Vision and Awareness: The Unsung Skills of the Defensive Midfielder At UK Football Schools, we know the importance of the defensive midfielder in any team. They may not score goals or make flashy runs, but their role is essential for team success. Why the Holding Midfielder is Crucial Many players at our trials focus on […]
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The Unique Challenges of Goalkeeping Being a goalkeeper is unlike any other position on the pitch. Strikers can miss multiple chances and still be hailed as heroes for scoring the winner. But for a keeper, one mistake can overshadow an entire game of brilliance. Goalkeepers face unique challenges, from unpredictable pitch conditions to the intense […]
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The Importance of Shooting for Wingers When it comes to crafting the perfect winger, shooting ability is indispensable. While it may be the last attribute we’re discussing—following pace, athleticism, crossing, adaptability, beating a man, and stamina—it is by no means the least important. Think of prolific wingers like Mo Salah or Bukayo Saka—players who consistently […]
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Diet and Nutrition for Young Footballers At UK Football Schools, we know how crucial proper diet and nutrition are for young athletes. What you eat affects your energy, endurance, and performance on the field. By making better food choices, you set yourself up for success during training and matches. Limit Sugary Drinks Sugary drinks, such […]
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The Third ‘A’ in Football Development: Athleticism Athleticism in football is essential for every player aiming to reach the highest level. At UK Football Schools, we recognise that being a great footballer requires more than just technical skills. You need to be an exceptional athlete, combining stamina, speed, agility, and core strength. Without these physical […]
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The quality of the teams in the fixture list that a football team plays against is vitally important. Only by teams having testing fixtures every week against teams as good or better than they are will a team improve.
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Let’s see how your football progress and academic timetable work together.
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Here we give a little bit more info on Visas.
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There are lots of schools and programmes doing football in the UK, so where do I start when looking for the right one?
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Here at ‘UK Football Schools’ we are often asked what is it like being at a UK Football School. The simple answer is that it is an amazing experience in every way, but we need to explain what we mean by this in more detail.
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