Latest articles by Alec Fenn
Pre-season The new season is fast approaching, so this session from Coerver Coaching is all about developing a powerful mid-section and sharpening your reactions
Everton Manchester United's powerhouse striker takes us through his match-winning routine. Go hard or go home!
Injuries Experts believe a technique called earthing could accelerate your recovery from injury
Stamina Centre for Health and Human Performance physio, Tom Jackson, has worked with Charlton, Fulham and Southampton - his five injury-prevention exercises will reduce the risk of you getting crocked
Boots Grab your shades - we headed to London to test drive Puma’s luminous new footwear
Southampton Hundreds of households nationwide take in academy players - but what motivates them to open their doors to the game's budding stars? FFT pops round to find out...
Recovery Burgers are high in calories and full of fat, right? They don’t have to be – elite sports nutritionist Liam Holmes has a healthy version you can make at home
Recovery Football yoga expert, Sharon Heidaripour, explains how regular sessions could help you to avoid injury
Romelu Lukaku We spoke to the Belgium star to find out exactly what it takes to make the step up from academy level to the first team
Strength Improve your jumping ability with this lower body workout from strength and conditioning coach Sam Pepys
Shooting Enter our competition to be in with a chance of winning a scholarship at FootballCV Academy
Pre-match Elite sports nutritionist Liam Holmes has the perfect recipe to spice up your lunchbox and help you avoid the afternoon slump
Recovery We try out a range of supplements designed specifically for football – find out if they could improve your game
Manchester City Alec Fenn spoke to the departing Manchester City hero – who makes his Etihad Stadium farewell on Tuesday night – about rock gigs, local pubs and Sergio Aguero’s lazy language skills. Just don’t take him to Blackpool Illuminations...
Arsenal A talented teenager has beaten off competition from a host of budding footballers to land a place at a top football academy
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
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
Mental Preparation Just started your coaching badges? Thinking about a move into management? We asked former Blackburn Rovers striker and current Chorley boss, Matt Jansen, what skills you need to become a coach
Pre-season Your first session, courtesy of Coerver Coaching, consists of five exercises and focuses on mobility, core stability and strength development
Boots FFT and Pro:Direct are on the lookout for a presenter to try out the latest gear and interview the world’s best footballers. If that sounds like your dream job, show us what you’ve got...
Mesut Özil Learn how to give defenders the slip and become your team’s chief creator with this drill courtesy of Coerver Coaching
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
Passing Dele Alli grew up idolising Steven Gerrard – he talks about the influence he’s had on his style and why he loves big games and big tackles
