Latest articles by Alec Fenn
Mental Preparation John Bostock made his professional debut at 15, but was paralysed by a fear of failure during five years with Tottenham. He tells FFT how he has rebuilt his career and confidence with RC Lens
LA Galaxy LA Galaxy recently held open trials in London - FourFourTwo joined 350 wannabe footballers chasing the Hollywood dream
Barclays Premier League Is life in a Premier League academy too easy? Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson talks about pressure, sacrifice and the importance of staying grounded
Strength Fuel and recover from your pre-season training sessions with these 4 easy to make recipes from Tottenham and FC Copenhagen consultant nutritionist Liam Holmes
Stamina These four pre-season pitch sessions from Back2Action and Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons will improve your stamina and speed endurance
Strength This TRX workout from strength and conditioning coach Cameron Goff is designed to test your entire body and get you stronger on the pitch
Dribbling Personal trainer Bradley Simmonds trains Theo Walcott and John Terry - we asked him about how he gets his Premier League clients into tip-top shape
Christmas Make sure you’re kitted up like a pro with these leggings, jackets, hats and headphones
Mental Preparation FFT visits Southampton to find out how the club are educating their next generation to be as intelligent in the classroom as they are on the pitch
Kit G-Form’s PRO ankle guards use three pads to protect you from late tackles, cutting edge tech to absorb the impact of 50-50s and moisture wicking fabric to reduce heat and sweat
Kevin Phillips Early starts, late finishes and learning to be unselfish – Derby County assistant Kevin Phillips on making the transition from player to coach
Mental Preparation Are you serious about becoming a professional footballer? Follow these 5 tips steps to boost your mental strength
AFC Wimbledon The winter months pose problems for coaches all over the country - AFC Wimbledon’s head of academy coaching, Mike Hamilton, explains how to adapt your sessions
Fitness West Ham & Portugal defender Jose Fonte tells FFT about his fitness chats with Cristiano Ronaldo and how he stays in peak condition
Shooting Gabriel Barbosa came through Santos' famed academy before joining Inter - he talks about the club's success in unearthing talent, his thirst for self-improvement and the importance of resilience for strikers
Speed Everton forward Kevin Mirallas lost one stone during pre-season – we asked him why and how he did it
Are goalkeepers REALLY crazy? We sat down for a chat with Liverpool's no.1 to find out
Too much, too soon? FFT speaks to three former wonderkids about their rise and fall
Mental Preparation Lincoln City are using a cutting edge performance analysis tool to assess the performances of their players and the opposition
Strength Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler...Victor Anichebe: FFT speaks to the A-List personal trainer who got Sunderland's 15-stone striker in the shape of his life
Passing David Luiz discusses the role of the modern defender, how he stays calm under pressure and the influence of culture on football style
Recovery FFT compares foam rollers and trigger point balls to see which is best for improving your flexibility
Boots We visited Merseyside to check out Liverpool’s new threads and the latest boots to come out of the New Balance boot lab
