Alec Fenn
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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
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
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
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
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
VIDEO: Pre-season gym workout: Week 4
By Alec Fenn published
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
Romelu Lukaku: My Premier League workout
By Alec Fenn last updated
Everton Manchester United's powerhouse striker takes us through his match-winning routine. Go hard or go home!
Could earthing solve your injury woes?
By Alec Fenn published
Injuries Experts believe a technique called earthing could accelerate your recovery from injury
5 injury prevention exercises
By Alec Fenn last updated
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
Puma Tricks boot launch
By Alec Fenn last updated
Boots Grab your shades - we headed to London to test drive Puma’s luminous new footwear
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