Blog: Football Skills & Advice
Attitude is so important
Published Friday 9th of August 2024 02:44 PM
If you want to be a professional footballer, then in the words of Harry Price, CEO of UK Football Trials, “A good attitude is non-negotiable”. Harry has seen literally thousands of young players at the UK Football Trials, and spoken to many, many coaches and scouts, so we must believe him when he makes a statement as emphatic as that!
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How do I prepare for a football trial?
Published Tuesday 30th of July 2024 10:12 AM
You will probably have a few weeks to prepare yourself for your booked football trial. Use those few weeks wisely. Here are some guidelines as to what needs to be done to give yourself the best possible chance to get scouted.
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How do I impress at a football trial?
Published Friday 19th of July 2024 11:15 AM
There are several ways you can impress at a football trial. This post will give you a general overview and some guidelines that it is vitally important you follow, even though we don’t know your particular individual strengths and weaknesses.
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How do you get a trial in Football?
Published Thursday 11th of July 2024 01:21 PM
Lets find out the best way of getting a trial in football here in the UK.
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What is the best age to attend a football trial?
Published Thursday 4th of July 2024 01:12 PM
The good news is that there is no ‘Best Age’ to attend a football trial. Here at UK Football Trials, we run trials from the age of 8 years old right up to the age of 24. We have had trialists scouted by pro and semi pro clubs from every age of every year group, so if you are good enough, age is no barrier to being scouted
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How can I get scouted in football?
Published Friday 21st of June 2024 12:35 PM
The very best way to get scouted is to attend a football trial where there are scouts from clubs from the premier league to semi-pro level who will be looking for talented players with different attributes in various age groups.
Here at UK Football trials, we ensure that between ten and fifteen scouts are present at every trial, as well as our coaches and staff members some of whom are scouts in their own right.
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Are football trials hard?
Published Friday 14th of June 2024 11:45 AM
Are football trials hard? The simple answer to this question is that yes, they can be hard, but they are also rewarding, challenging and give every player the chance to find out how good they really are relative to their peer age group.
Here at UK Football trials, we have been running football trials for twelve years, so we have a huge amount of experience, and can look at this question from a position of strength as we are complete masters of this brief.
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How much do UK Football trials cost?
Published Thursday 23rd of May 2024 03:00 PM
The full cost of a UK Football trial is between £99-£109, and this represents fantastic value for money. Lets find out why.
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No-one was born a professional footballer.
Published Wednesday 15th of May 2024 11:07 AM
Here at UK Football Trials, we are often asked about the best way to improve a player’s game.
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How to Get Scouted in Football in Modern Times
Published Friday 30th of June 2023 10:21 AM
Football is a global phenomenon that continues to captivate millions of people around the world. For aspiring players, the dream of being scouted by a professional club can be the ultimate validation of their talent and dedication. In the modern age, with the ever-evolving football landscape, getting scouted requires a strategic approach. This blog post will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the path towards catching the attention of talent scouts, with a special focus on the opportunities provided by UK Football Trials.
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Welcome to our new blog section
Published Friday 11th of January 2019 02:03 PM
Welcome to our new blog section on football drills, advice and tips
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