How I Got Into Baller League UK
When Baller League UK was first announced, I was unsure whether it was for me. I had spent my career in eleven-a-side football, and I did not know whether a competition involving creators and former professionals would be serious. Going to the trial turned out to be a decision I am glad I made.
The trial in Wembley brought together players I knew from football and others I had watched from a distance. We moved through one-on-one, agility and small-sided games. I chose to play deeper than my usual striker role because I wanted to get on the ball and influence the game. After that came the draft, where I was picked for Treble.
In the video I explain the matchday squad, the pressure to earn a place and the experience of playing at the Copper Box. I also break down the game changers that make Baller League different from the football I grew up playing. Some rules take time to get used to, but they create moments you cannot script.
The wider lesson for me was to try something before deciding it was beneath me. Baller League opened a different side of football and content creation that I might otherwise have missed.
Watch the full Baller League guide on YouTube.