The new documentary mini-series, Whatever It Takes, follows a group of young footballers as they battle to succeed in the brutal world of professional sport. The online series reunites football fans with several young players plucked from obscurity during past cycles of Nike Chance, a global football search for the best undiscovered amateur players.
Nike Chance is currently in its third season and has seen thousands of talented youngsters participate in the program, with the elite receiving access to coaching at the top level. Since 2010, 19 of these players have made their dream of becoming a professional, a reality.
Among the compelling stories covered in the 10-part online series is the story of Tom Rogic as he represents Australia against Brazil. Rogic, one of eight Nike Chance winners in 2010, now plays for Celtic Glasgow in the Scottish Premier League and is part of the Australia national squad who recently qualified for next year’s 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Whatever It Takes pays homage to the success stories from Nike Chance competitions, and deals with the transformation of these young players as they risk everything to make a name for themselves.
“My hunger to win the Chance was driven by my lifelong dream to become a professional footballer,” said Rogic. “My experience through (Nike Chance) was unreal and lived up to every expectation I had.”
