
The Paradox of Football – Ali’s Words
As I hop between webinars, interviews, and scouting sessions for EPC – I am amazed to see how many players around the world are desperate for
As I hop between webinars, interviews, and scouting sessions for EPC – I am amazed to see how many players around the world are desperate for
While recently in Iceland for the BAOT, coaches from TFA and Real Betis decided to go and witness an Iceland vs. Albania match. A new stadium,
What does it take for a player to become a champion? Is the credit due to the coach, trainer, or parents? I can say with certainty
As a coach, I have spent so much time guiding players to be mentally prepared for the moment when they can feel the watchful eyes of
Iceland is the most dedicated country I have ever seen. As a football fan, I am amazed at how a tiny nation braves the extreme cold
Parents often ask what the right age to start playing Football is? Short answer-as soon as they can kick! While most of the good plates I
As we move ahead from the last season, we rebuild the Team for the upcoming season. Easier said than done! I’ve known these players for a
After the successful establishment of The Football Academy, we saw an ever-increasing demand for players wanting to be a part of it. The level of interest
Precious goods! For many parents, football ‘classes’ are a frivolous extracurricular activity while for some(I’d like to believe most) it is a training session that they
Coaching the coach How would you feel if you had to build something and then realized that for it to grow and thrive, you will have
Friction Amongst teammates Football, like all sports, celebrates the winner, the team that wins, and the 11 members who played on that day are hailed as
Stepping into professional football is serious business, therefore, I was very cautious right from the beginning. For me, there are no half-measures, either you give it
Nothing hurts a player more than sitting out of a game due to an injury. While every professional coach and player takes responsibility to prevent them,
This Friday afternoon I was traveling and making my way to a new venue for training which was on the other side of the town. So
Dubai with its exceptional sporting infrastructure and tourism facilities has attracted a number of European football teams and players. We have seen the city become a
The recent Liverpool vs Machester game was a real tear-jerker. Waking up to the updates I was baffled, they fell short by one point, they almost
What are the common factors in the successful student-athletes I have coached and guided? They were all skilled and dedicated but their commitment becomes a reality
Loss is a big part of the game, no matter how good you are, no matter how much you practiced. As a coach and a player,
A dear friend often tells a story about a devoted man who prayed to win the lottery every day. For weeks, months, years, and all his
Mind-body balance Football is an exhilarating sport and as a spectator, the highs and lows entertain us, as players and coaches it is crucial to maintain
Bad times come unannounced and that is what happened with Covid’s arrival. It took down the world by storm and businesses were forced to shut down.