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What is a sports wearable and why do football clubs use them?

27 Nov 17

You may notice football players wearing strange tank top vests during training, in pregame warm-ups or even under their shirts during games. Some fans and amateur players may have questioned what these...

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Football diet: Valencia sees results turnaround thanks to food intake

23 Nov 17

Spain's Valencia are one of the country's biggest football clubs. The club have won six La Liga titles and seven Copa del Rey trophies over the years. However, in recent time, Valencia haven't seen the...

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Staying football fit during the holidays

20 Nov 17

The end of 2017 is upon us, and that means millions of people around the world will be celebrating the holidays. Football players may find it as a great time to kick back and relax after a gruelling season....

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The rise of soccer in the United States

16 Nov 17

Over the last 20-plus years, soccer has risen in the United States and players wanting to have a long career in the country now have that option. The 1994 World Cup was the first real exposure many US...

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Football training tips: Refuelling with protein

13 Nov 17

Walk into any Premier League dressing room on training or match days, and you will find tables covered in supplements for players. Drinks, bars and gels are three of the most popular items football players...

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Football coaches: Australia hopes to tame behaviour with new card system

7 Nov 17

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...

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Staying fit during football season

30 Oct 17

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....

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Can new ideas and match rules change youth football in England?

23 Oct 17

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...

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The 10,000 touches football training session

16 Oct 17

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...

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Football fitness: Do you cover the distance of a Premier League player?

9 Oct 17

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,...

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Jack Harrison: Role model for young football players

5 Oct 17

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...

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Preventing Knee injuries in football – Part 1

2 Oct 17

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...

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