Every football player has an affinity for a particular jersey number, which can represent a variety of factors such as position, age, etc.
Around the world, jersey number 10 is usually linked to star players in the team for example the late Diego Maradona, Okocha, Pelé, Messi, Zidane etc. The ripple effect has also been incorporated into Kenyan football culture, where players wearing jersey number 10 are viewed as superstars.
Nevertheless, today I want to share the story behind my jersey number 38, even though my favorite jersey numbers while I played were 14 and 15. I recall that everyone on our squad considered the number 13 to be unlucky, thus nobody wanted to wear it.
The number 38 on my jersey represents my self-made football adventure. examining in detail the factors that contributed to my success as a player.
Retired but Not Tired!
Retirement does not imply that you have given up on your passion or your desire to see others succeed in their endeavors.
These 38 tips are what really helped me succeed as a football player. Any aspiring football player should definitely check them out, in my opinion. These are a selections from my personal journey, having been exposed to many football environments both domestically and internationally.
1. Understand the rules of the game.
2. Discipline and consistency are key.
3. Dedicate time to train alone.
4. Train with a team.
5. Own atleast two pair of good quality boots.
6. Own a ball for personal training.
7. Go to the stadium.
8. Play at least two positions in the field.
9. Understand your strength and weak points.
10. Rest is important.
11. Drink alot of water.
12. Go for tryouts.
13. Play for teams within and outside your community.
14. Have a junior team in your community.
15. Aspire to be the team captain.
16. Watch foreign leagues.
17. Learn more skill beyond football.
18. Time management is key.
19. Cleanliness
20. Have a tag team. A small group that you train with to achieve a certain goal.
21. Watch what you eat and drink (No drugs or alcohol).
22. Choose your friends wisely. Be in the company of friends who want to see you win and who you share the same values.
23. Switch roles by becoming the coach or referee.
24. Play in tournaments and related competitions.
25. Have an exit plan, remember your will not be at the same level of performance as time goes.
26. Respect the opponent.
27. Listen more, talk less and don't forget to seek feedback after training or match day.
28. Don't let praise derail your ambitions to achieve more (focus).
29. Develop yourself outside the football pitch for example expand your network beyond football.
30. Document your football journey.
31. Play with top tier teams for example in friendly matches.
32. Spend your time wisely. Remember not everyone you play with in the same team is your friend off the pitch.
33. Respect the fans.
34. Respect the coach and your teammates.
35. Respect the referee.
36. Know your worth.
37. Seek God guidance in your journey
38. Have a role model and a mentor.
The Power Of Name
As you may know, I have a lot of nicknames, including Maja, Gambrez, Gambino, Oruma, Captainy, Coaches, Wilsen-X, Wilsen, Mentor, and Ticha, to name a few. It was difficult for me to decide which one to print on my soccer shirt.
All of these aliases hold fascinating tales of my varied life experiences, including youth spaces, sports, ICT, travel, and social entrepreneurship, among other things.
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