Give Your Future Self a Chance

First touch makes a player…..it takes a lot of touches to become elite.

Every great player wants freedom on the field — freedom to create, to move, to dominate, to make decisions with confidence. But that freedom doesn’t show up on game day by accident. It comes from the work you do long before the whistle blows. The early work. The quiet work. The work no one sees and few are willing to commit to.

The foundations you build today become the strengths you rely on all season. Your first touch, your fitness base, your decision-making habits, your understanding of space — these aren’t talents, they’re systems. When you train them consistently, the game slows down. Options open. You play with clarity instead of chaos.

The same principle applies off the field. Your routines around sleep, hydration, nutrition, homework, communication, and emotional control all show up in your performance. When a player takes care of their life, their game becomes lighter. There’s more energy, more confidence, more composure. High-performance players aren’t built in practice alone — they’re built in the other 22 hours of the day.

Players who embrace the early work become players coaches trust. They don’t train only when it’s fun or convenient. They build their foundation every week — skills, strength, focus, discipline. That foundation becomes their edge. It makes them more consistent, more dependable, and more dangerous on game day.

The foundation is the investment. The habits are the advantage. The discipline you practice now becomes the freedom you play with later. If you want to rise as a player, start with the work most others skip. It’s the only path to real confidence, real consistency, and real excellence.

To be Next Level…..work everyday, get addicted to the process. The outcomes will reflect the work you put in.