#25 From T&T POTY to A-league and MISL champion. NCAA record holder: Joel Bailey.

20/06/2021 2h 9min Temporada 1 Episodio 20

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Former ASJA Boys, Naparima College, NCAA (Wheeling University), Major Indoor Soccer League (Cleveland Force & Baltimore Blast), A-League (Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps, & Carolina Railhawks) and Trinidad and Tobago international player Joel Bailey joined us on the Podcast this week. We discuss:
His motivation, Generation Next Academy and philosophy on young player development. 
Passion for football, and forced evolution as a player from midfielder to striker. 
"Profile" of ideal forward: Inzaghi/Ruud Van Nistelrooy/Torres vs Suarez/R9/ Zlatan. 
LVG as coaching role model and team affiliation. 
Profile of Joe Bailey: The beginnings & secondary school football at ASJA and Naparima. 
Secondary School Footballer of the year, Ruskin Mark, and adjusting to and thriving in U.S. College scene. 
Professional Career begins: Indoor football decision in hindsight and getting to the A-League with Montreal Impact 
Purpose: Reflection on journey, injuries, taking care of your body, and realized potential. 
Story Time: Trinidad and Tobago national team, professionalism and nepotism. Being in the black book. 
Getting called up to T&T national team and biggest regret. Why didn't I take that penalty that I won on my debut????? 
Last games for T&T and career-ending injuries back in the A-league. Looking back, giving back and looking forward.

Joel's Academy: 
http://www.gddgenerationnext.com/
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