sound will go to the neighbours house, where i do play in the afternoon is not even 5 foot square with marble tiles (I play barefoot) what do I do , although I go to academy I need to to do something myself to reach ronaldo messi levels Edit: people are liking my comment they are like me Indians with no resources people like you can help us 😞 you need to help

[@ASTROGAMERZ24]

@@thefootballfolk only if you could understand and talk to me 😭

[@hifdif4438]

Go to ur local park or smth innit

[@TheSiberianTravelDude]

@@ASTROGAMERZ24im in the same shoes pal but i think if you really want to play you must convince your father that this will improve you to reach your dreams. Or you just play behind his back 🫤

[@funkymonkey64]

Good

[@ItzDarkq]

Hey man, im a huge fan and i would like a diet cus im quite fat. Have a good day mate