Category: Football Advice

Becoming a pro football player: How much should you be training?

1 May 18

Millions of amateur football players around the world want to know how to make it to the final level. They dream of becoming a pro football player, yet there is something just holding them back. Often,...

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When should parents start their children in football?

12 Feb 18

Parents around the globe always have one major question when it comes to their kids and football. That question is: When should I start my children in football?

There has been much debate over the topic....

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Key attributes every striker must have to be successful in football

6 Feb 18

Strikers live on an island. A No. 9 may not see much of the ball during a game, but when they do, a striker must score goals. A good No. 9 never gives up and always works hard for the team. It is difficult...

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Key attributes every goalkeeper must have to be successful in football

29 Jan 18

Goalkeeper is a position unlike any other in football. It is an individual position, and goalkeepers can spend an entire 90 minutes by themselves only to have one save to make late in a game. And goalkeepers...

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Key attributes every defensive midfielder must have to be successful football

22 Jan 18

Defensive midfield has become one of the most important positions in football over the last decade. At one time, these grafters were deployed with few fans and pundits really knowing why they were picked...

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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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Parents and players must beware of promises from football agents

22 Sep 17

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...

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Ways to improve your chances of becoming a professional football player – Part 1

18 Sep 17

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...

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Football trials are learning experiences for young players

4 Sep 17

All young players want to attend a football trial and get signed right away. That doesn't always happen, and goalkeeper Matt Perrella is a great example of a player who has worked hard for every opportunity....

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Interview: Chattanooga FC General Manager Sean McDaniel

22 Aug 17

Football, or soccer, in the United States continues to grow each year. From the top-flight of Major League Soccer to the regional leagues that dot the country, soccer has found a home in the US after decades...

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From Amateur to Professional Football

17 Aug 17

There are three types of football players out there, and if you are reading this, there is a good chance you fall into one of the categories. The first category is Sunday league football players while...

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