Here we take a look at a very interesting article written by ex-professional player Wayne Rooney. In the article Wayne talks about sacrifices in football which we look into here.
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How do you Spend Your Time?
In this blog post we are going to look at how you spend your time, and how that affects you as a person and as a footballer.
Read MoreNerves in football
We all feel nervous before a big match. Even the top players feel nervous, and in a way that is completely natural. You feel your mouth is dry, your heart rate or pulse is going a bit quickly. If someone took your blood pressure, that would be high too. There are butterflies in your stomach, and some players feel a bit sick. It affects everyone slightly differently.
Read MoreAcademy life and your use of Social Media
This is our warning to you about social media.
Read MoreHow does a club’s scouting system work?
Here at UK Football Academy Finder we are often asked, just how a football academy scouting system actually works.
Read MoreHow does the academy scouting system work, and how do young players get scouted for academies in the UK?
Here at UK Football Academy Finder, we are often asked about how players get scouted for the academy system here in the UK.
Read MoreChanging academies and compensation payments
Here at UK Football Academy Finder, we are asked occasionally what happens when a player wants to move to a different academy. So, in this blog we are going to look at what happens in a variety of different scenarios.
Read MoreWhat happens with a first pro contract?
Here at UK Football Academy Finder, we are often asked about when a player is offered a first pro contract. So here is what actually happens.
Read MoreWhat is a Football Academy scholarship?
Here at UK Football Academy Finder we are often asked questions about academy scholars and academy scholarships. So, what exactly is a scholarship all about?
Read MoreWhat is a development centre?
Here at UK Academy Finder, we are often asked about development centres. What are they and how do they work, so here is a guide to help you understand better about these important parts of a pro club’s facilities.
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