FUTURE FOOTBALL STAR

Rule Number One: Motivation

    My number one rule in becoming a professional footballer is motivation. Without it you're not going to get anywhere. "When the going gets tough, you have to get going." I think that's the saying. When I had my foot and knee injuries, I pretty much gave up on a life long dream of becoming a professional footballer. I had the talent and skill to make it to the top, but the injuries I sustained were enough to put me off the idea of becoming a pro athlete. So I pretty much failed at the first hurdle, lack of motivation! Make sure you stick to your goals, even if that means you have to give up on a few things you love because the end result is worth it. Trust me!

Rule Number Two: Dedication

   My number two rule is dedication. Dedication to yourself. Dedication to your team. Dedication to the player and person you want to be. This is a massive requirement for any professional athlete and one that must be adhered to consistently. Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon showed both loyalty and dedication to his team when Juve were relegated to Series B after the Calciopoli scandal. Although Buffon was offered salaries with the world's best clubs including Manchester United, he opted to stay with Juve.

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