Road to Pro · No. 01
From Massachusetts
to France.
One goal: go pro.
The documented journey of an American footballer preparing to chase the next level in Europe. The move to France is locked in for summer 2026 — every session, every drill, and every entry on this site is part of the preparation.
The Timeline
The path so far.
Real dates. Real chapters. Documented as it happens.
2021
Massachusetts Roots
2021
Juventus Academy
2023
IFA New England
2025
MLS Next
2025
Building the Standard
2026
Preparing for France
Summer 2026· Upcoming
France
Follow the Journey
Every session. Every setback. Every step closer.
The Journal
Notes from the road.
Entries written in real time as the move to France gets closer.
Entry · 01 · 3 min read
Why I'm choosing France
It started with a French class sophomore year. It turned into a trip to Marseille, training with a fifth-division club, and locking in the move.
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Entry · 02 · 4 min read
What American players need to understand about Europe
Europe is built around player development. America is built around revenue. Until you understand that, the system will keep you stuck.
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Entry · 03 · 3 min read
My weekly training structure
Team training Monday through Wednesday. Solo work every day. Each day has a focus — nothing is random.
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Entry · 04 · 3 min read
The reality of preparing for pro
If you do not have money or resources you can get stuck on the wrong team. The doubt is real. The answer is to control what you can.
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Entry · 05 · 3 min read
Lessons from injuries and recovery
I rushed an injury once. It cost me. This time I did it right — and I came back sooner than ever.
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Entry · 06 · 2 min read
How I lock in for match day
Match day starts before the match. Visualization, breathing, voice, scanning — by kickoff it is automatic.
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