Alec Fenn
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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 gut health affects performance
By Alec Fenn published
Nutrition Experts have revealed how signals sent from the digestive system to the brain could influence your decision making on the pitch
Kaka: The playmaker masterclass
By Alec Fenn published
Passing Kaka was a picture of elegance on the pitch – he talks footballing artistry, developing a calm mind and the boots that fired him to World Cup success
Why Southampton teach players to cook, clean and iron
By Alec Fenn published
Strength Southampton have introduced a life skills programme for their next generation of youngsters - academy director Matt Hale explains why
Why FC Nordsjaelland hired a character coach
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation FC Nordsjaelland owner Tom Vernon appointed a head of character development to improve the resilience of the club's young players - we ask him why
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
Wearable tech for Sunday League
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Barclays Premier League Catapult Sports have launched a GPS device, which will enable you to prepare, perform and recover like a professional footballer
Why do footballers get ACL injuries?
By Alec Fenn published
Injuries A host of football’s biggest names have suffered this serious knee injury – FFT asks physio Andy Mitchell what causes it and how players recover
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
'Ronaldo's kneecap exploded, it was by his thigh'
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Strength Ronaldo's former physiotherapist, Nilton Petrone, tells FourFourTwo how the Brazil great recovered from 'the worst football injury' he's ever seen
Sam Allardyce: Meditation helps me cope with pressure
By Alec Fenn published
Psychology The former England manager has revealed he practises meditation to escape the pressures of football management
VIDEO: How to improve dribbling skills with Andreas Pereira
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Dribbling The Manchester United midfielder and Coerver Coaching show you some nifty moves to give defenders the slip
Deeney: My workouts with Anthony Joshua's coach
By Alec Fenn published
Strength Troy Deeney reveals how training sessions with Anthony Joshua's coach help to keep him in Premier League shape
'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
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
How to play like David Silva: Master the assist
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Manchester City Use this drill from Coerver Coaching to mimic the Spanish playmaker's precision passing
Eddie Howe: How I handle the media
By Alec Fenn published
Eddie Howe Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe reveals how he handles the pressure of press conferences, answers difficult questions and builds a rapport with the media
When Ajax ruled the world: how Louis van Gaal nurtured his glorious mid-'90s empire
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Action Replay The Cruyff-inspired ‘70s team may have been their greatest in history – but in the early ’90s a new golden generation helped to make Amsterdam the capital city of Europe for a second time
Tried and tested: ArmourFlex elite shinguards
By Alec Fenn published
Stamina FFT tries out a pair of lightweight shinpads that don’t shirk a tackle
'Ivanovic was tough, he was so big for a full-back'
By Alec Fenn published
Speed Southampton's Nathan Redmond tells FFT about the toughest defenders he's faced, adapting to the No.10 role and leaving defenders for dead
The big interview: Nigel de Jong – "I liked being the underdog at Man City. People only knew United, but we wanted to change that"
By Alec Fenn published
The Big Interview Why is he called ‘The Lawnmower’? What was it like to be part of Manchester City's transformation? And has he spoken to Xabi Alonso since the 2010 World Cup Final? Your questions answered in July 2018...
Soccer Supplement: Injury recovery formula
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Nutrition We try out Soccer Supplement's injury recovery formula - which could speed up your return from injury
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