Why Am I Not A Professional Footballer?
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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About this video: In this video we go over how to become a professional footballer by going over the pitfalls I fell into that prevented me from maximizing my potential when I was younger!
These pitfalls were all my own doing. Another important lesson when pursuing any big goal is to take 100% responsibility for it. sure, it's easier to assign blame to anyone or anything other than yourself, but it doesn't help you.
The only way you improve, get to a high level, and achieve your goals, is by looking at yourself and saying "I am responsible."
You do that, and things will change. They may be difficult, but they will change.
I go over the main reasons I never became a pro footballer and what you can learn from the mistakes that I made. This is really important if you are actually serious about pursuing professional football or any high level of football. This is advice I wish I had heard when I was around 12-14.
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Hey there Dave, Im 20 and a player for my men's club team in Ontario Canada, I wanted to ask you if I could still make large leaps in my skill as a player in the next few years. I'm training consistently, but I'm concerned I'm a little old, I want to play at the highest level that my potential can take me, it's my first year with the men's team and I'm a squad player, I'd like to be the best player on the team in a year or two, is it possible to improve to that level given my circumstances? Any feed back would be great
SimplySoccer thank you
Great advice for any young player looking to make the most of their potential. Anyone who has serious ambitions about becoming professional could definitely benefit from listening to this, and taking it on board.
Respect to you for giving an objective and honest review of your mistakes in order to help others.
SimplySoccer thanks brother today u won our hearts I'm gonna put everything I have for it now..thank you
i am 16,5 i hope tha i make it when i am 18
I don't normally comment on videos but this one got to me because I'm a 14 yr old and My goal in life is to make it professional and become the one of the best in the world now you have given me the steps to it and I appreciate you and hope I can make it and if I do you will be the reason. It's unfortunate it was too late for you but youve done something better, you've made young boys who are passionate about the game aware of what exactly they'll have to come across and do to make it pro.
Thank you
I was thinking the same thing.
Thanks for the kind words. You have plenty of time, but time will go by quickly if you're not careful. If you truly want it, give it your all. Have no regrets.
Abdul-Rasheed Oke same
Cool, work harder than anyone else.. Maybe some day we'll meet together in Barca! 😂😂 I'm 15..
Abdul-Rasheed Oke i hope to see you professional one day! I hope you will make it! Remember as u put your mind to it, it possible
I never thought I am gifted somehow bcoz when I first started playing football I was not good at all IT'S ALL THE HARDWORK THAT PAID OFF✌
Same for me
I loved the fact that you came up with so much honesty in this video❤
You really helped me a lot with all your videos. *LOVE* ❤
No problem! Happy to help :)
This channel honestly deserves so much more support
It's never too late. Age is just number. I started playing soccer during my 3rd year in college. And i passed the try out and managed to play in games due to hard work. Hard work is always rewarded. I play midfield by the way and I'm not bragging. I'm not a pro player but I have passion for the game. Thank you Dave for teaching how to play this beautiful sport. You are a pro. :)
Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you Bro High, I really needed to hear this
I can see your why behind creating this channel, well done 👏👏
Cheers!
I m a young football player and i want to be a professional player but after Watching your video, i realized that i was doing the same mistake of not caring about my body, Just eating junk foods, No gym, No workouts without the ball, But now i m gonna do it becoz i want to be a Pro. Thanks to you bro❤and u can still achieve ur dream❤We r with you❤U r such a great Person ❤
If that's what you want, go for it. All in. It may take a while to discipline yourself, just take it a day at a time.
SimplySoccer thank u soo much❤
YES i am glad you realize it on time. Work hard but not only hard but the way that works for you. Be sure to have people ( how have experience with football) who support and push you forward in the right way. But you know you need the best so work on those things you think you have to master to suceed. Another tip: listen to your body don't push your self to hard. Rest is also very important. I am sure already know these things but i like to remind people some important stuff. 😀
Hey how are you now. Whats your progress. Its already been 2 years ya know
@@flavouredsauce2357 Heya, i am 16 right now, and i have improved a lot, by a lot i literally mean it. I have played for one of the best clubs in my country already and i am currently in one of the best clubs of my country. Everything was fine until my dad passed away a month ago. It's very difficult for me to continue this journey as there are other problems as well and i am the oldest sibling, but i will try till the end. Keep me and my family in ur prayers buddy! And yeah, Thanks for asking.❤❤
I subbed liked and turn notification on. Im 16 year old and i was working hard everyday and want to a professional footballer. when this video came out...the fact that you said it help me take serious on soccer. Srry if this doesnt make sence.
Thanks mate! It makes sense. Keep going and give it your all if that's what you want!
You made my day mate I love soccer and it’s my dream to become pro and play for Manchester United for my dad ⚽️ thanks for the pointers keep up the good work
No problem!
I have a question and I don’t know if u could answer it.. my dad says that I’m good at playing soccer and many people tells me that I have what it takes but they have told me that I have to work on awareness and I don’t know how to work on it ??
@Suyapa Gonzales keep your head up when running with the ball or getting it and looking at surroundings finding the best option
GOOD LUCK
"The hard work and the smart work is what is going to get you there."
The clarity of your message about personal discipline and the honest, simple, direct example expressed through your personal storytelling is very much appreciated.
I showed this video to my kids and we talked about what you said and the choices they make every day. When I asked about an example of a choice they make that does not contribute to them fulfilling their personal goals they both said, "Fortnite."
Your message is so true in EVERY aspect of their lives, not just soccer, and I really appreciate you taking the time (and putting in the thought and effort) to share this important message.
It reminds me of a line from song Subdivisions by Rush - "Some will sell their dreams for small desires".
Unfortunately it is not just "some", it is most. :(
Thank you again for consistently providing great soccer (and LIFE) related content on youtube. Your messages are always helpful and you are having a positive impact on a lot of young players.
No problem, John! I appreciate you sharing it with your kids because it definitely is an important lesson. It's very true that many sell their dreams for small desires like those song lyrics suggest. The upside is it implies that those who actually do develop discipline and consistency can live their dreams and have very fulfilling lives. We all have the potential to do so if we make the choices that align with what it is we want.
Damn that quote is hard, dome sell their dreams for small desires shiyat
15 and I put in so much work and have the mindset I want to be professional as bad as I breathe and as bad as I eat I’m hungry for the beautiful game and am willing to do anything for it thanks so much for the video
Get it!
itzMug how is your progress
Your 16 now what's your progresss
What’s the progress
Can I get your Instagram bro...
You still can do it! ❤
Much love, man!
Yeah you can...
He still have time and chances , its not a rule to be 18 to debute , many elite players started at a late age
I believe in you mate.
You actually can, all about the work Sir!
I am 28 years old, have suffered several knee injuries and yet your videos have inspired me to pursue becoming a better footballer for my local team. I don't need to be fantastic, but to be able to support my team mates and see progress within myself.
More importantly I have a 1 year old son who is completely obsessed with football. He does nothing else. You talking about being talented but not knowing about discipline and grit and systematical training really affected me. I will take this in consideration when helping my son if he decides to pursue a football career, or anything else really.
I barley comment even though your videos are the most inspirational and helpful on youtube I`m 14 I live in england I play like a number 10 attacking midfielder, my football role model is de bruyne
I find it hard to make up for time since I do one of my GCSE`s this year and may other stuff I go training Wednesdays and Sundays, I`m normally on the starting lineup.
When I was in grade 7 I coundn`t kick a ball in a striaght line and I struggled people called me sh*t , said stuff like go back and study . I still have weak points like header but I try to reach the ball every time hoping I can improve.
you should be given the greatest respect
thank you
Gces are easy bro, focus on football if its your dream
I wish I can practice everyday without getting complaints from neighbors 😪
Axel self limitation , practice somewhere else👍🏽
Same man it’s so annoying
Forget about them. Imagine the regret you will have if you aren’t a pro
Same I its so annoying if I could I would train at night
Then go to the park bro, chances are you find people that want to practice soccer as hard as you
You can always improve because practice makes perfect and I know with hard-work and dedicated you can achieve anything and i like working hard on every aspect of my game
This was a very good video
It does take sweat and tears and hardship, absolutely right
Sadly we live in a society that's quite spoilt with "unearned" praise...
One thing I've tried to do, my son, only U8s (but, the reason I watch these videos, and even became interested in sports at all, etc), is try to keep his ego flat...since he started in the local little kickers program he's had people coming up and telling him how "good" he is (adults, team mates, coaches, coaches from other teams asking him to join their club, even recently some random strangers at last weekends match, etc)...it's hard to correct that.
I am stuck trying to remind him, it's because of the hard work he has done...and that if he wants to stay at a "high level", it will take even more of that effort and hard work...that he may be the best in his team, but it's because of the effort he has put in...but I admit, it;s tough to have to pull your child down a bit
Thanks, mate! It definitely is a balancing act. You want to equally encourage your kid without it going to his head. I agree that we live in a society now where every kid gets a trophy for simply participating. I get the gesture, but it teaches kids that regardless of how hard you work or how well you do, you get a reward.
Not only is that the wrong message to give kids who will be entering a very competitive environment when they are playing with older kids, it also isn't great for the kids who are working hard because they may become discouraged.
The only thing to really do is tell your kid to have fun at this age and enjoy it. If you feel praise is going to his head, you can always gently remind him that there is always room to improve. Once he gets older and he's about to enter his teens, if he decides he wants to become a good footballer, you can always make sure he understands how much true dedication, work and commitment it takes. Do it from a place of love, but the sooner he understands the reality of what he's trying to pursue, the sooner he can decide whether or not to go in that direction. Then if he does, he'll be aware of what he needs to do.
That's just personally what I would do. Everyone has a different approach. All I know is that telling a young kid that they are just naturally gifted isn't always the way to go. One thing Steven Gerrards dad said to him when he was young was "you get out of football what you put into it". I think that's a really good way of putting it.
Beautiful sentiment
Already, being a footballer is all he wants to do
Your videos have helped alot in helping me, understand how to help him in that dream (whether it goes far, or doesn't)
'cause lord knows I'm no sportsman!!! :D
(I have improved watching and trying out stuff from your vids, and those like it, though)
I completely related to your story. I felt like when I was growing up, people would always tell me that I was talented and a natural soccer. Those words really affected me because I felt like I was the best and because I felt that way I did not work hard enough to make it to the pro levels. I dreamed of playing for the US women's national team and not making it has been the biggest regret of my life. I even went through a phase of depression in my first two years of college because I didn't get the opportunity to play ball. Today, I am feeling better and grateful with my creator. I have accepted the fact that I may never make it to the pro level but I still want to work hard to get to the best level that I can get to for myself. I know what giving up and not working hard feels like. Now I want to see what it feel like to not give up and work hard. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad to share with you that I have healed and have been able to move on. I'm looking forward to the future and seeing where my hard work will take me.
I've been watching ur vids and I realized that dedication and comitment are very crucial in soccer. I was never "talented" and i have only played soccer for 3 years and sometimes it can be challenging when u have to play againts someone who has played longer then i have... then I have to remind myself that sometimes it doesn't matter how long my oponent has played, but what matters is their skills. I've been working hard and I tell myself that i have to practice and do this and that and ur videos have inspired me so much. Thank you Dave
No problem. Keep going!
Hey dude. I'm on the club named GPS Massachusetts which ia like the bayern academy but in Massachusetts. And I got a ticket to Germany to train with there actual academy cause of YOU!!! My dream is coming true of being a pro soccer/futbol player and I think its coming true! Thank you.
Awesome mate! Keep working hard, but what a great opportunity. Enjoy it!
SimplySoccer thank you :)
I am 16 and do the same mistakes 🤦♂️I do put some work but not fully disciplined ,but with u as my mentor I will eventually step out of that silliness. And thanks for releasing the ebook it is really helping me
I’m here at 21 depressed because I couldn’t make it and I know at this point is imposible to go pro just because I gave up at 16. I just want to wish good luck to everyone else and please never stop pushing for your dreams the feeling of failure hits really hard.
One of your best videos
Thanks!
Your best vide*
When i started playing football others said i am not good for this i dont have talent...it really fired me up i workhard with all that rage and it helped
I’m 15 years old and a current U15 Academy Player, and I’ve been in these pitfalls for a few weeks now, and this video helped so much. I’ve been thinking, and I’ve learned that my mindset have been pulling me down in my practices. This video helped me so much 🙌 thank you so much
You got it! At 15 I wasn't even aware that I was falling into these pitfalls. Now that you have the awareness, you can take the action you need to take.
@@SimplySoccer I am 16 with no teams, still possible to make it pro before 20?
Thank you so much..those were really great skill advices...I would definitely won’t forget you,in case I became a professional footballer you are part of my success 💖👍
Dave, I just want to say one thing whether you will read this comment or not.
I just want to say *THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING* & never downgrade yourself you still came this far in life and whether people believe it or not but i am keen believer that in life if you able to inspire only one person than you are successful as a human being, and look you are inspiring 127 Thousand of us, so again *Thank You* for that.
P.S. - Video was great :-)
Thanks, man. I really do appreciate that! I'm very happy with my life and the direction it is going in and I'm overjoyed that I get to help people in one way or another.
I am glad to hear that, Happy for you man :-)
you definetly should do more of those .. thank you
Definitely will. Thanks for watching!
thank god i found this video.. same with me. when i was small (3years old) i was always balling. my first 2months (i think even more) i played with 2years older guys. (i was 4 meanwhile they were 6) i was in theyre level. when i was 6-8years old i always was the leader and was the best in the competition and that kept on going.. but when im 11 (soon 12) the game is changing. the people are coming better and better! this video really made me think about what i do on the court and what i do off the court.. by watching this video im Reaaaaaly motivited to become better and work my ass off!!
Thank you a lot. I'll drill myself from now on to achieve my goal, which is be a pro football and be one of the best. You can still make it👍. This is one of the best video you've made. Thanks again for the information.
No problem mate. Good luck!
I’m extremely thankful for this man , I’m going to try my best to be something , thank u SimplySoccer
No problem mate!
I cannot thank you enough for this amazing video. My son is 14 and plays for a team, this is what exactly I wanted to make him understand but he hardly listens to what I say. I have told him to watch it, hopefully he will listen to your advice which is absolutely true and invaluable.
Thank you so much for your your amazing video.👏
You are a great guy to make such a video. Thanks a lot. Really appreciate it.
thanks the grind never ends
Im 14, is it to late to try and become a "pro player"? Im a decent player, but i believe i could become skilled
MrDrift Gaming give it a shot, you'll never know without trying
Mohamed Abdi I'll try and If I fail, I still love playing football(soccer)
Mr Drift you never know. Brady went pro at 26
Mr Drift since your young try work your way into an academy
Malik Izey
Who is Brady ?
This has inspired me because i want to be at the pro level but i have a bit of a commitment issue but this has given me inspiration to become committed thank you
No problem!
Just because you don’t go pro, doesn’t mean you can’t teach! You’re seriously one of three channels I watch religiously on UA-cam.
Your knowledge and methods are amazing. Keep pushing sir!
Thanks Ryan! I appreciate that
Thank you for your candid & heartfelt video. Very impactful to my own experience and useful to what my daughter is going through now. Much love
No problem. Thanks for watching!
This is the best best video ever
Thank you so much simply soccer
You aren't a pro footballer
But at least you help us to be a footballer
Thats true, we have to learn from others who have been there first!
Thank u so much. U are amazing. I will work even harder to become a pro.
Glad to hear!
One of the most influential videos I’ve watched. You told us your story to benefit us and hopefully I’ll learn from this. Thank you 🙏🏽
I’m 15 years old and you motivated me all you said I will do I have to improve on everything thanks and I’m taking everything you said into consideration
This video was so helpful... I had always a dream to become a pro !! AND with this video... !! IT BOOSTED MY CONFIDENCE !! Thank you bro
No problem, mate!
Good Knowledge✨
Thanks keep making these videos
Will do!
This is the most honest video I’ve seen from a football channel..thank u Dave , ur really teaching us a lot 🙏🏿
Glad to hear!
Awesome advice, wish I heard these things when I was a little bit younger. I'm 23 and currently pursuing a professional contract atm. Had a couple trials with pro teams and now playing in Sweden. I'm sure this will help a lot of kids!
Hopefully. Good luck on your journey!
Thanks so much! Appreciate the support, keep up these amazing vids!
I love this video. Keep it up. Thank you so much.
Thanks!
I love Dave's videos. You answered one of my questions! Thanks Dave
Happy to help mate!
SimplySoccer you are an amazing soccer youtuber. I always watch your videos!
Good thing I'm doing all this things now thanks to getting injured I have been able to work on my body have gained more muscle more stamina and strength, have been able to think more bout my game and work on simple stuff, I'll hopefully be able to get back to playing in bout 1/2 months
I appreciated your honesty about becoming pro, I think what you said will help me be more focused on my professional goals
Thanks for releasing this video🙏I just realized that my fitness and discipline need work
No problem!
Thank you! 🙏⚽
No problem!
Thx for the great advice I am quit skilled with the ball but was not doing hardwork or enough dedication I was eating a lot of sugary food and drinks thanks to you I will stop that am 13yo I want to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and become a professional footballer thx again and am really grateful
This is the best advice.. For footballers..
Man you are just awesome ... You are inspiring me I wanna thank you a lot ❤️
Glad to hear mate
this simply applies to every aspect of life,amazing
I believe so!
Thanks, this was a very helpful video👍
Glad to hear, Travis!
Absolute reality dave.If you want to achieve anything you have to work for it both physically and mentally.
Have no fear!!
Absolutely!
I don’t care if you’re a pro or not, I think your advices and drills are priceless :). Thank you a lot. And, if you allow me to be honest, I would rather use “my responsibility” instead of “my fault”. I think they differ slightly ;). And finally, I’ve never been a soccer fan; I mean, I played soccer in a club like 99% of Spanish kids but as I grew older and my running skills were faaaar better than my football abilities, I ended up training track&field (that really helped me understand what discipline really was). However since I started to watch your videos (especially the play as a wing and the drills ones) I’ve started to play soccer again (mostly indoor) with my friends. And, following your advice, I began to express myself playing the game. I’m feeling much happier and it’s so much fun now. Gracias :).
Everyone here, whether they want to go pro or just play college. I believe in you as i too want to go pro and are making all these sacrifices. I believe everyone will make it if you guys put your mindset to it! Lets do this everyone!!!
You are a professional footballer and always be in our hearts.
Greatly admire your transparency and truthfulness.
Incredible video. Thank you for opening up and being so honest and vulnerable. This will make a difference for me.
Thank you, so so much for this, honestly.
Happy to help!
I was playing soccer for fun at like 12 then got a knee injury so then I stopped playing for a year but then I came back at 14 and serious I stretch for an hour now and train for atleast 3-4 hours everyday and I play with older people because it will make me better getting used to an environment where people are much more developed then I am
At the end of the day it's all about consistency , mental toughness and a little bit of Luck to reach the Top
Indeed
Thankyou Bro For Sharing Your Thought....
Congrats bro you have now 183k followers when I subscribed you you had 183 follower...
It helped me alot....
I am 17 years old can I be a professional footballer.... I am training very hard for it...
From Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Of course! Keep working hard and be consistent. Thanks for the love!
Thankyou Bro For your Support
Hey bro.. How you doing now? Still playing? Do you still do trainings bro?....
I wish I had UA-cam when I was pursuing football at an elite level, would’ve been great to feed information off the community and youtubers
Dave, 100% spot on. Great video
Cheers!
Thank you for teaching us 💖
I’ve never really had that much confidence either, still don’t. And I’m not that great a player either but your videos encouraged me to learn the mental side of the game, and I’ve been playing better. I’m enjoying the game more but I’m still not as good as the other players in my league. So Im taking all of the advice in this and I’m going to discipline myself, I’m gonna practice, work out, eat terrible tasting but healthy food. And I have tryouts this fall, so I really need this. Thank you for the advice, I think that now I can definitely make the team and develop as a player.
I’m 15, 16 in November, I train everyday after school and have personal training on Sundays, also I am on an academy futsal team, and this weekend I have inter academy I’m toronto, and next year September I am trying out for a high level team (Toronto fc academy) and my goal is by 18 years old to make the 2nd or 1st team and from there keep working to get noticed by Europe clubs, I’ve been playing football since 3.
I haven’t watched you in 2 months. But I got to say, you need more subscriber’s. This was very motivational. And these points also come to you in your everyday life. Even if you don’t want to be a pro this video would be very helpful to you. And lucky I am 14 years old, so I can learn from these tips. Thank you so much. ♥️
No problem. Hopefully the tips help!
Outstanding video with a lot of facts and truths...
Glad you like it!
thank you m8
No problem mate!
Thanks a lot I’ll be sure to use your advice in my pursuit of the pros!!💪🏽
Glad to hear!
that first point applies to so many things. thanks for telling us!
God bless
You are truly honest bro
True
Dave your one of the most down to earth youtuber 👌🙌
I appreciate that mate
Thank u you saved me mentally you saved it
Incredible information provide,probably needed to hear that thank you so much man ,never too late to chase your dreams keep going!!
This helps alot! Im a eleven years (Yeah I know) im going work hard! I never will give up when I want to learn something. Im going to have a shit load of hours to work and train.
You're at a good age to develop. If you make the choice now to go for it and go all in, you'll be able to improve massively over the years.
SimplySoccer Of course. Im working everyday for hours.
Ather how's it going now that ur 13 or 14
@@calebwood1187 started programming, yeah quite strange i went from loving football to programming, i forgot about that comment, but around a year ago i was pretty decent, won a match against the best footballers in my city (Bulgarias capital)
Thanks for the advice
thank you for your advice
Thanks Dave. God bless you so much. We love you 💖💖💖
I liked that format.
Thanks for sharing buddy. Helps a lot. Really appreciate your effort.
Great suggestions for us thanks
Ya
You have the potential to make a difference on the pitch I believe in your abilities
Im 15 and I work my ass of every single day. I gi to the gym and I care about nutrition and I never skip recovery, stretching and foam rolling.
I'm 17 years old but turning 18 soon. I've been training and understanding football a lot. I started at the age of 16. Is it too late for me to go pro.
Nah mate keep working
Thanks for sharing
Little tip for you guys:
For young players train 30 minutes per day
And as you get to semi pro train 4 hours per day
And last of all, if you get to high level train 8 hours per day.
Make a plan for your trainings, it will help you.
30 minute is not enough
@@mahdihenzo7170 it is when u have school soccer, club soccer and studying
Thank you so much.
thanks