Ben Burlikowski

#construction during the day and #Watfordfc season ticket holder on the weekend. Coach @ickenhamyouthfc with whatever time is left after the family!

[Ashford Town Middlesex FC (C🏆) @ashfordtownmx]

Many players go a career without winning a league title, it’s one of the hardest things to do.

Cormac Harris has one at 17 years of age 💫

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

To any young kid reading this…

I’ve doubted myself in every league I’ve ever played in.

Ryman Prem.
Conference South.
League Two.
League One.
Championship…

And even right before my first Premier League start last night.

That’s not weakness.
That’s being human.

That’s being alive.

When I was growing up, I thought Premier League players were superhuman.

Like they never felt doubt.
Like they never felt nerves.

The truth is…. it’s often the opposite.

Social media won’t tell you that sometimes you step out there with no confidence. That’s normal. That’s ok!

You now have to then step out there with courage.

Confidence feels good.
Courage doesn’t.

But you do it anyway. Show courage enough times…. You build confidence.

Here’s the mindset that’s carried me for 31 years.

When it goes well:

I worked for it.
I earned it.
Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.

When it doesn’t:

I know I prepared the best I could.
It didn’t go exactly to plan. That’s football.

But Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.

That simple recipe gave me a special moment last night.

Leading the team out.
Playing alongside a group that fights for every ball.
Celebrates tackles.
Gives everything for the city of Sunderland.

And sharing it with supporters who never gave up, even after four tough seasons in League One.

So if you’re a young player feeling doubt…
Low confidence…
Or like you don’t believe in yourself…

You’re not alone.

Every player feels it.

Confidence isn’t something you’re given.

It’s something you build.

Bit by bit.
Day by day.
With courage.
With work.
With learning.

Anything worth building takes time.

But that’s what makes it so worthwhile!

Thank you @SunderlandAFC ❤️🤍

[stanley @stanislaavvvvv]

Casual chat about the mighty orns with one of the best to wear the shirt 😅

#WatfordFC

[Ben Burlikowski @BenBurly]

@WD18Fans Outthought, outworked, outclassed

[stanley @stanislaavvvvv]

EP. 200 and we had to bring out the big guns 💪

also couldn’t resist getting the watty kit out for crouchy #watfordfc

[Ben Burlikowski @BenBurly]

@SmokeyEarl He could have done, but the fact he was ghosted past on numerous occasions by the Sunderland LWB suggests that my nan must have been unavailable due to the fact she had to shampoo her rabbits.

[Ickenham Youth FC @ickenhamyouthfc]

An absolute rocket in our opening @scfyl_official game winning 3-2 at @bruneluni under the lights!

Aged 16-18 and think you have what it takes to play midweek football? Contact us to arrange a trial today.

[Ben Burlikowski @BenBurly]

@UncleRonSr Irrespective of which side the goals have come from you need to look at the midfield today, non existent, no pressure on the the ball. The press was at least ten yards off which is where the Lino was standing for one of their goals!!

[Ickenham Youth FC @ickenhamyouthfc]

Goalkeeper need for both U13 and U16 for 24/25 season. Both teams consistent at top of Harrow Premier Division, UEFA B coaches - for a trial email ⚽️[email protected]

[Ickenham Youth FC @ickenhamyouthfc]

Loving the sunshine. Final game of the season for the u10 girls, what a great season it has been for us all!

[Ickenham Youth FC @ickenhamyouthfc]

Your under 16 Herts League cup winners ladies and gentlemen🙌👏.

Incredible performances girls!

Thank you to our sponsors Rose Transport for their support this season.

[Ickenham Youth FC @ickenhamyouthfc]

Your under 12 league cup winners!! So proud of the girls and their 4-0 win this afternoon in the sunshine. What a day for it!

So deserved 👏👏

[Jonathan North @JonathanNorth]

One hell of a ride but it’s time to hang up the gloves…

#MineYoursKeepersAWAY 🧤

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[Jack Rossiter @jross153]

I’m looking for a club to get involved with next season in a coaching/management role.

I know nothing can be promised or guaranteed but want to put myself out there. Happy to have a conversation with anyone over DM.

I appreciate any retweets to this tweet.

@FreeAgentsFC

[Ben Burlikowski @BenBurly]

Another quality display from our young @SCFYL_official #boro players this week against @fc_hilltop U18. All but three of the match day squad are 16yrs old, with three making their debut and two of those scoring! Proven pathway for players to develop toward first team football.

[Ben Burlikowski @BenBurly]

@TheCoachesNet Guys is the webinar being recorded so it is available post the 29th Feb? Unfortunately can’t make it on Thursday. Thanks 🙏

[Ben Burlikowski @BenBurly]

Fantastic performance from @hbfc1872 U18’s tonight in the @ACYFLofficial league cup against @sloughtownfc U18’s going through to the next round with a 3-1 win. Credit to the lads really stuck to the task and kept playing the right way. ⚽️⚽️