The one with the Professional Footballer - David Tutonda is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a defender for English Football League Two club Morecambe. His previous clubs include Cardiff City, Newport County, Barnet, Bristol Rovers and Gillingham. David has played in over 200 professional games, across an 11 year career in the English Football Leauge and today he tells us exactly what life is like as a footballer outside the English Premier Leauge. David helps to show coaches how important it is to take time to understand where young aspiring players are on a personal level as well as a professional level. He shares his loan experiences and how he didn’t feel like a pro until his 3rd year after signing. He reminds us how important it is to be yourself and to always remember to bring yourself to the pitch everyday or as Marcus Rashford of Manchester United and England says "remember what brought you to the dance” …This episode includes a great discussion about how academy football prepares players for the real world of professional football. David opens up about his true thoughts as a first year pro and how and when that changes to allow him to push on and achieve his undoubted potential. David is realistic about the tempo and pace of the very first pro team session he saw, what its like to walk into the first team dressing room in the real world and getting the balance right when you stop cleaning the boots and start sitting next to the pro's as a team mate. After 11 years playing in the Football Leauge, David talks to us about the characteristics of the best coaches he has had and offers amazing insight for those already working in football and the aspiring coaches who wish to one day work in the professional game. This episode takes a deep dive into belief and the enthralling concept he shares of “belief lost”. The importance of accepting responsibility and the pitfalls of coaches who are seen to be “passing blame”. This segment will change your thinking for sure and is well worth your time. This episode is exactly why we started this project in the first place to give you a level of insight that people just dont get. David’s honest and raw approach is a beacon offering strength and solace to those who are dedicating their lives to live in professional football and who wish to follow in his footsteps. From everyone at the pro player podcast we are wishing you well, wherever you are and whatever you are struggling through today. Join us as we take a walk down one of the most enlightening roads of the first series and lets share in the journey together. To the future…In loving memory of Dick Bate (1946-2018)