Alec Fenn
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How to get more vitamin D
By Alec Fenn published
Fitness Getting plenty of sun can help you run faster and jump higher, so get outside and catch some rays

The 5 biggest mistakes made by coaches
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Speed Alistair Smith has been the designated learning consultant to the FA for 17 years – his tips could help you avoid some common coaching pitfalls

How to improve your passing
By Alec Fenn published
Passing If you want to fizz passes like Toni Kroos or Andrea Pirlo, then have a browse through our selection of training drills and articles on the art of passing

How to film your games without a cameraman
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Passing New cutting edge technology will enable amateur clubs to film games without hiring a cameraman

Wilshere: Beckham was my hero
By Alec Fenn published
England The England midfielder has spoken of his admiration for the former Three Lions’ captain

What is whole body cryotherapy?
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Franck Ribery have all been pictured using cryotherapy chambers, so FFT decided to see what all the fuss is about...

Inside Everton's academy
By Alec Fenn last updated
Strength Everton’s under-23 manager, David Unsworth, tells FFT how the club finds and develops young players

Become the ultimate goalscorer: Shoot, assist, defend
By Alec Fenn last updated
Swansea City Prepare for an end-to-end game with this rapid-fire routine

The science behind Jamie Vardy's diet
By Alec Fenn last updated
Pre-match Jamie Vardy uses Red Bull, coffee, port and nicotine to get him through the week - but what impact does his diet have on his performance?

How football clubs are using drones to coach future stars
By Alec Fenn last updated
Preparation FFT speaks to one of football's only licensed drone pilots to find out why clubs are using the technology to coach their future stars

Why Southampton hired a hamstring expert
By Alec Fenn published
Southampton Southampton have hired a hamstring guru to get to grips with a persistent injury problem

Romelu Lukaku: My pre-match playlist
By Alec Fenn last updated
Romelu Lukaku The Manchester United and Belgium striker reveals the tunes he listens to before a big game

How to build match fitness - and maintain it
By Alec Fenn last updated
Stamina Unfit? Not played in months? Charlton’s first team sports scientist, Josh Hornby, reveals the sessions he uses with players to build up fitness and then maintain it

The top 5 ways to improve your coaching
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation These five tips from Preston North End's head of academy coaching, Matt Craddock, will improve your communication with players

Sessegnon on Shaw, Bale and switching positions
By Alec Fenn last updated
Ryan Sessegnon Ryan Sessegnon chats to FourFourTwo about idolising Luke Shaw, switching between left-back and left-wing and comparisons with Gareth Bale

How to play like Mesut Ozil: Master the 1v1: Part one
By Alec Fenn last updated
Mesut Özil Reproduce Mesut Ozil's on-pitch mastery with this drill from Coerver Coaching

How clubs are toughening up young players
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation Old school training camps, mobile phone bans and psychology workshops are helping clubs to toughen up their academy players

What do scouts look for in strikers?
By Alec Fenn published
Shooting FFT speaks to the man who scouted Jamie Vardy and Didier Drogba to find out exactly what he looks for when he goes in search of a striker

Play like Daniel Sturridge: Finish in a flash
By Alec Fenn last updated
Daniel Sturridge Improve your first time finishing and hone razor sharp reactions with this drill from Coerver Coaching

Paul Scholes' secret training weapon
By Alec Fenn last updated
Speed Legendary schemer Paul Scholes barely broke into a jog, but he was always a step ahead of the opposition. How? He had a secret weapon

What do footballers eat and drink?
By Alec Fenn last updated
Recovery We’ve put all of our recipes, meal plans and hydration tips in one place so you can eat and drink like a footballer

What happens on a Uefa A Licence course?
By Alec Fenn published
Barclays Premier League FFT joins a host of current and former players on the Uefa A Licence course at St George's Park to find out exactly what they do to get their coaching badges

How an ego expert solved a striker's woes
By Alec Fenn last updated
Mental Preparation AFC Wimbledon forward Lyle Taylor worked with sports psychologist Steven Sylvester in a bid to resolve his temperament and unlock his full potential
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