How to Become a Professional Footballer

Check Out the RicFit Academy App FREE Here: https://www.ricfitacademy.com Dennis Chin is a 35 year old professional footballer who played as a forward, who just recently retired about 1 year ago.   He is now a Licensed Agent under his company Chyn Sports and works with his partner, Giuseppe Gentile to help lead their players' on a successful career path through football.   Dennis played his college soccer at Division 2 powerhouse, Rollins College before being discovered on the "streets" by an Orlando City scout.  He was invited to open trials with Orlando City.  After spending 2 months on trial, he finally signed his first professional contract.   In December 2011, Orlando signed Chin to a contract extension through the 2014 season.  Moving into his second season, Chin's confident play towards the end of his rookie year certainly carried over into his second term with the club. Dennis transitioned from his super-sub role, held in year one, to become the primary goal-scorer for Orlando City.  Chin's first goal came just three minutes into their first game of the season against the Charlotte Eagles, and would set the tone for the kind of year he was about to embark on.  All season long, Chin's pace and finishing ability caused problems for opposing teams' back lines and led to the striker scoring 11 goals during league play, which was a team record.  Those 11 goals were also good for best in the league and saw Chin finish as Top Goal Scorer and Scoring Champion (27 points) of the USL Pro in only his second season as a professional.   Dennis also has experience in Denmark, Israel, and Canada.  Listen to the episode for his excellent advice and bits that young players need to hear.  If you want to connect with Dennis, I am sure he is more than willing to answer your questions:   https://www.instagram.com/dchin15/

Dino Štiglec is a 31 Year Old Croatian Footballer currently playing in Haifa, Israel for Hapoel Haifa. He plays as a left back or a center back. He has had quite an unbelievable career with over 400 appearances, starting 95% of those games. This was an excellent podcast that I know you will learn a lot from. Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dinostiglec/?hl=en

Listen to this amazing story with Chattanooga FC Captain, Richard Dixon. Richard is a 32-year old Center Defensive Midfielder and has played the beautiful game as a pro for 10 years. You will see within the conversation that this guy is a leader and a role model for the coming generations of footballers. He recently just got his USSF B-License and does coaching in his free time as he wants to give back to the game. This is one of my favorite episodes I've done to date. If you want to follow Richard, you can check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/richarddixonofficial/?hl=en

In this podcast, RicFit (Eric Friedlander) is interviewed by teammate Kristofers Kravčenko for his podcast called the TimeOut Podcast. If you want to learn more about the man RicFit, how he thinks, what he likes to do on his off time, and his favorite dessert, this is definitely the episode to listen to. Below are the Time Stamps if you want to skip around, but you really shouldn't because it was an excellent episode ;) Timeout x RicFit Podcast Time Stamp: 1. Intro: 0:00 - 0:59 2. Latvia is underrated: 1:10 - 5:51 3. Earn your relaxation: 6:10 - 6:59 4. Who is Ricfit?: 6:59 - 11:27 5. What Europeans think about Ricfit: 11:27 - 13:26 6. Social media Vs Real life: 13:26 - 14:06 7. Working with 1 on 1 clients: 14:09 - 23:43 8. Football teaches you about life: 23:43 - 29:19 9. What would you tell your younger self: 29:19 - 32:53 10. Don't do this at ages 14 - 18: 32:54 - 34:36 11. Why Ric likes leather Football boots: 34:36 - 37:09 12. Ricfit Hobbies: 37:09 - 40:17 13. Ric's favorite country: 40:17 - 42:09 14. Ric's dream destination: 42:09 - 43:07 15. Where are the most beautiful women?: 43:07 - 45:53 16. Ric's favorite music: 45:53 - 47:30 17. Ric's favorite dish: 47:30 - 49:12 18. Ric's guilty pleasure: 49:12 - 51:08 19. Plans for the post-season: 51:08 - 52:50 20. Future and Goals: 52:50 - 56:35 21. Outro: 56:35 - 59:01

In this podcast, Adam Ender Misirly (AFE Football) and I discuss various excellent topics, ranging from:  -Our Journey's, The Best Way a Player Can Improve with Individual Training, What He Has Learned Coaching Multiple Players, How to Organize Training Sessions, etc.   It was a pleasure chatting with him, and I look forward to meeting him in person, training together and doing some Collabs.   If you want to check him out, here is his Instagram and TikTok:  https://www.instagram.com/afe_football/?hl=en  https://www.tiktok.com/@afe_football?lang=en

Jay DeMerit is a former footballer who played as a center back for the US Men's National Team, Watford and the Vancouver Whitecaps. His journey is the pinnacle of what it means to "take a risk" & "take your chances". Jay booked a one way flight over to England when he was 23 years old straight after college. He started his career in the 12th Division. Within 2 years, he was playing against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and DIdier Drogba. Here is the full documentary of Jay's journey: https://youtu.be/GtSYAUn2I7I Follow him on social here: https://www.instagram.com/d6merit/Twitter: @D6MERIT

Ryan Malone is a 29 Year-Old who plays as a center back and/or center midfielder for Hansa Rostock in the 2nd Bundesliga. His journey has been absolutely unbelievable. Please take a listen if you want to know the "true rollercoaster" and the highs and lows of the professional game. You can follow Ryan here: https://www.instagram.com/maloneee/

Osaze Urhoghide shares what it takes to get to & stay at the top!

This is easily the biggest mistakes players make when trying to become a pro. Please take a listen and make sure to follow along with the practical tip!

Vivien Beil is a 26 year old Center Midfielder currently playing at Calcio Como in Italy. She grew up playing her youth football in Germany at FCZ Jena before going to school in the USA. She did 2 years at the University of Maine and finished her last 2 years at UCONN, while studying psychology in the process. She is also an author of The Student Athlete Journey -You can check out her book below: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/3982320410/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1638&creative=6742&creativeASIN=3982320410&linkCode=as2&tag=vivienbeil-21&linkId=529de4e0fa662ce930b2cc59dd2bdd2c If you have any questions, I am sure she'll be happy to answer them. Here is her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivibeil/?hl=en

In this clip, Gabriel Cabral talks about the main difference between NCAA Division 1 & Division 2 Soccer.

In this short clip, Michael Cunningham (7 MLC) and I discuss the massive massive importance of a proper dynamic warmup for footballer's before any session.

In this short clip, Michael Kozielek shares with us how to get over a bad game or training in football.

Michael Kozielek is a 28 year old soccer player currently playing for the Chicago House in NISA (National Independent Soccer Association), the third tier in the USA.  Koz has had experience in Sweden, Austrailia, and Finland as well and has had some great experience and funny stories along the way.  I met up with him during the off-season in Sweden and we became buddies right away! He's truly a top class dude, and has worked very hard to get to where he is right now.  Take a listen to the episode as we talk about some great topics that you can really learn from.   If you have any questions, I am sure he'll be happy to answer them. Here is his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_goat_kozielek/?hl=en

In this episode, Gabriel Cabral (Pro Footballer for Tormenta FC) joins me to talk about his career and how he signed his first professional contract. Here is his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriel.cabral8/

Premier League Player (Marc Pugh) discusses the Importance of Nutrition for Footballers. These are some of the exact things that I talk about all the time, so it's nice to hear it confirmed from a top level player! If you need help setting up your nutrition plan, don't hesitate to reach out!

Dylan Williams is a 27-Year Old Center Midfielder/Winger playing in the Regionaliga (Fourth Tier) in Germany for Eintracht Norderstedt. He also has experience in other leagues in Germany, Sweden and Austrailia. He is a wealth of knowledge in terms of experience through the leagues and how to manage yourself, etc. If you are looking to learn the "ins" and "outs" of how to make your own path in this game, I highly highly highly recommend listening to this episode. He also runs his own podcast (The Footwork Podcast) with a good friend of mine (a past podcast guest), Sean Vinberg. They do a great job giving you practical tips on how to approach this game and they talk about their experiences in a very real way. Here is their Podcast & Dylan's Socials: The Footwork Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCnInbiimv9oZGUgkInR1tA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footwork/id1507419880 Dylan Williams: https://www.instagram.com/dylann_williams/?hl=en

Ian Garrett is a 25-Year-Old American Professional Soccer player who plays as a Left Back for FC KTP in the Veikkausliiga (First Tier in Finland).  He is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and has quite the journey to professional football.  If you want some serious hope and motivation, I highly recommend you listen to this full podcast.   Ian's Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iangarrettt/?hl=en Highlights: https://youtu.be/JJqg0n2cIpQ

Eduvie is a 23-Year-Old American Professional Soccer player who plays as a Forward for AS Trencin in the Fortuna Liga (1st League in Slovakia). He was born in Iowa, but grew up for most of his life in Alabama. Eduvie played college soccer at Dartmouth for 4 years before transitioning to the professional game. On January 14, 2019, Ikoba was selected 63rd overall in the 2019 MLS Super draft by FC Dallas.  Though, he decided that he wanted to make the jump to Europe instead. On July 2019, Ikoba signed for Hungarian side; Zalaegerszegi TE (Hungary 1st Tier). On July 13, 2020, Ikoba moved to AS Trencin in the Fortuna Liga on a 3 Year Deal. Eduvie Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eduvieikoba17/?hl=en Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2z4kbIQGs

Many of you guys and girls have asked me about my journey to where I'm at. If you are interested in hearing about my path, tune into this great episode! Thanks so much to Sean Vinberg & Dylan Williams for this excellent podcast. Really enjoyed talking with these two legends on their podcast. They did this for us, I didn't take part :) Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:00 Upbringing 17:40 Leaving College to Play Abroad 23:10 Environment is Huge 29:35 Early Thoughts of Pursuing Professional Career 38:35 Either ALL IN or ALL OUT 51:40 Building Relationships 53:30 Agents 01:01:45 Playing in Israel 01:04:00 The ol' LinkedIn Grind 01:13:10 Latvia Move 01:25:10 Being a Leader 01:32:48 Footballer Who Has a Good Following 01:39:35 Enjoy the Process 01:43:40 Adapting to New Environments 01:51:10 Transitioning Post Career 01:57:40 Importance of Having Quality Conversation 02:02:20 Advice to Someone Looking to Pursue Their Dream 02:05:15 Closing Make sure you follow their podcast as well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footwork/id1507419880 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiCpH76SaKk&t=2s

Michael Cunningham is 30 Year Old Footballer from Nottingham, England who is currently playing for FC Tulsa in the USL Championship.   He also runs 7MLC where he helps players with everything from technique to strength work.   Everything this man does is top-class.  Go drop him a follow:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7mlctraining/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/7mlc Enjoy!

Sam Wardrop is a 23 year old Professional Footballer currently playing for Airdrieonians in Scotland's League One. He spent time previously at Celtic (8 years) Dundee United and Dumbarton.  In this episode, we talk shop about some really really great things. Things that aren't "generally" talked about in the "football public." We chat about how to go out and socialize in a smart way, if you can drink alcohol as a footballer, the high standards that it takes to play at a club like Celtic FC and much more.  Most importantly, we really enjoyed the conversation, laughed and lot and had some good banter going!  Tune in and I can guarantee you will have fun and learn a lot!  If you want to follow this legend, here are his socials: https://www.instagram.com/samwardrop97/?hl=en

Osaze Urhoghide is a 21-Year-Old Centerback currently playing for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Osaze was born in the Netherlands to Nigerian parents, before moving to England at the age of 5 years old. He has had quite the journey after trials with QPR & Fulham when he was 13-14 years old, to signing his first pro contract with AFC Wimbledon, where he was hurt the majority of the season. After Wimbledon, he signed a contract with Sheffield Wednesday. He showed quite well with them, and is now playing at the biggest club in Scotland. Through this interview, you will notice how hard this guy works and how persistent he is; which is part of the reason why he is where he is today! Follow him on these media outlets to find out more about him: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_oufitness/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/osazeus/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3_Rvs7CJO7wEK7b4JyVUQ/featured

Marc Pugh is a 34 year old winger/forward who last played for Shrewsbury Town in England's League One. His youth career started at Burnley before making his professional debut for the Kidderminster Harriers. He then made a couple of moves around England's League Two before making a move to AFC Bournemouth in League One in the 2010-2011 season. He helped them promote to the Championship and later the English Premier League where he had a lot of success.   Whether you are a footballer or not, you will gain immense value out of this conversation with a humble and super disciplined guy. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know you will as well.  If you have any questions/or are interested in what Marc is currently up to, take a look at his socials here:  Highlights: https://youtu.be/Y5p3bPWm_bQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodiefootballer/?hl=en

Bradie Smith is a 23 year old centerback/center defensive midfielder currently playing in the second tier in Australia. He played his youth football in Australia before making a move to England when he was 17. After a couple seasons in England, he made a move back to Australia, before signing a contract in Bangladesh, where he experience some interesting events... Take a listen to the podcast to get some specific tips on football specific fitness and playing abroad in other countries. Follow/reach out to Bradie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_bradiesmith/?hl=en

Brandao (Brandon Diau) is a footballer who was born in Bonn, Germany who played his youth football in Germany for Hamburger SV. He is known for his 6'6 frame, who can play as a center back or a striker. He signed his first contract with Kidderminster Harriers in England where he played with Liverpool's Rhys Williams. In 2020 (during COVID), he decided he wanted to take a journey to another country in Europe and play in a higher league. So, he searched "cheapest flights in Europe" in Google, and made his way to his next club. You can find more about this journey within the episode... He is most well-known for his YouTube channel, where he has been documenting his journey to fulfill his childhood dream of being a professional footballer. Here is his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sunneyboy92 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandao4/?hl=en

Sergiu is a 23 year old footballer originally from Toronto, Canada but he has had quite the journey. After getting cut from Toronto FC at 16 years old, he derived to make a move to Portugual and try his luck in Europe. He played his youth football at Benfica with the likes of Renato Sanches, Ruben Dias, etc. he was then offered a contract in the 3rd league of Portugual, but decided not to take it for a couple of reasons. Find out where his journey took him next within the podcast. His journey so super inspiring and I promise you will learn a lot, no matter what you do!

Charlie is a 26 year old center midfielder playing in Cambodia for Visakha. He started his youth career with Newcastle United before jumping to the United States in 2013 to play for Wingate University. In 2014, he transferred to ETSU. After the season in the US, he went to a combine and got scouted by a Danish Agent which brought him to sign with Thisthed FC in the second tier in Denmark. After a successful season in Denmark, he made a move to the Faroe Islands with 07 Vestur. In 2019, he made a move to Asia to sign with Svay Rieng. In 2020, he made a move to Hougang United in Singapore. In 2021, he made a move back to Cambodia to sign with Vis Akha. Listen to this gem of a conversation to learn more about how to become a pro and how to treat yourself like a pro!

Aaron is a 27 year old defensive midfielder who's had some experience in Australia, Sweden and the US and looks to continue playing his football in Scandavia. COVID has halted some things, but he continues to put in the time and work to get to the next level while he waits for his opportunity. If you need inspiration and/or motivation, please listen to this, you won't be disappointed! Aaron is one of the nicest and best dudes I've met. If you have any questions or need to be guided in the right direction, I am positive, he'll be happy to guide you in the right direction. Here's his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_wylie10/?hl=en

In this video, I talk to you about Brandao (Brandon Diau), a professional footballer in Romania who just signed for Pandurii Targu Jiu in the Second Division. He was born in Germany but has lived for the past 4 years in England. In this video, I talk specifically about his journey and experience in Romania for the past 4 weeks, what I thought about it and what you can learn from it.  He documents his day to day life and journey to sign a pro contract here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyojbYvp4M8 His Instagram is: @brandao4

Take a listen to this short rant of what it truly takes to become a professional footballer. I also take you into the dark side of the game and some of the truths that you will have to deal with. If you want to make it in this game, you always have to be willing to adapt and overcome no matter what happens.

In this podcast, I break down the last 9 tips where I discuss The Best Meal Plan for Fat Loss for Soccer Players. Here is the article reference that I am talking about: https://ricfittraining.com/blog/the-best-meal-plan-for-fat-loss-for-soccer-players

I wrote an article a couple of months ago on this topic that has ranked first on Google when you type in 'Fat Loss for Soccer Players'. Here is the article:  https://ricfittraining.com/blog/the-best-meal-plan-for-fat-loss-for-soccer-players In the first part of a two part-series; I break down 8 tips on how to build the best meal plan for soccer players.   In Part 2; I will break down the next 9 tips.   I didn't want to overwhelm you and overload you with information. The most important thing is that you implement these techniques, and put them into action because that's the only way you will see results!

Excellent conversation with my good friend Noah Abrams about his journey as a footballer and where he's been and what he's done to get him to where he is now. We all about: -His experience playing with Jack Harrison -His trial with Arsenal -His experience at Tottenham -The importance of playing games at a young age. -The importance of a schedule and a routine. And much more. If you would like to ask Noah questions, send him a message on Instagram, I'm sure he'd be happy to hear from you and help you: @noahabrams

Fantastic Conversation with Ethan Bryant. A 19 Year Old who currently plays for San Antonio FC in the USL Championship (2nd league in the US). This was a golden conversation where we talk about: -His experience signing a Pro Contract at such a young age. -How to deal with setbacks and obstacles. -How to get over bad games and bad practices. -How to prepare yourself mentally for big games and high pressure situations. -The importance of loving the game and much more!...

Samuel Kroon is a winger who plays in the Swedish First Tier (Allsvenskan) for Halmstads BK. Samuel appears on the podcast for the 3rd time after helping his team move from the Superettan (2nd tier Sweden) to the Allsvenksan (1st Tier Sweden). Samuel was named player of the year for his team, and has a lot of eyes on him from top tier clubs. In this podcast, we talk about: -His Journey from the 5th Tier to the 1st Tier in 6 Years -The Importance of Being Consistent and Disciplined -The Mentality it takes to be a Pro Footballer -The Importance of Focus -How Important it is to Look Yourself in the Mirror and Be Honest With Yourself This is one of the best podcasts I have done with one of my best friends. Enjoy!

Mael is a 26 year old Center Midfielder playing in the Second Tier of Holland for the Go Ahead Eagles. In this conversation we talk about: -How important the mental part of the game is. -His development in the Red Bull's Academy. -His time in the USL with the Wilmington Hammerheads. -His move to play 3.Liga in Germany and how much he learned as a player from a tactical standpoint. -His Time in the 4th League in Germany and how important it was for him to get valuable minutes. -His experience in the 2nd league in Holland. -How important developing a technical base is and keeping yourself sharp technically as a player. You will learn about this and much more. Take a listen.

Great chat with Taner Dogan who is signed with Dundalk FC in the Irish Premier League but currently on loan with Athlone Town in the Second Tier in Ireland. Taner is a center midfielder who can play multiple other roles. In this conversation, we drop golden nuggets on: -His Time at Harvard University and how he learned how to manage his Time. -The importance of good habits. -The importance of being able to adapt in different systems as a player. And much more... Take a listen. I promise you'll enjoy it !

Fantastic chat with Eric Klenofsky where we talk about his experience playing in Israel and around the USL. We also touch on some very important topics: -The importance of finding a passion outside of Football. -Finding your own definition of happiness. -How to deal with adversity and setbacks. -The ability to always be grateful. -Habits. -The importance of strong relationships. I promise you will enjoy and get a lot out of this one!

David Rowley is a 30 Year Old Center Defensive Midfielder playing in the Malaysian Premier League for FA. David has also played in Thailand, Germany & Luxembourg. Take a listen to the episode to hear more about his day to day life as a professional footballer in Malaysia and his different experiences in every country he has played in.

Netinho is a 26-Year Old Brazilian Footballer playing as a Right Back for Paysandu in the Second League in Brazil. In this episode, we discuss.. -How to train, think and play as an Outside Back inn today's modern football. -The importance of being physically fit as a footballer. -How he grew up playing and who he played for in his youth days in Brazil. -His time playing in the Second League in Sweden. -How important life off the field is for performance on the field & how important support from family and friends is. -How to discipline yourself and hang out with the right people & stay away from trouble and distractions. I know you will enjoy this episode as it's full of the TRUTH and lots of golden nuggets to feed off of. If you want to check out how Netinho plays, here are his highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt-b05CcsS4&app=desktop His Instagram Is @netolamaur I'm sure he'll be more than happy to answer your questions!

Excellent conversation with Jordan Syatt, Gary Vaynerchuk's Personal Trainer. Go check out his huge and helpful Instagram account @syattfitness

An excellent question and answer session.

Danielle Schulmann is a 30-year-old Footballer originally from New Jersey who is playing professionally in Israel as well for the Israeli National Team. She plays as a forward or a winger and enjoys creating chances and scoring goals. Go follow her Instagram Here: https://www.instagram.com/danielle_schulmann/

Giuseppe Gentile is a 27-year-old winger who is currently a free agent in Switzerland. Giuseppe was born in Miami, Florida before moving back to Switzerland at a young age. Giuseppe played college soccer for the UNC Charlotte 49'ers where he excelled right away. He was drafted after his Junior Year in 2014 to the Chicago Fire. After having trouble breaking into the 1st team, he was loaned out to the Charlotte Eagles who were playing in the NASL at the time. Giuseppe was then picked up by Orlando City where he saw some success. Take a listen to the episode to hear the rest of his journey. Reach out to him on Instagram @giussi92 for any questions you may have from him.

In this episode, Sheldon and I have a brief chat about how he is handling quarantine, and what his future plans are for his football career. We also touch on how he is working to build muscle and make himself ready for his next challenge during this period.

Great conversation with a good friend who is a Professional Player as well as a youth coach. His goal is to be a top coach someday.

In this video, I have an excellent conversation with Yann Benjamin Kugel, who was the fitness coach when Germany won the World Cup. In this conversation, we discuss: -How footballers can make better decisions, how footballers can develop habits, the importance of every detail, how Germany won the World Cup,the importance of being ready and taking advantage of every opportunity, and how he trained Thomas Müller, Meszut Ozil, Per Mertesacker, and many more!

I want to let you know how proud I am of you. As you know, I love to promote positivity, but REALISTIC positivity that will help you attain your goals and dreams. This video is not scripted and is from the bottom of my heart. It is something that I have seen from the beginning of this quarantine and something that has made me ridiculously proud of the human race for. I have seen things from people all over the world that have inspired and continue to inspire me. It is absolutely amazing to me that so many people are looking to make themselves better in every aspect of their life. Bettering yourself is not an easy thing to do, especially during this uncertain time. But as Charles Darwin said “it is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” This goes for every single one of you who are pushing yourselves out of your comfort zone to get your movement in to keep your mind, body and spirit healthy. I appreciate the your support on my page and a huge respect to the people who have been keeping up with my live workouts and posts and those who have actually been putting the work on. I love providing two sides to something. So if you aren't “happy” with yourself because you haven't been “productive” enough, I want to let you know that you have to stop that nonsense. If you aren't the most “productive” at this time, that is fine. It is not an easy time, it throws you out of a routine and it can be hard to adapt and push past. You may have different ways of dealing with things, and you need to be perfectly okay with that. Whatever you do, the most important thing is NOT to judge yourself and NOT to be too hard on yourself. If you only focus on improving your physical health, that is unbelievable! If you focus on improving your mental health, that is also something to be proud of! Be proud of yourself, because I am proud of you. Whoever you are, pat yourself on the back and be proud of what you are doing in the present moment. Because the truth is, it's not an easy time. You have to recognize that and accept that as it is and not force things. Day-by-day

How to Meditate: Whatsup People! In this video, I talk about how to meditate. Whether you are a footballer, any other athlete, CEO, work a 9-5 job or you are a single mom, meditation will help you in every aspect of your life. Here are the 10 Tips that I Go Over in the Video: 1. Schedule a time to get it done consistently. 2. Don't look at is as a task. 3. Start with an app: Calm App:https://www.calm.com/ Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app This is What I do: The Wim Hof Method App: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/wim-hof-method-mobile-app More Info on Wim Hof/The Iceman: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/iceman-wim-hof 4. Start slowly and build up. 5. Nasal breathing only. 6. Focus on your breath. 7. Gratitude as you breathe. 8. Have an upright posture. 9. ACCEPT your thoughts. 10. Enjoy and smile. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay calm. All love!

Had a great conversation with Matt Sheldon of Become Elite that I think you would really gain of tons of value if you listened to it. It was really fantastic and an honor to have a guy like him on this live. He truly is a very humble guy, and even more humble than he is on Youtube, off of the "YouTube Stage." Check out this full interview where we talk about: 1. Day in the Life during Quarantine? 2. How does he plan his week/day? 3. Where does his discipline come from? 4. How has his playing style changed since he was at OC Blues? 5. The difference between playing right and left back? 6. The qualities an outside back should have at the USL Championship (2nd League in the US) level? Here is his channel if you don't know this legend by now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfFE-6nfCHz4uDZ-08o6ng