Client Spotlight: Shola Jimoh
Shola Jimoh is one of Canada’s brightest young prospects, currently representing both the Canadian U17 National Team and York United FC. Like many ambitious players, Shola faced the challenge of balancing rapid professional development with the pressures of navigating a career path at a young age.
His Experience with CY Sports Consulting
“Working with CY Sports Consulting gave me clarity and confidence at a critical stage in my career. Steffen and Gianluca helped me set clear goals, refine my routines, and understand the mental side of the game that no one really teaches you. The mentorship has made me feel more prepared, not just for games, but for the bigger decisions I’ll face as I grow in my career.” – Shola Jimoh
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How We Helped Shola
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Goal Setting & Clarity: Structured a roadmap for short- and long-term objectives, both in development and career milestones.
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Mental Skills Coaching: Focused on confidence while playing in an older environment, handling pressure, and building habits for consistency at the professional level.
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Pro Pathway Guidance: Offered insight into balancing club responsibilities with international opportunities.
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Mentorship: Provided ongoing feedback, accountability, and support to help him make decisions with a clear, professional mindset.
Results & Growth
Since working with CY Sports Consulting, Shola reports feeling more mentally prepared, tactically aware, and confident in approaching both matches and training. He’s shown noticeable growth in consistency and decision-making, proving that the combination of mentorship and professional insight can elevate performance on and off the pitch.
Shola’s Words for Other Players
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“If you’re serious about your future, you need more than just training — you need guidance, especially as a young player. CY gave me that extra edge. I’d recommend them to any young player trying to take their game to the next level.”