If you enjoy soccer, and have a kick out with your friends, you may not have seriously considered joining a soccer team. Maybe you thought you weren’t good enough, too old or too young. These days there are so many home based teams and if there isn’t one near you why not start one?
1. Improve as a player
If you are a really passionate soccer player, you might feel a little frustrated with the people you play with. Maybe you take your game seriously, and want to improve it, while your colleagues might just see it as a bit of fun.
2. Play regularly
Playing soccer regularly will help you get better, and you will learn a lot about the game. You can even change the position; You may have seen yourself as a defender, but the coach may see you as a winger or striker.
3. Exercise and fitness
Playing soccer will keep you fit and healthy, and if you take your game seriously, you may start to think more about your body and diet. Going for 90 minutes on a Sunday is a tough task, especially if you’re not used to it, and you’re not at your best. You’ll get better soon though, if you’re serious about your game.
4. Improve as a person
Becoming a regular member of your soccer team will give you extra responsibilities and help you grow. You will have to show up on time, bring your kit, and get ready for a training session or match. This can help you be more organized at work and at home.
5. Make new friends
Joining a team will be a great opportunity to make new friends and benefit from their skills and experience.
6. Inexpensive
Soccer is a cheap sport to participate in, and there is no need to spend a fortune on expensive equipment. As long as your shoes are comfortable and you have the right shin pads and gloves if you’re a goalkeeper, that’s probably all you need, as the rest of the kit will likely be provided by your team.
7. Teamwork
Working as part of a team will help you play as a team, not 11 players. You will need to follow the manager’s instructions during the match, and the training sessions will enable you to learn tactics and tactics, as well as improve your fitness and skills.
8. Realize your potential
If you think you have what it takes to become a soccer player, you want to give it a try, and don’t wonder if you can make it as a pro. Joining a team will give you this opportunity.
9. Play like a pro
You might wear the same shoes as your favorite player, and try to imitate them, especially if you play in the same position. You may spend a lot of time watching other football, to help you improve, or have the same discipline as a professional, taking the game very seriously.
10. Because you enjoy the game
If you don’t enjoy playing soccer, you won’t want to play it. So if you’re playing for a team, and you’re not enjoying it, for whatever reason, why not consider making a transfer request, and trying out for a different team?
You may not be the fastest winger with all the tricks, you may not get a hat-trick every game, but as a team player you are just as important. If you let the team down, you let yourself down. If you take soccer seriously, you owe it to yourself to be the best player you can be.
Who knows, you might get spotted by a scout, become a professional soccer player, and hit a great time!