A Risky Profession?

There is a great quantity of individuals who plan to achieve a higher rank in the realm of soccer. What most of these youngsters don't recognize is the great risks one must be exposed to in order to even get the chance to showcase themselves to make it professional. Wether at the pitch in a World Cup Final, a lazy Sunday pick up game, or  even at a daily practice, the slightest glitch could swiftly and irreversibly end one's career. That is where the power of the mind comes in. A broken leg could keep you from jogging, but your knowledge is always your safety net. It would be very unlikely for an average person to suffer an injury in which he or she loses their memory, their education. The soccer system in the US helps players out by making college a stepping stone into the bigger leagues. Without this, many players would dive directly into the world of professional soccer and slip out, with no chance of getting a normal job. Here is a video of a nasty soccer injury, for those brave enough to watch!