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Football coaches: Australia hopes to tame behaviour with new card system
Recently, we wrote about the English Football Association trialling new rules for grassroots football. The idea behind the new rules is to help player development and improve player enjoyment.
Australia's...
Find Out MoreStaying fit during football season
Staying fit during football season my seem simple, but it really isn't. You may think you are completely fit just playing matches each week and going through training. However, that isn't necessarily true....
Find Out MoreCan new ideas and match rules change youth football in England?
Last week, the English FA unveiled some new rules that will be trialled in the Manchester area. The rules will give grassroots football in the region a new look. It is hoped the rules can improve the game...
Find Out MoreThe 10,000 touches football training session
Repetition with football touches "leads to habitual patterns of play, and techniques to a point where complexities becomes simple". That is the idea behind the method of young football players completing...
Find Out MoreFootball fitness: Do you cover the distance of a Premier League player?
Football fitness is one of the most important aspects of a player's game. You may have great ball skills, but coaches will see through your game if your fitness isn't up to scratch. At a football trial,...
Find Out MoreJack Harrison: Role model for young football players
Jack Harrison is a name many may not know. The 20-year-old is currently playing for Major League Soccer team New York City FC. But Harrison has roots in England and once dreamed of playing for Manchester...
Find Out MorePreventing Knee injuries in football – Part 1
Knee injuries in football are one of the most common injuries players experience. According to USSoccer.com, knee injuries are often found in young players. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a tendon...
Find Out MoreKylian Mbappe: From failed Chelsea trial to turning down Real Madrid
When the 2016-17 French football season started, Kylian Mbappe was not a player expected to crack Monaco's first team starting XI. In less than 12 months, the striker became the most sought after young...
Find Out MoreParents and players must beware of promises from football agents
Every year, thousands of young football players are signed to contracts by football agents who make promises of fame and fortune. A large number of agents are able to facilitate players gaining trials...
Find Out MoreWays to improve your chances of becoming a professional football player – Part 1
Natural talent is always important when anyone attempts to become a professional football player. However, that is not the only thing that players need to be successful. Yes, talent does go a long way...
Find Out MoreSuccessful Football Players: 3 Players Who Found Success After Years of Struggle
Becoming a successful football player doesn't happen over night. Although there are those football players like Paul Pogba and Delle Alli who turn heads at a young age, and quickly become overnight sensations,...
Find Out MoreFootball tips: How do small players get the best of big opponents?
Football is a great game as small players are able to compete on the same level as much bigger opponents. Unlike other sports like basketball, rugby or American football, footballers don't need to be...
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