Agree. Short buildup, to the point, recognizable. Don't see anything in the description about the intro music... Usually it means a song from one of those royalty free sites (lots of great stuff) Anyone know it's origin?
If you love football. Youll love every moment with it. I hate seeing “should you enjoy” training or practice. As a kid i wasnt blessed with the opportunitys to play football for club teams and advance. i enjoy every moment with the game, because with the game, it gives you life. One day we will be old and we wont be able to play the beautiful game anymore, but only admire what we used to be.
if you enjoy every moment, you’re probably not that good, football is full of ups and downs and fitness training is definitely not fun, especially individual fitness sessions, when you have to find ur own internal motivation to push yourself
@@FahadHussaini i enjoy having to work hard. That is just me, it isn’t always fun but I think if you don’t enjoy getting better and working hard then it isn’t for you.
One thing I love about Matt, that most youtubers won't do, is that every drill that he does has already been explained to us that why he does it, how it benefits him and why we should it. Absolute legend🙌🏻
This is one of the best questions I have seen. I wonder if Matt will feel comfortable calling out former teammates in order to reply. I also wonder how much of the problem is actually caused by the coach. Even if the coach is positive, does that same coach allow for toxicity?
@@Messi-bf2oz Damn bro, kill? perhaps you hold too much resentment or anger towards something in life that you would wish death to someone. Look with in before blaming others.
Q&A: How should you plan out your individual training sessions? Also, what should be in your training sessions? When should you practice ball maestry, shooting, dribbling, passing, etc. Should you add all aspects in your training? I really want to work smart and hard at the same time. Hopefully you get to this soon! Love your videos Matt.
Matt...amazing. There’s a reason he’s a pro. It’s the little things. The proper warm up. The sound of the turf from the crisp one touch pass . The cool down. The nutrition. It’s discipline
Q&A: Matt, I’m not trying to say you should or shouldn’t do mental training, but I am just wondering why you don’t really do it (at least that is the way it comes off in your videos)? Things like affirmations, breathing exercises, actively working on your attitude, being in the now or even using a mental training program or app. There are so many possibilities of people offering mental training and I just don’t see why you wouldn’t be doing this. You absolutely CAN improve your game from doing mental exercises. I agree that you can’t really prepare for injuries, living alone, surgeries, developing discipline etc. You just have to DO those things. BUT you can use affirmations, breathing exercises, and follow these great programs out there to improve your game massively. Almost all the teams in the big leagues around the world have mental trainers because they know how much they help. Having that mental edge could just be the decider between a good player and a fantastic player. Now, this is only MY opinion but, I honestly think that lack mental training is what’s holding you back from MLS. Just my thoughts.
Peter Kjeldsen Matt's strong mentality is one of his bigggest strengths, so I think it would take away from his time to work even more on that. He should continue to work on his technical ability and creativity with the ball, areas that he needs to improve to have a standout season in the USL. I personally think that Matt's mentality is what will get him to the MLS, not hold him back.
I think it’s too late. I’ve been watching Matt for a while, and he’s made great strides of improvement, BUT he’s 28. There are people just as good as him who are 6-8 years younger, and those younger guys have more time to improve. Consistent starter on a good USL team is definitely something to be proud of.
@@ShortsCreatorGuy yeah definitely USL is something to be proud of, but I am just saying that this type of mental training could improve him just that extra bit to help him push to higher levels
Q&A: What do you think of meditation? Like how often do you use visualization techniques in before your games? Will John had some interesting takes and I would like to hear yours.
I’ve been watching you since you were in New Zealand dealing with your groin injury and I just want to say that you helped me enjoy the hard work needed to advance my level of play. Thanks Matt and keep up the good work with the videos they are banging right now 🔥👍🏽
Matt what’s up man quick question hopefully it gets on the next video. How do you manage friends, relationships/ marriage all while training at the highest level you can be?
Q & A: Matt please i have few question. how good was level of football in germany?what was the biggest difference against US? How well you were paid? and last question is how you communicated with people who did not speak English? Thank you and wish u all the best Matt❤️
Great topic today man! I totally agree with deliberate training and saw changes in my journey when I started to train deliberately and not just go through the motions. Training with intent & purpose is key to improve imo. Also when it gets gritty and tough such a killing yourself with fitness, I always tell myself that there’s someone out there training harder than me to sign a pro and the pain will be worth it in the end 🙌🏾
I screen recorded when you said the difference between fun and deliberate training because I meet so many people that don't know the difference but they need to hear it.
Hey man, Big fan here Just an advice, Whenever you do a video saying " should you enjoy deliberate training" or any other QnA, just do the taking. I sometimes feel bored skipping 10-13 minutes on every video just to get to the part where you're gonna start talking. I feel you should segregate your training sessions and QnA s. So that the people who just want the talking part get what they want and people who want to see your training session see what they want to see.
Q&A : how did you develop relationships with people that helped you get into d1 soccer, and what did you do to get known. I’m looking to play for college but i don’t know how to get known and give myself a good chance of playing for a college.
That's what my team does here in Belize. RSFC 10,000 Hours (Rising Stars FC). Great stuff, enjoy the videos and love the insight from your perspective.
I was wondering this too recently over quarantine I’ve been working out a lot and going for a lot of runs, just training a lot more in general which I thought would help with my performance and it did in part but when I got back into matches I have felt quite tired and slow so then I decided to lower down how much training I was doing and almost instantly I felt a lot sharper and better
Big thing is development but at the end of the day football is about performing in games and trainings are meant to enhance your performance and also develop you over the long run but games are the main thing
Q&A: Matt, I think such an underrated topic that plays into soccer or any sport is posture. I have had recent injuries to my lower back, Hip flexors, and tight shoulders due to bad posture (Anterior Pelvic Tilt) Over the past couple of months, I Have been very keen on improving my posture and have seen a difference in my strength, speed, and even technique. I think this is crucial to anyone's game, and its very under looked. What is your opinion on this?
Q & A: how do you continuously remain motivated. More specifically, after a football related setback or maybe a setback in your personal, how does one stay motivated or focused in your opinion?
I love deliberate training its weird but I love training for an hour in 105 degree weather I love getting up earlier than everyone to train hard. I love it.
@@tylerrolfe8516 Exactly!! So unfair. I can understand the hire prices for matches, but we should be allowed to use the pitch to train. Where are you from? What do you use for individual training?
I’ve been having trouble staying aggressive and going into challenges. I always think I’m going to get hurt but I know that if I go in soft then I will. It’s all in my head I just don’t know how to overcome it
Matt would say the latter, for sure. He never runs long distance. But I'd say it depends on what you enjoy and what your existing strengths and weaknesses are.
Fields like this in Miami? I can only dream... Matt can you give us a set/rep count for the drills? Might incorporate some of these into my own trainings and videos. Thanks!
Q&A: as a young player I always get told I am doing to many workouts and training and that I am going to burn out or get injured what advice do you have?
For me I don't exactly enjoy deliberate training but it is the only way I train. Idk for me not doing deliberate training is a waste of time so every individual training I do is deliberate
when you are confident enough , you won't stressed about these things . You just know that you can and you are able to improve every day . Stay consistent and believe in your PLAN and workout routine ! #becomeElite @becomeElite
Matt during the off-season , would you consider making a NFL field goal video ? I bet a pro soccer player like you would do well maybe even brake the record for a NFL field goal .
When it comes to training the technical aspects of the game, such as shooting or crossing, how many reps should you do? And are you counting the rep regardless if it was a successful or not, or does it have to be close to perfectly performed?
Very good question. I heard a podcast that Steph Curry would never leave the gym until he had swished five baskets in a row. In other words, he did it to perfection. But, of course, he did not start with doing that. He probably started with three baskets in a row and then kept improving.
Great Video, I am really enjoying the offseason series! I Would like to know if you consider sessions to improve your speed or vertical jump as deliberate training in the sence of the 10,000 hour rule as well, or do you think it's just about improving your tecnique?
What is your advice for a youth player who has had two major injuries in the past year that kept them out for 3+ months each? How can that player get back to their top form both mentally and physically?
Q & A: Due to covid, some athletes have been forced to skip high school soccer seasons, some athletes, including me, ended up missing their senior year of high school soccer, due to this, i don't have highlight reels or coach recommendations to send to colleges when starting to search for schools to play at. How do you recommend we present ourselves to college coaches if we are lacking a highlight reel or coach recommendations due to covid. I would really appreciate it if you helped me w this
it depends what type of school youre looking to attend. for non-D1 schools, go to their ID camp in the winter or just reach out to the coach. for D1s, try reaching out to coaches with an almost pitch of yourself, or you could make a video of yourself doing a training session. some film is better than no film
The intro never gets old
Yh
Faxxx
Agree. Short buildup, to the point, recognizable.
Don't see anything in the description about the intro music... Usually it means a song from one of those royalty free sites (lots of great stuff)
Anyone know it's origin?
The best intro ever
I remember when he talked about how he made the X switch hahah
If you love football. Youll love every moment with it.
I hate seeing “should you enjoy” training or practice. As a kid i wasnt blessed with the opportunitys to play football for club teams and advance.
i enjoy every moment with the game, because with the game, it gives you life.
One day we will be old and we wont be able to play the beautiful game anymore, but only admire what we used to be.
Yea I agree
if you enjoy every moment, you’re probably not that good, football is full of ups and downs and fitness training is definitely not fun, especially individual fitness sessions, when you have to find ur own internal motivation to push yourself
@@FahadHussaini i enjoy having to work hard. That is just me, it isn’t always fun but I think if you don’t enjoy getting better and working hard then it isn’t for you.
@@michaelmccarthy9899 then you’re not working hard enough
@@FahadHussaini or you are being stubborn and don’t realize that it can be different from person to person
Opening Drone Shots and Cinematics though 🤩
One thing I love about Matt, that most youtubers won't do, is that every drill that he does has already been explained to us that why he does it, how it benefits him and why we should it. Absolute legend🙌🏻
Q&A: Do you have any advice on how to deal with toxic teammates? -Without leaving the team that you’re on?
Same problem here, they are so annoying lol
Yh same I’m playing for a team run now some of my teammates aren’t the nicest players to play with just brings the whole team down ngl
This is one of the best questions I have seen. I wonder if Matt will feel comfortable calling out former teammates in order to reply. I also wonder how much of the problem is actually caused by the coach. Even if the coach is positive, does that same coach allow for toxicity?
@@Messi-bf2oz Damn bro, kill? perhaps you hold too much resentment or anger towards something in life that you would wish death to someone. Look with in before blaming others.
Holy shit good question
WE LOVE YOU SHELDONN
Beautiful field, early in the morning, and cold weather. Can't get any better than that
Q&A: How does the transfer process look like in college soccer?
Q&A: How should you plan out your individual training sessions? Also, what should be in your training sessions? When should you practice ball maestry, shooting, dribbling, passing, etc. Should you add all aspects in your training? I really want to work smart and hard at the same time. Hopefully you get to this soon! Love your videos Matt.
Matt...amazing. There’s a reason he’s a pro. It’s the little things. The proper warm up. The sound of the turf from the crisp one touch pass . The cool down. The nutrition. It’s discipline
How was the transition from a striker in high school to a left back now? Did you like that change?
Yea he’s professional
@@LilSoccerPros why do I always see u on brandao and Matt’s comment section
@@nateskillz8037 lol because I’m bored
In school
Hats off to Vince for wearing a mask during the entire session
Athlete’s express is typing.......
his face must have been burning lol. i guess it is cold in portland.
I wast just watching your "Day in a life" videos from Germany and to see the difference in video quality is actually incredible. Keep it up man 👌👍💪
Q&A: Matt, I’m not trying to say you should or shouldn’t do mental training, but I am just wondering why you don’t really do it (at least that is the way it comes off in your videos)? Things like affirmations, breathing exercises, actively working on your attitude, being in the now or even using a mental training program or app. There are so many possibilities of people offering mental training and I just don’t see why you wouldn’t be doing this.
You absolutely CAN improve your game from doing mental exercises. I agree that you can’t really prepare for injuries, living alone, surgeries, developing discipline etc. You just have to DO those things. BUT you can use affirmations, breathing exercises, and follow these great programs out there to improve your game massively. Almost all the teams in the big leagues around the world have mental trainers because they know how much they help. Having that mental edge could just be the decider between a good player and a fantastic player.
Now, this is only MY opinion but, I honestly think that lack mental training is what’s holding you back from MLS. Just my thoughts.
Peter Kjeldsen Matt's strong mentality is one of his bigggest strengths, so I think it would take away from his time to work even more on that. He should continue to work on his technical ability and creativity with the ball, areas that he needs to improve to have a standout season in the USL. I personally think that Matt's mentality is what will get him to the MLS, not hold him back.
I think it’s too late. I’ve been watching Matt for a while, and he’s made great strides of improvement, BUT he’s 28. There are people just as good as him who are 6-8 years younger, and those younger guys have more time to improve. Consistent starter on a good USL team is definitely something to be proud of.
@@ShortsCreatorGuy yeah definitely USL is something to be proud of, but I am just saying that this type of mental training could improve him just that extra bit to help him push to higher levels
Q&A: What do you think of meditation? Like how often do you use visualization techniques in before your games? Will John had some interesting takes and I would like to hear yours.
I’ve been watching you since you were in New Zealand dealing with your groin injury and I just want to say that you helped me enjoy the hard work needed to advance my level of play. Thanks Matt and keep up the good work with the videos they are banging right now 🔥👍🏽
You just reminded me of some guys I know going through groin & hip problems... Definitely going to send them those post St Louis videos.
That answer at the end, wow. You’ve gotten so much better over the years, nice to grind and watch yours as well. Love it
Q&A: What did u have to give up in order to play professionally? What sacrifices did u have to make and were those sacrifices worth it?
Thanks
Matt what’s up man quick question hopefully it gets on the next video.
How do you manage friends, relationships/ marriage all while training at the highest level you can be?
Great question
Bump
please carry on making analysis videos, I love them. Also could you please make a video on when to over lap and when not to. Thanx.
Q&A
What do you recommend for a person who is trying to gain muscle without access to a gym or weights?
Q & A: Matt please i have few question. how good was level of football in germany?what was the biggest difference against US? How well you were paid? and last question is how you communicated with people who did not speak English? Thank you and wish u all the best Matt❤️
Q and A: What skills should you learn in your early years and what other skills should you learn later on like at 18,19,20 etc.
Great topic today man! I totally agree with deliberate training and saw changes in my journey when I started to train deliberately and not just go through the motions. Training with intent & purpose is key to improve imo. Also when it gets gritty and tough such a killing yourself with fitness, I always tell myself that there’s someone out there training harder than me to sign a pro and the pain will be worth it in the end 🙌🏾
Thank you for the vid your a legend man.🤗🤗🤗
My season ended 2 weeks ago, we got to semi state, but now I’m back to the grind and started training again this week
Q&A
Do you trash talk while play? Try to get into your opponents head.
I screen recorded when you said the difference between fun and deliberate training because I meet so many people that don't know the difference but they need to hear it.
Off season by far the best 🙌
Great video Sheldon you got very real with the question 💯💪🏽
Please we want you to play in the big leagues you deserve it and you work so hard
Q&A: Is there a way to go to college, and become a pro without playing college soccer?
Hey man, Big fan here
Just an advice,
Whenever you do a video saying " should you enjoy deliberate training" or any other QnA, just do the taking.
I sometimes feel bored skipping 10-13 minutes on every video just to get to the part where you're gonna start talking. I feel you should segregate your training sessions and QnA s. So that the people who just want the talking part get what they want and people who want to see your training session see what they want to see.
It’s funny to se how he stared on GoPro and now we have full montages with cool music I love it 😄
Love this series I have already learn so much thanks to you keep up the good work matt
He’s such a big inspiration to me 💪🏽
No talk straight into the training film .Love it 👍🏻
Q&A : how did you develop relationships with people that helped you get into d1 soccer, and what did you do to get known. I’m looking to play for college but i don’t know how to get known and give myself a good chance of playing for a college.
That's what my team does here in Belize. RSFC 10,000 Hours (Rising Stars FC). Great stuff, enjoy the videos and love the insight from your perspective.
3:34 that was cool af
Q&A: How do you know you should stop chasing professional soccer?
Matt did a podcast series in 2019 interviewing his teammates. This was one of the main questions.
I live in Canada, and there is snow already, so, only working out for know on lol
The other guys accuracy in the turn and pass drill is pretty good 👍
I like this kid, he seems calm on the ball
Q&A : Hey matt, what are the things that seperates a USL PLAYER and top MLS player or any other top players of top leagues like laliga and bundesliga.
@ETHAN DWAYNE DA COSTA plse send link of that video.
Yes please make that 10,00 hours video, also whats the name of that background music?
Do not change your intro ever. Absolute motivated no joke 😂
Damn Matt you were on fire the whole time. You were steaming.
5:36 siren head is roaming around there😂😂
You’re getting good at this football thing dewdddd
😂
Q+A: when in youth years [10,11,12,13] what type of training should you focus on compared to later in life
Q&A : what should be a winger's week long practice be? (speed training, stamina, agility, etc) And how many days a week?
Q and A how important are friends in football and in becoming a good player?
Q: Would you recomend young player to follow this «grind mentality», and train as much as possible, or to train less and always have more energy?
I was wondering this too recently over quarantine I’ve been working out a lot and going for a lot of runs, just training a lot more in general which I thought would help with my performance and it did in part but when I got back into matches I have felt quite tired and slow so then I decided to lower down how much training I was doing and almost instantly I felt a lot sharper and better
@@eoincunningham2475 samee
Big thing is development but at the end of the day football is about performing in games and trainings are meant to enhance your performance and also develop you over the long run but games are the main thing
Train as long as you can maintain focus. When you start losing focus, then you are actually training bad habits.
Great video, also my training has resumed!!!
Q&A: Matt, I think such an underrated topic that plays into soccer or any sport is posture. I have had recent injuries to my lower back, Hip flexors, and tight shoulders due to bad posture (Anterior Pelvic Tilt) Over the past couple of months, I Have been very keen on improving my posture and have seen a difference in my strength, speed, and even technique. I think this is crucial to anyone's game, and its very under looked. What is your opinion on this?
Why my mans training with a mask on, everyone knows corona doesn’t like soccer so It’s all good
The state of Oregon made it a requirement for youth players to train and play with masks on
Really damn that tuff af
@@RandomGamer1203: sheesh😬
Could you tell us some tips to hype ourselves and our teammates before and during the games....!
Q & A: how do you continuously remain motivated. More specifically, after a football related setback or maybe a setback in your personal, how does one stay motivated or focused in your opinion?
amazing video , i really like your answer in Q&A of this video
Best 20 minutes of my day :)
You don't need to enjoy it but you need to do it
Question: what do you hate most about wingers as a full back and why? This would benefit me as a winger.
I've been waiting on a good video about this
Right now my life consists of training and waiting for Matt to release the new video...
How should we adjust our weight in football . How to gain maximum fitness for football ????
the pitch you used in this video and other videos, are they free?
yo matt can you do some drills for right backs?
Watch his last vid
Vince is such a good player!
I love deliberate training its weird but I love training for an hour in 105 degree weather I love getting up earlier than everyone to train hard. I love it.
brunch nice bunch
QnA: Do you calculate you calories? Why/why not? How do you know your resting metabolism?
Anyone else here from England jealous of how they have pitches available to use? I have to use public parks and concrete to train 😢
3G costs a fortune to rent as well
@@tylerrolfe8516 Exactly!! So unfair. I can understand the hire prices for matches, but we should be allowed to use the pitch to train. Where are you from? What do you use for individual training?
How long do you train individualy including time in the gym
Honestly his breakfast looks low key really good
I’ve been having trouble staying aggressive and going into challenges. I always think I’m going to get hurt but I know that if I go in soft then I will. It’s all in my head I just don’t know how to overcome it
Q&A: Hey Matt how are you maintaining your diet while on the go to train during the off-season?
Hey Matt, the book Range from David Epstein is a very interesting different view for the 10,000 hour rule. Suggest you read that!
any tips on recovering from a sprained ankle
Q&A: Is it better for footballers to run long distance at a jogging pace or short repetitive sprints for cardio?
Matt would say the latter, for sure. He never runs long distance. But I'd say it depends on what you enjoy and what your existing strengths and weaknesses are.
Your Intro stupidly gooood🙌🔥🔥
Fields like this in Miami? I can only dream... Matt can you give us a set/rep count for the drills? Might incorporate some of these into my own trainings and videos. Thanks!
What was in that bottle that he squeezed into the smoothie?
Q&A: as a young player I always get told I am doing to many workouts and training and that I am going to burn out or get injured what advice do you have?
Ignore them and keep training as long as you enjoy it. If and when you burn out, slow down or take a break.
For me I don't exactly enjoy deliberate training but it is the only way I train. Idk for me not doing deliberate training is a waste of time so every individual training I do is deliberate
very good work
Just a question- what song do you use in the Against All Odds Podcast intros and your intro while you were in Germany?
when you are confident enough , you won't stressed about these things . You just know that you can and you are able to improve every day . Stay consistent and believe in your PLAN and workout routine !
#becomeElite @becomeElite
Matt during the off-season , would you consider making a NFL field goal video ? I bet a pro soccer player like you would do well maybe even brake the record for a NFL field goal .
Someone tells the guy that if he maintain the social distancing he isn’t gonna get corona virus😂😂
i kinda want a review of those vapor 11s and just your vapors in general, also have you thought about upgrading to vapor 13 and 14 when they release?
When it comes to training the technical aspects of the game, such as shooting or crossing, how many reps should you do? And are you counting the rep regardless if it was a successful or not, or does it have to be close to perfectly performed?
Very good question. I heard a podcast that Steph Curry would never leave the gym until he had swished five baskets in a row. In other words, he did it to perfection. But, of course, he did not start with doing that. He probably started with three baskets in a row and then kept improving.
or punch idk
Great Video, I am really enjoying the offseason series! I Would like to know if you consider sessions to improve your speed or vertical jump as deliberate training in the sence of the 10,000 hour rule as well, or do you think it's just about improving your tecnique?
I love deliberate training I still jave fun doing it by myself and take it serious and I always think to myself I want to be a pro so bad.
Q&A- How should I approach being on a team where most of the players are better than me?
What is your advice for a youth player who has had two major injuries in the past year that kept them out for 3+ months each? How can that player get back to their top form both mentally and physically?
Q & A: Due to covid, some athletes have been forced to skip high school soccer seasons, some athletes, including me, ended up missing their senior year of high school soccer, due to this, i don't have highlight reels or coach recommendations to send to colleges when starting to search for schools to play at. How do you recommend we present ourselves to college coaches if we are lacking a highlight reel or coach recommendations due to covid. I would really appreciate it if you helped me w this
the ID Camps the college offers are the best way for coaches to see you play
it depends what type of school youre looking to attend. for non-D1 schools, go to their ID camp in the winter or just reach out to the coach. for D1s, try reaching out to coaches with an almost pitch of yourself, or you could make a video of yourself doing a training session. some film is better than no film
Really important question: 12:00 is that Salsa El Yucateco?
Yoooo!!! Love from Earth