Jay Rosa Discusses Freestyle Football and Mental Health on Chaos Radio

Football freestyle star Jay Rosa has spoken openly about his journey into freestyle and how he uses his skills to engage audiences and raise awareness around important issues. Appearing on Chaos Radio UK this week, Jay gave listeners a glimpse into his career and the message behind his performances.

Jay revealed how his passion for freestyle began early. “I was 10 years old, I went out the front and started kicking the ball, and I done 4,000 kick-ups,” he said, highlighting the dedication and practice that sparked his path into the sport.

Using Skills to Spark Conversations

For Jay, freestyle is more than just tricks. “When I do my skills it usually creates a massive audience,” he explained. “It creates the perfect platform to actually hold these conversations and speak about these topics.”

During the interview, Jay spoke about how performing for large crowds gives him a chance to combine entertainment with awareness, particularly around mental health and youth engagement. By connecting with audiences of all ages, he hopes to inspire children and teenagers to grow in confidence and creativity through sport.

Inspiring Through Performance

Listeners also heard about Jay’s extensive experience performing across the country at football stadiums and community events. His shows are high-energy displays of skill, but also about interaction and leaving audiences motivated.

Jay’s message is clear: freestyle football is more than just entertainment — it’s a tool to connect, inspire, and create opportunities to talk about issues that matter.

To catch the full interview and hear Jay’s insights firsthand, you can listen here.

To support Jay’s EFL Tour journey for Mind Charity, follow him on Instagram and TikTok via @jayrosa1_