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Arsenal's Max Dowman has become the youngest Premier League winner at age 16 thanks to Mikel Arteta's inclusion in his squad, but the coach says that he feels a responsibility to young players when thrusting them into high pressure situations 👏
Full Session: Combining Centrally To Score ⚽
The objective of this session is to develop players’ ability to combine quickly in central areas to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Available now on the Football DNA app: https://footballdna.co.uk/sessions/full-session-combining-centrally-to-score/
22/05/2026
Every coach’s journey is unique, but there are a few key principles that can help you grow and improve ⚽️
Read here: https://footballdna.co.uk/ways-i-can-improve-as-a-coach/
21/05/2026
A well-structured training week separates reactive coaching from long-term player development.
While grassroots coaches may not have tools like GPS tracking or daily contact time, the core principles used in the professional game still apply.
Read here: https://footballdna.co.uk/week-of-football-training/
20/05/2026
NEW Club Partner ⚽️👇
Welcome to the latest club that Football DNA will support their coaches for the upcoming year - Central Community Athletics
Get your club on board today: https://footballdna.co.uk/club-memberships/
🚨 WIN a Football Training Session With Akinfenwa + £1,000 Kit Bundle! 🚨
Akinfenwa will visit your club for a training session. 🏆
You’ll also get:
£1,000 kit bundle
Access to FootballDNA
New training gear
Click here to enter: https://tinyurl.com/3w9dxbvf
19/05/2026
Grassroots coaches are often expert multitaskers, juggling a huge range of responsibilities including safeguarding, coaching, officiating on match days, managing kit, maintaining pitches, coordinating events, and much more. There’s no denying just how demanding the role of a grassroots coach can be.
Read here: https://footballdna.co.uk/common-challenges-for-grassroots-coaches/
18/05/2026
Different players have different needs, and it’s your job as a coach to understand and respond to those needs across your squad.
18/05/2026
Managing difficult players can be one of the biggest challenges for a coach, disrupting both their own development and the learning of others, and at times making you want to throw your entire session plan out the window.
Read here: https://footballdna.co.uk/dealing-with-challenging-players/
Vincent Kompany got involved in this 2-touch shooting game with his Bayern Munich players during training 👀