In March, Jelani had the chance to participate in the English Football Association campaign called Positivity Always Wins. Get to know more about the campaign and what J_Tekkz has to say!
What is Positivity Always Wins campaign about?
The campaign is all about spreading good vibes in English football. The English Football Association and Nationwide Building Society teamed up to inspire everyone involved in the sport to be positive and friendly to each other. The goal is to show that being positive is preferable to being negative and that by having a good attitude, we can make football more welcoming for everyone - especially for young players who are just starting.
The campaign uses different ways to share and promote it to reach the right people. The FA has made a small series with well-known people like Adebayo Akinfenwa, Alex Bailess, our creator J_Tekkz, and, most recently, Ben Nuttall. The videos are interactive and short, meant for everyone to comprehend the message.
J_Tekkz delivers an inspiring message!
In this video, our creator talks about positivity alongside the two hosts, Morfo Peyiazis and Moses Duckrell. He talks about how being positive is essential when it comes to football. Jelani believes that every player should show their best self, have a good attitude, and always have a smile on their face. By doing this, the team will have a better and more enjoyable outcome.
How to stay positive when losing to last year's champions?
How to stay positive when 5-0 down?
In these 2 questions answered by Jelani and Moses, they spread this positive energy and message, saying that no matter what, always show the positive. Being proud of what you have made and believing that positivity will attract the same. Behind that, it is important if you think the other way around, if you are losing, you might be negative or think it is over, but not showing positivity will lead to more negativity. If you focus on the positive side of things, it can give you an extra boost of energy and help you stay focused on your goals. Always try to look on the bright side and stay positive!
An inspiring message from an opposite player:
J_Tekkz shared the most inspiring thing anyone has ever said to him on the pitch. It was from an opposition player who told Jelani he was the best winger he had ever played against. This is the kind of behavior the FA aims to have on the pitch, it showed that the other player was able to put aside any feelings of rivalry and show Jelani some respect. Our creator believes that positivity is a form of respect itself. When you are on the pitch, you want to make sure that everyone is enjoying the game, and it starts by having a positive attitude. If you are positive and with a smile on your face, you will not only get better results, you will also play better football!
Always remember to show respect everywhere and stay positive!