Tag: Football Nutrition Tips
Why Alcohol is Best Avoided
Published Friday 15th of November 2024 12:35 PM
Our experts agree: if you want to maximise your potential on the field, alcohol is better left out of your lifestyle. One of our professionals, who has experience at a high level as a junior player, explained it best. Reflecting on his experience, he shared the choice he faced as a teenager: concentrate fully on football or get caught up in socialising and drinking. He tried to balance both, but quickly learned that alcohol held him back on his path to becoming a top player.
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Distribution Skills: A Goalkeeper’s Essential Edge
Published Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:01 PM
The role of a goalkeeper has transformed significantly over the years, with distribution skills now a key component of their game. What was once a position focused solely on saving shots has evolved into one requiring ball mastery and the ability to initiate play from the back. This shift has fundamentally changed how goalkeepers train and perform, making distribution an essential attribute at all levels of football.
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The Key to Being a Great Number 10: Finding Space
Published Friday 28th of February 2025 12:27 PM
The ability to find space is one of the most important qualities of a great number 10. Attacking midfielders who can drift into dangerous areas between defensive lines are often the ones who dictate the game, create goal-scoring chances, and influence matches at the highest level. At UK Football Trials, we regularly see that players who master this skill stand out in competitive games. But how do the best playmakers in the world consistently find space when defenders are trying to mark them out of the game?
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How to Improve at Football Over 20: Advice from UEFA Pro Coach Anthony Williams
Published Thursday 5th of June 2025 11:37 AM
Many players worry they’ve missed their chance if they’re not playing professionally by the age of 20. But according to Anthony Williams — UEFA Pro Licence coach and Director of Football at UK Football Trials — improvement is absolutely possible, no matter your age.
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What Happens at a Football Trial? Insight from UEFA Pro Coach Anthony Williams
Published Tuesday 17th of June 2025 08:52 AM
Football trials can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’ve never attended one before. But understanding what to expect — and how to prepare — can give you the edge. Anthony Williams, UEFA Pro Licence coach and Director of Football at UK Football Trials, explains exactly how a typical trial runs and what scouts are really looking for.
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