The TRUTH on why I’m NOT a Pro…

[@BecomeElite]

Getting that first contract can be an absolute grind, man. You need everything to line up perfectly to finally put pen to paper. It took me over a year and a half and over a dozen trials, combines, try-outs, etc before I finally got my opportunity, then you just have to run with it. Keep pushing, Griff! Best of luck

[@divisiononefitness]

@@BecomeElite Appreciate that Matt! 🤝

[@akindekoayodotun9702]

Become elite I am a big fan I want to be a pro like you

[@MesutÖzil.6]

holy sh*t, subscribed to both you guys never thought they would meet

[@mathmagician155]

God will make your path clear.. keep pushing!

[@gdiddy2274]

You work hard , you will get rewarded for your graft with a chance just keep pushing

[@DullaTakesYouToSchool]

Not always man.. I grinded like a fvkin b!tch.. i swear on my grave.. Just hours an hours an hours of training, games, more and more and more... am I one the best technical players in the east coast? 100% w out a damn question.. You watch neymar play? Ok well i'm a replica of it so nothing different.. if anything different is im probably more techy. Its all about who you know and a lot of luck. Simple as that

[@gdiddy2274]

@@DullaTakesYouToSchool lololol I’m sure you feel like neymar regen in your men’s league

[@DullaTakesYouToSchool]

@@gdiddy2274 my g i played bundesliga 2🤣🤣 nothin guarenteed out here. Political asf too.. Long story short, i dawg on everyone and it sucks bc they can never get the ball.. almost as if you have no power to control anything and its just happening to you lol

[@OfficialVontify]

@@DullaTakesYouToSchoolshow some highlights

[@MrKmart19]

Hey man I’ve been following your channel for a while and you have great content, as for your soccer journey keep going man never give up! You’re a great player keep believing always! 🙌👏😎😌⚽️

[@ligmuhnuts1665]

You should make a video of your typical pre season favorite gym and cardio exercises also diet on how you built muscle!

[@jamilchowdhury1321]

Keep going bro… only a matter of time! Absolute baller! From London

[@Goat_edits7..]

Keep your head up, bro. God put this obstacle in front of you for a reason get through the obstacle. Keep your head up and stay healthy and come back stronger.

[@RAD_Dad3]

Keep your head up kid o as you started everything happens for a reason. God is good everyday and everyday god is good. Hope to see you on day in the MLS. God speed!!!

[@Stars_6123]

Great content man your moment will come!

[@Stars_6123]

LONG VIDEO IDEA: Talk about your whole soccer career before college

[@MaxSchaefer-q1j]

You are a great player and a hard worker and you deserve it!! Only a matter of time before you get your opportunity. You got this!

[@Cameron._gibbs]

You got this man this inspired me that you still have next season to go pro god bless thanks for the content

[@KingKevin_Segura]

Love your hardworking mentality, it was so unfortunate but u got it in the future for sure🙏🏽🔥

[@spike17official]

Vamos Griff, you’re creating a story and it’s gonna end up being an amazing one. Cheers from Salt Lake City, Utah 💪🏽⚽️❤

[@AACPlayz]

Never give up bro keep working hard

[@Magicace22]

I’m born and raised in Hartford CT. Dope to see you in that clip!

[@sarahhogan5667]

Great video, love your content and hard work 😊

[@CounterMoon_]

I hope you get there bro🙏🙏

[@imtoosliiick412]

I dont know if it's just me, but when you are making those noises, it makes me think of the equivalent of a boxer doing the same when throwing punches.

[@DryeFilmsLimited]

Down here in the south, it is either really hot or really cold. I play on defense, so im a bigger guy, and there have been instances where i have had to leave training. it sucks sometimes but you get used to it. Center Back not Left or Right.

[@weupboys]

12 times around the pitch under 4:30? Nah man US Soccer is fucked. They try to prove your "fitness" by making you run like a fucking animal. European football is not like that

[@abdo2cold]

Hey bro can you make a video about how to shoot with power bc your shooting power is crazyy

[@nwigginton_]

Hey man really enjoying your videos. I’m 22 currently and wondering if I could walk to my local community college team in the fall. I'm serious and dedicated and play in an 8v8 league as well as training. Played at JV level in high school. Can i make the comeback in one summer?

[@JackSanford-b2j]

I just want to let you know that you are crazy at soccer and will get to prove you chance agian. Just keep your head up. after seeing all your videos, it makes me want to play in college just like. You motivated me to keep my head up and never stop. Thank you❤

[@DemetriKaragiannis]

We didn’t kick you off I asked u to play with us 😂

[@estebanmazier8004]

Someone that was a standout D1 player ain’t gonna waste his time playing with a high school team

[@TheRealFootyYT]

@@estebanmazier8004he’s just try8ng to say that he didn’t kick him off

[@AdityaBag14]

​@@estebanmazier8004 playing makes you better not worse, you can play with anyone what matters is how you are playing. Yeah it's true playing with better players than you will help improve more but it doesn't mean playing with juniors will make you down

[@ulicastaneda8177]

@@AdityaBag14i kinda agree but disagree, i feel like since he played at a high level he knows the level wouldn’t be as good as it is as the collegiate level he’s played at. Maybe that’s why he wouldn’t get better because maybe the tempo/ rhythm of play is too slow and sluggish.

[@estebanmazier8004]

@@AdityaBag14 right and wrong when it’s that much of a difference imo but also seems like he wanted to work his week foot and do his own specific stuff so another good reason to not play n

[@valentinibarra-luna5493]

Hey what’s up man, Have you thought about playing over seas?

[@wangpark6509]

You are a beast. Don’t let this minor set back affect your mindset. It’s simply a matter of time before we see you in the big leagues

[@sylviehandley4335]

I have to train in 98 degree weather 😂

[@isaacscheersoccer734]

Should’ve came to the Independence for preseason boss man! Good luck in your professional journey!

[@kudakwashemuparaganda]

Your set up class

[@Ronaldo_officia]

Siu😊

[@arturobarrios6231]

The cross workout at 8:00 I think shows why you're not professional. Professionals take less time to adjust after the cutback.

[@frisologher4925]

Totally agree, he is doing 4 extra steps before even shooting.

[@cityfootballuk]

everyone sub to this man!

[@JackBall-li2bc]

I’m also a u13 Left back do you have any tips on how to progress and also some ideas for solo training sessions

[@estebanmazier8004]

Why not go abroad? U would not have to wait as long to go on trials/preseason and if u have a relative (parent or grandparent) that was an eu citizen then u can get an eu passport which makes it way easier

[@eddieteah3102]

Injuries ends everything - hope you get better

[@matthuertas9318]

Journey is a beautiful thing brother. We continue to go everyday non stop, believing that God will open the right doors at the right time. You’re a fantastic player, you’ll find your team. Trust me.

[@MolloyDadda247Luke]

Bro you should try join some teams down in Australia and New Zealand. They've just expanded the A League to include a new team Auckland FC. The A League is similar quality to MLS.

[@Aar0nplayz]

Keep training, your time to go pro will come whether it's with another MLS Next Pro. Maybe even with Ben in the USL1

[@MaybeAnt]

Congrats Griff!! Saw Hartford post and was like, this guy looks familiar 😂

[@dnspower3118]

keep pushing bro>> you are not alone)

[@mercado9825]

Can you try flying to Central America I feel like going to smaller countries and having more opportunities can really help you a lot especially with experience

[@Aiden-z7y]

aye griffin and ben is aiden and i play for my hs team and htx dynamo academy can you give all of us a vid on how to get offers on the college level. I want to end up playing in college but i have no idea how. I also emailed Griffin abt this so check that as well

[@Kobwls]

Hi is your pushups and pull-ups for a training plan or just to get muscle

[@bizproblemsolutions3208]

For finishing try keeping your head down on the ball all the way through your shot with the same power you’ll hit consistent screamers that stay just under the bar.

[@nogenetic512]

Feel like I played against you before. You grew up in Jersey?

[@Ent3r_IsNoob]

Man you really help me out thanks a lot, you inspire me to be great

[@Pacificfinishcarpentry]

Dope video I could’ve been signed also but at the wrong moment I’ll get hurt , it’s life but seeing someone positive about it is dope keep up the vids

[@AntonioDiaz]

Good stuff keep it up!

[@tyler.kato21]

Do you have an agent, or do you figure out connections and trials yourself?

[@Karim-sh8pu]

Your breathing technique is bad af bro

[@esp1rocking]

Your weak foot is so good how’d you get it that good!😅

[@TheEditsKing1]

Is no one gonna talk about how lucky he is to have his right foot as his weak foot 😂 😂 😊

[@LateNightKidzzz]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dannyalvarez7783]

How old is he? 22?

[@MohammedAli-ik7pr]

i know how you fell it’s not easy but i hope you get the chance you deserve

[@guadalupealarcon4521]

What happened to Ben? Do you still keep in touch with him?

[@jaydenchen2833]

Did you play for Monmouth University because I go there now.

[@james-ew9vb]

he did

[@elliotsandgren6414]

Just keep pushinh griff. Stay fit and belive. Your chance Will come💪🏻

[@ryliesiddall64]

Keep going man! Great content

[@duncan8281]

What about Ben

[@Soccer24A]

Keep grinding 🤙

[@magamaga1827]

I don't know man, those ankles never really come back 100%. Just saying bro. I'd give it another year but after that you gotta kinda start thinking about the real world. I played for St. John's way back in the day, got my degree and started making money. I know a lot of guys that chased the dream into their late 20s only to have to enter the workforce way way behind their piers. I also think you kids train way too much nowadays. So much stress on your knees and legs and, in your case, the ankle. I always preferred and believed just playing in games of any sort was better than doing tons of drills on your own and stressing the body beyond its norms.

[@idrkhim]

broo pls reply some comments🫡

[@brightredapple9512]

yo, keep up the good work, well done and well deserved for everything

[@raghavramv8272]

Bro india we play in 37 degree😂😂

[@619akil]

You are mentally strong, keep your heads up brother! God has better plan for you for sure!!

[@nermindraz1788]

W work ethic ❤

[@chinyeregilberts4217]

Keep working hard and you will definitely make it

[@Morgh1x]

Doing that drill killed me

[@Hxydznz]

Great job

[@jonathananthony2062]

Good looks. Head up

[@Stake_08]

Love this form of content would love more

[@jcamp3908]

He's a left back and all he does is shooting drills 🤔 oohhh ohhh ahhh shhhh ohhh 😂😂😂 left backs first job is to defend

[@tgmyfddjbddf]

Bros never played football

[@jcamp3908]

@@tgmyfddjbddf who

[@igotshot4001]

Post more vids 😢

[@ziongamer1st904]

Good luck

[@liamp41]

Good luck w ur dreams bro

[@FULLSENDFC]

hes so hot

[@strawhatnoluffy3479]

Freaky ah jit

[@FULLSENDFC]

@@strawhatnoluffy3479 what language is that last word

[@ivy8483]

@@FULLSENDFCblacky

[@Giomz]

Freaky ahh comment

[@ziongamer1st904]

So will you never go pro

[@NathanielGil-p6m]

Just wanted to say your a beast bro 🔥🪖

[@babatunde5385]

Unfortunate man. Stay with it and keep pushing 👊

[@idrkhim]

what happened to him

[@futrix3022]

stay on that grind man keep it up!

[@josuerivera3611]

I wish the best for you bro

[@Userteddysong]

nah he just couldnt make it. it is what it is. just wasnt good enough.

[@MaybeAnt]

Damn, this did not age well at all lmaooooo

[@arturobarrios6231]

You're not a pro because you're worse than all the other players that coaches have to choose from. Simple as that.