I'm 16 and Your Story Inspired Me

by Yianni
(New Westminster, Canada)

On the way to practice...

On the way to practice...

I am 16 and I too am a goalkeeper. I aspire to become a professional player and hopefully go back to France (I was born there) and play for the national team. I very much enjoy being a keeper and when I play, I feel like I'm flying.

When I found your story, I was amazed! I had just found someone who had gone through roughly the same path I was following.

Your story has inspired me to push myself to the limits and past them. I would really like it if you could give some tips. Who knows? Maybe you'll be the answer to my prayers.

Thank you very much, Elad, and good luck in your future career as a professional goaltender. Hope to stay in touch!

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I'm 16 and Your Story Inspired Me

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Sep 02, 2009
 What a Compliment!
by: Elad

Dear Yianni,

Thanks so much for taking the time to write. You can't imagine how exciting it is for me to get a letter from a 16-year old. It seems like it was only yesterday when I was your age and also dreaming of becoming the best goalkeeper in the world.

It didn't happen because I lost touch with my dream. I didn't stay focused on being a goalkeeper and life took me in other directions. Now, that's OK. Although I believe I could have been a successful goalkeeper, I don't have any regrets on the choices I've made in life and I feel like I'm the happiest person alive!

Yianni, if you want to succeed as a goalkeeper, I think you have to stay focused on your target. You have to work really hard and believe in yourself all the time, even when you've just allowed the most pitiful of goals. Don't lose touch with your dream and eventually you will realize it!

When you do make the French National team, please remember to drop me a line. Or, better yet, send me a pair of VIP tickets to come and watch you :-)

All the Best,

Elad
Oct 12, 2009
 Thank you
by: Marie

Hi Elad,

I just wanted to tell you how amazing your story is. With site build it, soccer, acting, traveling. Thank you for sharing your dreams.
Mar 16, 2010
 Thank You
by: Yianni Bumaye

Thank you very much Elad for taking the time to reply to my comment. I hope to be in touch with you throughout my next training phase. Thank you also for the advice. I'll await your reply with much enthusiasm.

Sincerely,

Yianni

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