Do you have the discipline to become an Asian soccer star and play professional soccer?

That’s what my dad asked me this morning, and I had to really think about what he was saying. He wasn’t telling me off or anything, only preparing me for the hard work and sacrifices I will have to make in the future.

After all, i’m only 13 years old and most kids my age are out enjoying themselves (not that i’m not enjoying myself) without having to think about training, eating the right food, making sure their drinking enough, getting enough rest for recovery and everything else that goes along with preparing to play professional soccer.

Dad explained that becoming a soccer star is tough, and becoming an Asian soccer star is going to be really, really tough. [Read more...]