- Parents
What should a 10-year-old footballer be able to do?
A realistic, no-pressure guide to what a 10-year-old footballer should be able to do, the skills that actually matter at this age, and what to ignore.
10 June 2026
- Parents
Is my child good enough for a football academy? What scouts look for at 7-12
An honest look at whether your child is good enough for a football academy, what scouts actually look for at 7-12, and what to work on if they want a trial.
10 June 2026
- Players
How to improve your weak foot at home: a step-by-step guide
A simple step-by-step plan to improve your weak foot at home, with no coach and barely any space. The drills, the order to do them in, and how long it really takes.
10 June 2026
- Parents
How to get your child to practise football at home (without nagging)
Practical ways to get your child to practise football at home without nagging, turning it from a daily battle into a habit they actually want to keep.
10 June 2026
- Coaches
Ball-mastery drills for U9s and U10s: what to work on at home
The ball-mastery drills that actually help U9 and U10 players, what to prioritise at this age, and how to run them at home in ten minutes without it turning into a battle.
10 June 2026
- Players
What is an OVR rating in real football? And how to actually improve yours
In EA FC your OVR is a number someone gave a professional. In real life you have one too, and you can move it. Here is what an overall rating really measures and how a young player builds one.
9 June 2026
- Parents
How many times a week should my child train football?
A simple, age-by-age answer to how often a young footballer should train, why more is not always better, and how to add practice at home without burning your child out.
9 June 2026
- Parents
Football homework: 7 ball-mastery drills in the garden in 10 minutes
Seven simple ball-mastery drills your child can do in the garden in ten minutes, with no coach, no cones and barely any space. A short daily routine that actually builds a footballer.
9 June 2026