How to Become a Professional Footballer

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...

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...

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 ti...

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 lik...

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...

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 5t...

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...

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 bein...

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...

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 Swe...

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 t...

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...

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.   ...

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....

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 d...

Roman is a 28-year-old Centerback originally from Barcelona, Spain who is currently playing for AEK Larnaka in the 1st League in Cyprus. Roman signed as a 17 year old for Wigan Athletic after being identified by Roberto Martinez as a top talent. With Wigan, Roman won the FA Cup against Manchester City. After spending some time with Wigan, he made a move to Germany to play for 1. FC Köln. After som...

Jonny Campbell is a 28-year old Centerback originally from Johnson City, Tennessee who is currently playing for professional side Preah Khan Reach in Cambodia. Jonny played college soccer for 4 years at Eastern Tennessee State University before signing his first professional contract with the Philadephia Fury in 2014, who compete in the American Soccer League. After playing some games for the Fury...