Life of a footballer (soccer)

The year is 2018 you wake up. This being the most important day of his amateur career so far. The day he could finally put behind his "Amateur" tag and become professional just a few days after he turned 18 would be a dream come true.

There were trials at the club with quite a few scouts coming to watch the young footballers play. Your family has travelled from Canada to England for work and this has given you opportunity to give you a chance to establish a career as a footballer.

You reach the ground and get ready into your kit. As you step on the ground you see plenty of crowd, mostly relatives of the players cheering them but also saw some scouts in the stands.

All the players go through variety of drills and then a practice game for about 60 minutes. You feel pretty good about your performance, however feel somewhat let down feeling you could've done better.

You get in the changing room and get done with the shower. Just as you prepare to head out you see a man waiting for you.

"Alex Conrad, is it?' he asked.

"Yes, that's me." You answer.

"I'm from Elite Talent Management, I'm a scout with them. I was here to look at some talent. I was very impressed to see you performance and would like to speak with you. Would you be available for lunch tomorrow?"

"Certainly I would be!" You reply in excitement.

"Our office location is in my card. Hopefully we will see you there" He said as he left you with his calling card.

The next day you get to the management office with your father and his lawyer. As you enter the office you get overwhelmed by the magnitude and grandeur or the institution. You see posters and photos of some of your idols on the walls.

As your mind is wandering you're interrupted by a friendly voice.

"Hello, my name is Ian Watson. I'm the CEO and President of Elite Talent Management, these are my asssociates, this is Ivan Rodriguez I believe you met him yesterday. And this is Rachel Ginna, one of top talent managers. Please come join us."

You along with your father and the lawyer join them three in his office. Ian speaks about the history of the company and their offerings while praising you.

"Mr. Conrad , while we discuss the details of the contracts we would like for your son to go through medicals. Ms. Ginna can accompany your son if that's okay."

"Of course, your father answers."

"That's great, please follow me Alex," Rachel says.

You follow Rachel as she walks with you to the medical room while talking about the company. Rachel looked quite young in her early 20s, but based on the position she was holding she had to be at least 30. She was very slim wearing a black skirt and jacket with a white shirt inside. The shirt had it's top button open which added just a little oomph to her formal attire. She had short bob cut hair parted in the middle. Her blond hair made the perfect combination with a blue eyes.

"You know, I've seen your tapes. Ian has a tendency to sometimes exaggerate talent, but in your case I felt he didn't say enough. You do really have superstar abilities."

"Thank you," you answer coyly.

"I hope you decide to join us. You'll be in good hands. You'll be playing for the club of your dreams in no time." She said as she opens the door for the medical room, "come on in."

You follow in the medical room as they begin with some drills. They make you do some basic exercises as they measure your heart rate and vitals. There are a couple of physio therapists both women who are taking their notes and data precisely.

"Sir, for the next check we are going to need you to strip completely." The PT said with a straight face.

"Seriously? Do I have to?" You reply startled.

"They're just doing their job. It's part of the procedure don't worry," Rachel said.

You look at Rachel nervously, almost questioning her if she has to stay.

"I will see you in a few minutes then," Rachel said as she left the room.

You get done with all your formalities and head back as you wait eagerly to hear back from them.