How to become a professional soccer player?
by admin on Friday, July 29th, 2011 | 4 Comments
I recently asked this but forgot to give some few details. I’m 17 years old and live in USA. I been to some universities soccer camps, sueño MLS, and the Houston Dynamos Academy. All of their head coaches had told me I’m really good. I’m moving to Mexico soon though. So my real question is how can I start my soccer career over there? By the way I’m a goalkeeper.
I don’t like soccer
go to a university. get scouts to look at you. idk how things are in Mexico.
well im in the uk, i play footie but not competatively but know guys in sunday league who know stuff,
in the uk if you play competatively to a high level and reach finals or semifinals it is possible to get scouted by people from clubs this is at a young age however,
at your age you should be in at least competative team already you could try applying for a trial,in the uk teams in the second division are best to apply to as you can work your way up the ladder and you stand a better chance of success, if you go for a high end club( i have heard of houston dynamos and i dont follow mls) and your a goalkeeper the competiition for a place will be difficult and they may not need any new additions but seems as youve already played for the academy and showed talent i would push at this if you still have connections to them,eventhough you move in mexico you can still put this name down to get on at a club, if a club truly want a good player they will bend over backwards for u
Hi,
You have to work hard, and have plenty of determination. Read my guide on how to develop as a player, it will help you.
Here it is:
It’s a fact that many highly talented footballers worthy of playing on an international level and sharing centre stage with Lionel Messi , will never get there due to laziness or unawareness of how to do so. There are many avenues that one can take to reach the top flight, however if you would like to reach that goal, I would suggest that you follow these guidelines, they would most definitely improve your game. Please note that I am an armchair critic and not a seasoned player.
-Eat healthily- The food you eat can influence your sprint speed, concentration and reaction time, all of which are vitally important to a footballer. A healthy diet rich in carbohydrates will benefit your game.
-Sleep well- Great things cannot be achieved without getting
The basics correct, furthermore a professional player can be made to look like an amateur if insufficient sleep is acquired. Insufficient sleep will lead to poor alertness lapses in concentration and make you vulnerable to schoolboy errors. Players whom are not as talented as you may look better than you on the pitch.
-Eat breakfast before playing- Breakfast will provide you with energy and increase your stamina. If you fail to eat it you may tire quickly.
-Ensure that you are hydrated while playing/ practising- If you play being dehydrated or tired, you will not be playing to the best of your ability.
-Practise often- Without this you will go nowhere. It allows you to identify weak points and naturally gradually improve your game.
-Join a club- Those who do not play at a club level are unlikely to ever make it, no matter how talented they are. Talent scouts from big teams also often watch amateur games in search of new talent. Many footballers who you see on television made it because of this.
-Have sportsmanship while playing- If a coach or talent scout sees a badly behaved player, they may not considered for selection no matter how gifted they are.
-Take coach advice seriously- In most cases coaches know more than you and have more experience than you. Taking their advice seriously will benefit your game and team performances.
-Stay fit- This is a must. You can do so by jogging, running, swimming, gymming etc.during your spare time. Your fitness levels influence your game tremendously. Fitter folk boast superior flexibility, stamina, sprint speed, reaction times and power than their non- fit counterparts in most cases. Those qualities being good are essential for footballers.
-Don’t take negative critism seriously- Every club player, whether amateur or professional experiences negative critism at some point. Nasty folk often refer to them using vulgarity forgetting that they are only humans. Sadly many players especially amateurs feel demotivated or angry after this and quit the sport. If this happens to you remain calm and think to yourself “Ill prove this person wrong next time around”. Don’t take it seriously, it could dampen your spirits and affect your game.
-Have a positive mindset always- People with a positive mindset are more likely to achieve their goals than those who do not. The same applies in football. A negative approach will do no good whatsoever.
-Watch live matches on television- This will broaden your knowledge of the game the game as a whole. By watching the pros do their thing, you might also learn a few tactics or moves in the process.
-Never criticize a team mate- No matter what type of error is made, a team mate should never be criticised. Doing so will only ruin friendships, sink confidence and cause conflict. It is also poor sportsmanship.
Ensure that you warm up before practising or playing. That is a must.