Samuel Iling Jnr made his Champions League and Serie A debut for Juventus this season and is now a regular fixture in the first team. The post Samuel Iling Jnr makes Champions League and Serie A debut for Juventus appeared first on ..read more

Noni Madueke has signed for Chelsea. PDA Football Head Coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst has been working with Noni for 2 years now. “I’m really proud and happy for Noni, I’ve been working with him for the last two years and I know how much this means to him. He thoroughly deserves it and I expect him to make an immediate impact in the Premier League” Saul Isaksson-Hurst The post Noni Madueke signs for Chelsea FC appeared first on ..read more

Saul has been working hard with Arsenal (now on loan at Reims) this season. Flo is flying high in the French scoring charts. Check out more about Saul’s work with Flo on our Media Page The post Folarin Balogun Top Scorer In French Ligue 1 appeared first on ..read more

Many parents often contact me with this question, concerned their child is a little behind their peers, whether it’s school football or the local grassroots team. I’m fortunate enough to have had over 20 years of experience in football coaching, these 2 decades have given me the opportunity to coach and see 100’s of young players develop. Having this wealth of experience I can honestly tell parents not to panic… Kids develop at different rates. The gold medalist at 7, 8 or 9 is often not the gold medalist further down the line. Football, like any other area, is a skill-based game and we as par ..read more

It’s essential for defenders to have a variety of skills in their locker. Defenders need to be able to control the game, keep possession and play forwards. The key is to keep pressure on the opposing team to stop them from creating chances and create space when playing forwards. Whether you’re a U8 or a first-team player, here are the key skills you want from a top defender in possession Aerial control Often the ball enters your half from Goal Kicks, Free Kicks or volleys, it’s important that you can control the ball from an aerial pass. This includes using your head, chest, knees as well as y ..read more

We are super proud of Harrison Parker signing for Manchester United’s U15’s. Harrison’s dad approached leading skills coach, Saul Isaksson-Hurst, 4 years ago to support Harrison in addition to his academy training. At the time Harrison didn’t have much confidence on the ball and needed to improve his technical skills and control. “Harrison came to me as a U12 without and confidence on the ball his dad asked me to supplement the excellent work he got at his club with some world class ball mastery. He’s now U15s and one of the most technically gifted Centre Backs in the country…hard work pays o ..read more

Master your techniques to take into game situations Mastering 1v1 skills and ball mastery in an in-game situation is guaranteed to make you the game-changer. However, practising 1v1 skills alone or with a teammate is completely different to using those skills in-game.  To be able to use your 1v1 skills under pressure, you need to practice every day and build muscle memory.  Practising ball mastery will build confidence, technical ability, control and co-ordination which you can take into your game.  The trick is to start practising ball mastery in opposed situations, this means ..read more

PDA Football 1 on 1 Head Coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst has been training with PSV’s attacking midfielder, Noni Madueke. Saul and Noni have been working over pre-season on 1v1 opportunities, specific to his position to create goal-scoring opportunities. Saul used unopposed training to Noni’s training and linked all the drills realistic game scenarios ready for the pitch. Noni scored in the Champions League against Galatasaray and two in the cup final, of which two goals are identical to what Saul and Noni worked on. Check out Noni’s goals below! Here is what Noni had to say about working with Saul ..read more

What makes a great midfielder? Why do Thiago, Phil Foden and KDB stand out? There is no magic formula but there are attributes that every top midfielder must master. Here are 5 key midfielder attributes that you would see in a top-class footballer: 1. Receiving under pressure – At the highest level of the game you have to be able to receive the ball under pressure. 2. Breaking lines -The best players can break lines with the ball at their feet… exploiting space and dominating 1v1 in central areas. 3. Body movement & shapes – How you move your body efficiently ..read more

Team training normally only involves a few hours a week and the amount of time players get to spend on the ball and to focus on the individual is limited. Making sure players have good quality time on the ball is crucial for a player’s development.  1on1 time with an expert is beneficial to boost both ability and confidence.  Build confidence   Confidence plays a huge role in whether a football player succeeds and that is where 1on1 soccer training can help. Training in a positive environment where the focus is all about the player can help to break down mental barriers and ..read more