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Well, for those who don't know me, my first topic here is "I'm 15 years old, what's the chance to turn professional?", thinking more about the national team and ittf series.
It's been almost two years now and I would say I'm in a good environment, I train 4 hours a day 6x a week under the supervision of a great coach recognized in Brazil and my group have much different styles, not exclusively talking about rubber and left or right, but playing styles. We have fitness 2x a week but I'm gradually increasing. And we also have a sports psychologist. But well, I'm about to turn 17 and I'm in my last year of high school.
It's time to evaluate some choices.
Well, the national team is still out of the question.
Right now, I think about some of these things:
- Play in European leagues or from other countries. Brazil does not have one yet, it is still in the process of being created. I believe it's the hardest but only way to really turn pro above the years. Really the HARDEST one. Almost 99% no 1% yes.
- Having sponsors to finance things like trips to the national stages and material, or even money. Considering that if I do a good job of marketing on social media, I believe this chance may become more apparent.
- Having national results and getting an "athlete support" in money that the government of my state gives to some athletes following a series of requirements. I consider this the closest at the moment, and it can hold for a long time if achieved.
- And well, my ideas are over, considering that there is no University League here either, and only one college in my state provides financial support for athletes.
Do you have any ideas for think about? Being a pro for me, is not for earn my entire money of tt, but a help with the finances, like travels and material.
(minus giving up on tt xD)
It's been almost two years now and I would say I'm in a good environment, I train 4 hours a day 6x a week under the supervision of a great coach recognized in Brazil and my group have much different styles, not exclusively talking about rubber and left or right, but playing styles. We have fitness 2x a week but I'm gradually increasing. And we also have a sports psychologist. But well, I'm about to turn 17 and I'm in my last year of high school.
It's time to evaluate some choices.
Well, the national team is still out of the question.
Right now, I think about some of these things:
- Play in European leagues or from other countries. Brazil does not have one yet, it is still in the process of being created. I believe it's the hardest but only way to really turn pro above the years. Really the HARDEST one. Almost 99% no 1% yes.
- Having sponsors to finance things like trips to the national stages and material, or even money. Considering that if I do a good job of marketing on social media, I believe this chance may become more apparent.
- Having national results and getting an "athlete support" in money that the government of my state gives to some athletes following a series of requirements. I consider this the closest at the moment, and it can hold for a long time if achieved.
- And well, my ideas are over, considering that there is no University League here either, and only one college in my state provides financial support for athletes.
Do you have any ideas for think about? Being a pro for me, is not for earn my entire money of tt, but a help with the finances, like travels and material.
(minus giving up on tt xD)
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