Soccer Convention & The Difference Between An Amateur And A Pro | #AskASoccerPro Show Ep. 008

In the #AskASoccerPro Show 11 year MLS vet Quincy Amarikwa breaks down the MSL (Mental Strength League), an ongoing game that he believes he and everyone else is a conscious or unconscious participant. This is a philosophy and mindset he has developed, refined and implemented over the course of his life and what he attributes to finding success in his personal, business, team and soccer endeavors… Resulting in the creation of the “Amarikwa Process.” A 7-step process Quincy refers to when tackling any endeavor or meeting new, temporary obstacles.

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In today’s episode:

Time Stamp

00:00 - 02:30 Introduction

02:53 - 04:21 Quincy’s thoughts on USL Championship Open Tryouts - It’s all about networking

06:02 - 08:21 Nobody signs you. What’s your next move?

10:26 - 13:34 Drawing coach’s attention in a high school soccer tryout?

15:42 - 19:36 Focusing on the right things

20:58 - 22:18 YOU is all you need

22:24 - 23:05 Know yourself

23:05 - 23:53 The difference between an amateur and a pro 

31:17 - 32:04 A message to 13 years old Quincy

32:43 - 33:41 Improving tactically and visually

36:04 - 39:51 The biggest mistake athletes make after retirement?

46:06 - 50:04 What made Quincy come back after his big injury?

53:05 - 54:38 How to pick the right agent?

56:22 - 58:17 Quincy’s thoughts on the way current MLS teams are built.

Best Quotes From Episode: 

1. There are only a handful of things in your control. Deal with those before moving on to anything else.

2. Study what people do, instead of just asking them for answers.

3. YOU is all you need to get to where you want to go!

4. Soccer is not permanent. Treat every touch on the ball like it’s your last.

5. Whatever the problem is, commit to learning whatever necessary to overcome your temporary obstacle.

6. The most efficient way to BUILD trust is honesty, the best way to KEEP trust is integrity.

7. Never let short-term thinking cloud long-term judgement.

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See you in next week’s episode!