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That jay demerit ever made it as a professional soccer player is a wisconsinsize miracle. After impressing watford manager ray lewington in a friendly in 2004, demerit rose through the ranks and wore the captains armband for. The film documents jays journey from the bottom playing in. The good guy in sports moniker gets kicked around far too often, but in demerits case its warranted. For those of you unfamiliar with kickstarter, its a way to. Good guy works hard and wins the big trophy in the end, but this movie is far from that version.
Jay demerit to be inducted in national soccer hall of fame. Who knows, maybe netflix will pick it up below is the run down via some recent tweets. The jay demerit story is the true story of a young americans impossible journey a journey never experienced or heard of in the soccer world. Soccer film jay demerits inspiring story interview. Jay demerits story reads like those of many american players who tried to launch a professional career between the end of the north american soccer league and the beginning of major league. Its easy to assume that the best soccer players in the. This inspiring documentary charts the improbable journey of jay demerit, from playing soccer in sunday park leagues and semipro london clubs to competing in the english premier league and ultimately starting in the 2010 world cup. Perfect christmas gift for all athletes, coaches, families a story that hollywood writers dream of. Jay demerits once in a million meteoric rise to prominence is a legendary tale of epic proportions with soccers most profoundly visible underdog honored with a motion picture released detailing his life and professional career entitled rise and shine. Jay michael demerit green bay, wisconsin, 4 december 1979 is een. This is the true life story of a young american soccer player with a big dream in his heart and a mountain of obstacles in his path. His career is the subject of the 2011 independent film, rise and shine.
Oct 30, 2011 uic alum jay demerit discusses why he was originally uncomfortable with the idea of turning his life story into a documentary and how he funded the film through donations. When jay demerit stepped onto the field to represent the united states at the 2010 world cup it was truly an incredible moment. This soccer skills series does a fantastic job of blending the charm and wit of star jay demerit whitecaps captain with the different exercises that will appeal to soccer players young and pro. Us soccer player, the defender jay demerit above, lined up against englands wayne rooney when the teams clashed at last years world cup finals in south africa. Jay demerits watford dream and a friend in need make. Jay michael demerit born december 4, 1979 is an american retired soccer player who played. American soccer defender who played for the us national team from 2007 to 2011 and joined the vancouver whitecaps fc in 2011. Its a true life film that documents the inspirational battle of personal, and ultimately, team success. Oct 31, 2011 us soccer player, the defender jay demerit above, lined up against englands wayne rooney when the teams clashed at last years world cup finals in south africa. The jay demerit story is a true story of a young americans impossible journey.
By clemente lisi new york, ny july, 2011 us soccer players the unbelievable rags to riches story of national team defender jay demerit is. After college, jay s dream of playing pro soccer in europe seemed unreachable. The filmmakers did a nice job getting jay to loosen up by allowing him to move around and play with the ball off the field. The jay demerit story is the true story of a young americans. Captains camps are more than just your typical sports camp. It is a film with a universal message of hope and selfbelief, taking place in the world of soccer but carrying over into all facets of life. Unwavering selfbelief, respect, work ethic, positivity and the importance of establishing a multifaceted skill set both on and off the field are just a few of the pillars that this camp is built on. The jay demerit story are closing in on their goal of funding the documentary as a kickstarter project.
Jay demerits career path is indeed fit for hollywood. Unfortunately for viewers who dont know who jay demerit is, the firsttime filmmakers of the jay demerit story present his history chronologically. Rise and shine the jay demerit story april 25, 2011. Whitecaps captain jay demerit shares his story in new movie, rise. After college, jays dream of playing pro soccer in europe seemed. Jul 24, 2014 one of american soccers best stories is reportedly set to call it a career on the shelf following an ankle injury on june 7, jay demerit has reportedly chosen to retire rather than continue. Apr 04, 2011 jay demerits watford dream and a friend in need make compelling film. The film captures jays journey and his impossible rise to the top of the soccer world. But if you do know who jay is, then the first 45 minutes are compelling.
Sleeping in an attic, painting houses and eating beans and toast. The jay demerit story, based on his rise from the ninth tier of football in england to the premier league and fifa world cup. With a player like jay, you can play offensive attacking soccer with freedom. The jay demerit story is a story for anyone with a dream, a story of perseverance and hard work. Rise and shine is an astonishing film, a tale of friendship. The jay demerit story is the true story of a young americans impossible journey. The message in the movie is the coolest part about it, said jay demerit, speaking to the observer over coffee and pie in vancouvers gastown. Jul, 2011 by clemente lisi new york, ny july, 2011 us soccer players the unbelievable rags to riches story of national team defender jay demerit is the kind of tale hollywood usually foams over.
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