Alec Fenn
Latest articles by Alec Fenn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

Eat like an athlete: Ultimate matchday nutrition
By Alec Fenn last updated
Stamina Elite nutritionist Liam Holmes recommends the matchday meals that will ensure you can cover every blade of grass

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

How to use a GPS vest to monitor your fitness
By Alec Fenn last updated
Speed PlayerTek's GPS vest enables you to measure your fitness and then compare it to the professionals

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

The ultimate Performance package holiday
By Alec Fenn published
Psychology Plan the perfect team bonding trip for your club over the summer with a little help from our experts

Could cupping accelerate your recovery from injury?
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery Neymar was recently pictured using cupping therapy, so we decided to find out if it could accelerate your recovery from injury

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?

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

VIDEO: How to play as a striker
By Alec Fenn published
Strikers Head coach at Elite Striker Training, Craig Reid, has five top tips to help you play as a striker

VIDEO: Pre-season gym workout: Week 2
By Alec Fenn published
Pre-season You’ve made it through week one, now it’s time to step it up. This session, courtesy of Coerver Coaching, targets your core, hamstrings and back

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

Kyle Walker-Peters: Your team-mates are your rivals
By Alec Fenn last updated
Mental Preparation Tottenham youngster Kyle Walker-Peters on competing for contracts, life in digs and balancing school and football
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