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How To Enter Your Code To Access Elite Training

adamspangler — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:37:11 GMT

Nike Football+ is a killer combination of our premium boots, pro
training programs and access to the world’s top coaches and
footballers. It’s simple - buy the boot and you get a code. Follow the
instructions below to enter your code and unlock Elite football
training and a year of improvement.

Step 1: Go to the Nike Football+ landing page. You can also enter your code from any other part of the site which prompts you to 'GO ELITE'.

Step 2: From the Nike Football+ landing page, select 'ENTER YOUR CODE', located on the right hand-side of the page.

Step 3: You will then be presented with a LOGIN screen. Please login using your Nike Profile details. If you have not yet registered, you can register for a Nike Profile at the bottom of this screen.

Step 4: Once you have logged-in or registered, you will then be taken to your 'MY
TRAINING' page. From this page you can edit your profile and training settings. Enter your 12-digit Elite Training Code on the right-hand side under 'GOT AN ELITE CODE?' then select, 'UPDATE YOUR DETAILS'.

Step 5: You will then be presented with the below screen. Select 'CONTINUE TRAINING'.

Step 6: You will then be taken to the Master Control intro with Pep Guardiola, where you can begin your Master Control training and become the complete player.

Three Years In The Making

adamspangler — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:07:19 GMT

Gathered in Miami for a short training camp before heading to Honduras, the USMNT is putting the final touches on a game plan that has been in works for more than three years: qualify for South Africa.

After taking on Honduras this Saturday, the team returns to home soil in Washington, DC, to face Costa Rica on October 14. A win in either game means qualification for the finals, but before the party begins, preparation is paramount.

MNT fitness coach Barrieu runs the players through a myriad of drills in order to get their bodies in shape and minds focused for hostile games in sweltering conditions. In the video above, Charlie Davies and Michael Bradley help him demonstrate the Back Peddle Bounce.

The Return of the Captain

adamspangler — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:29:53 GMT

Back from injury and back in training camp, Abby Wambach is again the unabashed leader of the USWNT. Coming off a successful return to the field in the inaugural season of the new US domestic league, the nation's best female soccer player is ready to again make the difference for her country as national team training camp begins in California this week.

You know her strength on the ball, breaking down defenses. You know her bravery in the box, willing the ball into the back of the net. You know when Abby is on the field that the chances of winning sky rocket.

But do you know Abby off the field? How she was introduced to soccer, the game she now dominates? What was high school like for one of the best soccer players in the world? Did you know she wants to start a soccer camp coupled with an organic farm?

Seventeen magazine sat down with the all time leading WNT scorer to discover that goals aren't just for scoring, or soccer; Abby thinks they are essential for life. Discover the real Abby Wambach here.

Master the ball

DonJulio — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:08:47 GMT

Great players want the ball. They demand it. Constantly. Any situation, no matter the pressure, no matter the occasion.

Man Utd legend Brian McClair and Academy Coach John Cook talk about the importance of confidence in wanting the ball all the time. And there’s only one way to get it.

24-7 football.

The last week of training on Facebook starts today. Get involved.

Victorious from the start

crowlala — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:10:56 GMT

From the training pitch to their first trophy, the season has yet to kick off and Barca have already claimed the Spanish Super Cup.

Zlatan's arrival and Guardiola's intensive pre-season training has so far proved lethal. The pride of Barcelona knows exactly what it takes to win and they’ll stop at nothing to win it all.

A Hero In Training

Gronamo — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:36:01 GMT

The preseason is all about putting in the work, training hard to get ready for the season, but still people were worried when Milan lost eight consecutive games in the process. But their Brazilian duo, who have promised to be the difference makers in offense this season, came through for their team right when it mattered most.

A tumultuous off season in which leaders left has energized and empowered wunderkind Pato, who in the process of taking the offensive reigns up top for Milan has helped revitalize his countryman, Ronaldinho. Both have been killing it this off season and appear set to carry Milan. It didn't take long for the duo's hard work to pay off. Just about 30 minutes.

Ronaldinho played a knifing ball out front of the charging Pato who quickly caught up and coolly slipped the ball into corner of the net; 1-0

Twenty minutes later, after Milan conceded a goal, the magical duo were back at it again, with Ronaldinho carving up the midfield again before the ball found Pato again in the middle of the box with a point-blank shot on goal. You can't stop that: 2-1.

It looks so easy, but don't mistake the hard earned skill for some Brazilian birthright. The amount of practice Pato puts in is the difference between heroes and the merely talented. The 20-year-old now has 29 goals in 63 games for Milan, and this season is set the make the biggest difference yet. Grabbing two goals in the first game is a nice start.

Inter’s Preseason Prep

crowlala — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:51:50 GMT

After a global tour Inter Milan begins league play on Sunday in what will be the 78th season of the Italian top flight. It’s also number 78 for Inter—the only team in the country to never be relegated.

How do they do it? Any good coach will tell you its no mystery. The difference between Inter capturing a 5th straight Scudetto—last done by Juventus in the 1930’s—and finishing below the top spot is creating a team of unmatched, technical footballers.

Some say it’s luck, and the ball does bounce in mysterious ways at times, but if from training day one a unified Inter push themselves to the limits, destroying their bodies in practice to later glorify them at during a game, can anyone in Italy stop them? They have won the last four league trophies this way, making themselves bigger, stronger, faster, better each year. They know if they put in the work, there is no reason to think the Italian record books won’t eventually all be theirs.

Training IS The Difference

Gronamo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:28:36 GMT

Want proof? Meet Kilian.

Kilian Jacquet is a 15 year old Belgian footballer. A good one. And, according to him, training Nike Football has a lot to do with it. See what a potent mixture of serious commitment and pro level conditioning can achieve. In his own words.

"I did the Nike Football training drills at home, in the garden. When I didn't have the time to do it at home - because of school, or the 4-5 training sessions a week with my club - I did the drills after the training sessions.

There were a few drills that I really liked - "High Gears", "Star Run" and "Rebound." I downloaded the PDFs of the drills and printed all of them and i just took them to the pitch in my pocket.

I can still remember very well the ‘Star Run' effect... I got a transfer to a better club! They said that they were positively surprised by my movement without the ball, and a big reason for that is the ‘Star-Run-drill!!

My volley got a lot better too. I scored a lot of goals last season, because I'm an attacking midfielder and when the ball gets headed back by an opponent, I can take the ball immediately on the volley, because I practiced it so often in the drill.

Last season I played with FC Dender, U19. I started at the U16, and when I started to train, my game went to such a high level, that they "upgraded" me to the U19, first U17, and then U19...so thanks a lot again! And next year -as I mentioned earlier in - I'll play with Zulte-Waregem."

Good luck in the upcoming season, Kilian. But with focus like that, you won't need much luck. The SPARQ pro-conditioning programme starts on the Nike Football Facebook page on August 17th.

Try it. It might just change your game.

Train to Make the Difference - Week in, week out

Gronamo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:56:51 GMT

Starting the season strong is essential for professional players. Fast out the blocks means an early season advantage. That's why top coaches put such emphasis on pre-season training. But what about you?

When are you planning to hit peak physical condition? The weekend before your first match? Start tuning your body now and get a physical edge that gets you noticed from kick-off to final whistle.

Starting August 17th we're dropping the Nike Football Training SPARQ ‘Get Fit' program on Facebook. Three sessions a week of pro-level conditioning drills created by top international coaches, Jens Bangsbo and Paul Winsper.

Just hit Facebook, watch stars like Andres Iniesta and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar demo the drills - then get out there and sharpen your edge.

Nike Football training helps you build your strength making you harder to shrug off the ball. Helps improve your speed, making you as fast in the last 20 minutes as the first 20. And toughens your core muscles, helping you avoid injury. All the drills are done with the ball at your feet, so you'll improve your touch as you build your fitness.

This is your season. Own it.

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Want proof? Read Kilian's story.

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T-90 Ascente Testing – Arsenal

crowlala — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:29:45 GMT

Date: 04.02.09
Location: London Colney
Weather conditions: Extremely cold. Temperature range from -5C to +5C. Conditions changed from sunny, blue skies to cloudy with snow and rain.
Pitch conditions: Ploughed snow. Ground soggy but firm.
Players and staff: Abou Diaby, Nicklas Bendtner, Jack Wilshere, William Gallas, Denilson, Eduardo, Mikael Sylvestre, Carlos Vela, Alexandre Song, Lukas Fabianski, Manuel Almunia, Arsene Wenger.

Tester’s notes
Freezing conditions. Heaviest snowfall in 18 yrs. Balls inflated to 12.5 psi exactly. Arsene had a juggle & some one-touches w Paul Johnson. “It’s good, it’s lively.” The keepers... Almunia worried. “Not good for goalkeepers. Again!” Sorry Manuel. (Great for fans though.) Team session. Wilshere : “Yeah, it feels good on the touch.” Shooting session: Ball flight and rotation were true. Some spectacular long-range shots. Get ready Premier League – spectacular goals are coming.

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T-90 Ascente Testing – Man Utd

crowlala — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:18:07 GMT

Date: 05.02.09
Location: Carrington
Weather conditions: Very cold and windy. Conditions ranged between cloudy, snowing and sunny. Temperature range 0-1C without wind chill. Well below freezing with wind chill. 0-20 mph winds throughout.
Pitch conditions: Good, short grass.
Players and staff: Full first team, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Darren Fletcher, Wes Brown, Edwin Van der Sar, Ben Foster, Rafael da Silva, Tomasz Kuszczak.

Tester’s notes:

Freezing cold. And more snow. Balls topped off to 12.5psi.

Team session: 15-mins shots on goal from 20 yards. 8 vs. 2 one-touch keep-ball drill. Fast, one-touch session.

Shooting session: Players hammer the ball, Rooney hits hardest – like a sledgehammer: “Feels nice to strike. Especially when you strike it true.” More finishing drills. Shooting from 3 different spots. Players love shooting with it. All-around accuracy improvements.

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T-90 Ascente Testing – Barcelona

crowlala — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:14:54 GMT

Date: 28.01.09
Location: Ciutat Esportiva
Weather conditions: Clear blue skies, no wind, sunny. Temperature of 15C.
Pitch conditions: Short grass (1.5cm). Good conditions. Pitch was sprayed 10 minutes before training.
Players and staff: The full squad took part, except Gai Yigaal Assulin. Head Coach Luis Enrique led the session.

Tester’s notes:

Warm, clear skies. Perfect conditions. Balls filled to 11psi.

Team session: Running with ball in pairs. Short passes. Headers, chests, volleys. Busquets, coached the keepers: “The touch is perfect.”

Accuracy contest: all players on 16 metre line. Who can land the ball in the centre circle? Puyol took it. Who can hit the cross bar, repeatedly? Iniesta walked away with this one. They say he always does. I like to think the ball helped. Massip: “There’s no wobble, the ball goes straight at its target.”

Shooting session: led by Assistant Coach Joan Barbara Mata: “The ball bends nicely when you shoot.” Next stop Arsenal.

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Master Close Control

Gronamo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:08:02 GMT

Make the pitch your playground with magnetic touch.

Watch the video to see how Carlos Tevez, Robinho and Ronaldinho keep the ball stuck to their feet and tie defenders in knots.

Dance Past Defenders with Robinho

Gronamo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:06:04 GMT

Robinho grew up playing street football, no rules, no pitch – just skill. Now his lightning-fast changes of direction and mesmerizing footwork make him one of the game’s most feared forwards.

Take a look at the video to get tips, hints and analysis from Robinho on how he uses his close control to menace any defence in the world.

Nail your close control with Tevez

Gronamo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:04:11 GMT

Nail your close control with Tevez.

The player that can’t be penned in, can’t be stopped. Get killer close control and devastate defenders.

Watch top European coach Jens Bangsbo put Carlos Tevez through his paces, giving him everything he needs to dribble his way round dogged markers.