subject: Why A Career in Football is no Longer ‘Pie-in-the-sky' [print this page] Why A Career in Football is no Longer Pie-in-the-sky'
However, all these dreams were cast aside as they entered the adult world, being told: it's time to knuckle down now, take responsibility, earn your qualifications, stick to the mainstream, and cast those dreams of youth away'. Gone are the dreams of youth, the incredible career, the mansions, the women now, they have made way for the humdrum routine of everyday responsible' adulthood.
For the youth of today, however, dreams need no longer to be cast upon the wayside. Dreams of becoming a footballer, though difficult, are more achievable now than ever before. For those who dream of success on the football pitch, the chances of triumph are much greater this is largely because dreams are no longer squashed by teachers and parents, who thought they were doing the right' thing. In the past, many people failed to make it to professional level because they were not presented with the right opportunities to showcase their talents in the relevant environment, but this has changed...
So why the shift in attitude? Mostly, the opportunities are much greater today than ever before. Football trials now provide young people with fantastic prospects of becoming renowned in the world of football. Football trials offer potential players the chance to develop their skills and for premiership clubs to scout them. Moreover, you may have thought the dreams of youth were well behind you, but not so, football trials are open to people up to the age of 29 perhaps it is time to dust off the football boots and try to reach once more for the skies.
Trails entail many different features. In any one day of trials, scouts from up to 15 professional clubs will come to see the talent on offer. Trials will test skill and fitness, offer teaching strategies to improve technique, strength, and stamina. Once assessments have been undertaken, potential players can see where their performance ranks in comparison to the population for their age and the position in which they play. If you fail to make the grade, not to worry, there is still a chance to fulfil part of the childhood dream and play free at some of the country's largest stadiums.
Football trials are designed to help all players make it within their relevant skill levels, from professional to semi-professional, and even amateur. Trials can lead to a successful and satisfying career.
