Alec Fenn
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John Bostock: How I rebuilt my career
By Alec Fenn published
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

Why did LA Galaxy hold trials in England?
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LA Galaxy LA Galaxy recently held open trials in London - FourFourTwo joined 350 wannabe footballers chasing the Hollywood dream

Reiss Nelson: The truth about academy life
By Alec Fenn last updated
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

4 pre-season lunch recipes
By Alec Fenn last updated
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

4 pre-season endurance training sessions
By Alec Fenn last updated
Stamina These four pre-season pitch sessions from Back2Action and Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons will improve your stamina and speed endurance

TRX workout for football
By Alec Fenn last updated
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

Q&A: John Terry and Theo Walcott's personal trainer
By Alec Fenn published
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

Football fan gift ideas: 12 pieces of gear you won’t want to do without this Christmas
By Alec Fenn last updated
Christmas Make sure you’re kitted up like a pro with these leggings, jackets, hats and headphones

Is this the most intelligent club in England?
By Alec Fenn published
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

Ankle guards for crunching tackles
By Alec Fenn published
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: My transition from player to coach
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Kevin Phillips Early starts, late finishes and learning to be unselfish – Derby County assistant Kevin Phillips on making the transition from player to coach

5 ways to improve your mental strength
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation Are you serious about becoming a professional footballer? Follow these 5 tips steps to boost your mental strength

How to overcome 4 winter coaching problems
By Alec Fenn published
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

'I share fitness tips with Cristiano Ronaldo'
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Fitness West Ham & Portugal defender Jose Fonte tells FFT about his fitness chats with Cristiano Ronaldo and how he stays in peak condition

Gabriel Barbosa: Santos value technique over size
By Alec Fenn published
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

Why did Kevin Mirallas lose one stone in weight?
By Alec Fenn last updated
Speed Everton forward Kevin Mirallas lost one stone during pre-season – we asked him why and how he did it

Simon Mignolet: Inside the mind of a goalkeeper
By Alec Fenn last updated
Are goalkeepers REALLY crazy? We sat down for a chat with Liverpool's no.1 to find out

Football's lost wonderkids
By Alec Fenn published
Too much, too soon? FFT speaks to three former wonderkids about their rise and fall

The coaching app behind Lincoln's FA Cup run
By Alec Fenn last updated
Mental Preparation Lincoln City are using a cutting edge performance analysis tool to assess the performances of their players and the opposition

Victor Anichebe's A-List personal trainer
By Alec Fenn published
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

David Luiz: How to be a modern defender
By Alec Fenn published
Passing David Luiz discusses the role of the modern defender, how he stays calm under pressure and the influence of culture on football style

Foam roller vs trigger point massage ball
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery FFT compares foam rollers and trigger point balls to see which is best for improving your flexibility

You Ask, We Answer: Jordan Henderson
By Alec Fenn last updated
Jordan Henderson You sent in your questions for the Liverpool captain and he answered them
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