Tag: International football academies
Published Tuesday 12th of July 2022 01:58 PM
Selecting the very best academies and Universities for football in the UK is a minefield - many football programmes claim they have the best football/soccer programmes but what should you consider when choosing? Let us explain!
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Published Friday 8th of March 2024 02:03 PM
Making sure players are clear about what year group they should be playing in is vitally important to their football career. Here at UK Football Academy Finder, we look at how you can work out which year group you should be playing in.
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Published Wednesday 13th of March 2024 12:46 PM
Here at UK Football academy finder we are often asked. “How does the Academy system actually work”. So, lets look at the basics first.
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Published Monday 18th of March 2024 02:13 PM
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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Published Wednesday 20th of March 2024 12:04 PM
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?
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Published Friday 22nd of March 2024 04:47 PM
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.
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Published Monday 25th of March 2024 03:28 PM
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.
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Published Thursday 28th of March 2024 12:02 PM
Here at UK Football Academy Finder, we are often asked about how players get scouted for the academy system here in the UK.
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Published Wednesday 3rd of April 2024 09:10 AM
Here at UK Football Academy Finder we are often asked, just how a football academy scouting system actually works.
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Published Wednesday 10th of April 2024 10:08 AM
This is our warning to you about social media.
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Published Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:58 PM
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.
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Published Thursday 25th of April 2024 03:47 PM
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.
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Published Monday 29th of April 2024 02:37 PM
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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Published Thursday 2nd of May 2024 01:51 PM
The other vitally important side to this story is that it is not just about finding more time for training, but how you train and what you work on that’s important.
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Published Wednesday 8th of May 2024 12:42 PM
You could describe pressure as a feeling of nerves concentrated into a particular moment in time. Let’s look at the classic example of pressure on a football pitch
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Published Wednesday 15th of May 2024 10:55 AM
Here at UK Football Academy Finder, we are often asked about the benefits of going to a private football academy so lets find out.
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Published Friday 14th of June 2024 03:23 PM
Choosing to join a private football academy is a very important decision in an aspiring footballer's career, offering a unique blend of high-level training, personal development, and exposure to the professional game. Here at UK Football Academy Finder, one of the most common questions we are asked is about the duration of stay at a private football academy.
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Published Thursday 4th of July 2024 01:16 PM
Here at UK Football Academy Finder, we are often asked by footballers and their families, about what actually happens at a private football academy. Let's find out.
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Published Wednesday 18th of September 2024 11:36 AM
Aerial dominance is one of the most crucial attributes for a modern centre back. At UK Football Academy Finder, we understand that being strong in the air can make the difference between winning and losing, both defensively and offensively. Whether it’s clearing dangerous crosses or scoring from set-pieces, mastering the ability to win headers is vital for any centre back looking to stand out in the game. This blog explores why aerial dominance is so important and how you can develop this essential skill to enhance your game.
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Published Friday 27th of September 2024 12:07 PM
At UK Football Academy Finder, we understand that showcasing versatility and maintaining a strong work ethic are essential during trials. After performing well in the drills, it’s time to take that positive energy into the match. You might be asked to play in an unfamiliar position, and how you handle this can make a big impression on the scouts watching.
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