Our experts
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TechniqueJimmy Gilligan
Head Coach, Nike AcademyThe experienced England scout and former Football League striker leads the team from the touchline. Jimmy’s in control of all things Nike Academy, from the players’ daily routine to match-day tactics. His extensive knowledge covers training drills, preparation for key games, improving your performance and much more.
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TechniqueShoot, rebound, tap-in
Punish the goalkeeper’s wet weather handling, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy’s head coach, Jimmy Gilligan
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TechniqueTake control of the game
Want to upgrade your reaction speed and put the ball under your spell? We've got just the drill
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TechniqueHit the target every time
Introduce this drill to your training sessions and you'll be shooting with deadly accuracy come game day, says the Nike Academy's head coach, Jimmy Gilligan
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TechniqueFinish at speed
Boost your top speed and finish in a flash, with this drill from the Nike Academy's head coach, Jimmy Gilligan
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TechniqueDevelop a deft first touch
Stop the ball dead and pick out a team-mate with this drill from the Nike Academy's head coach, Jimmy Gilligan
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TechniqueCross with precision, pace and accuracy
Get your full-backs and wingers to combine and deliver goals from out wide with this drill from Jimmy Gilligan, head coach of the Nike Academy
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TechniqueHow to structure a training session
If your usual preparation involves a jog round the park and a game of ‘three-and-in’, help is at hand with the Nike Academy, who have devised the type of programme used by Prem sides
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TacticsLink midfield and attack with a striker in the hole
Roam menacingly towards the opposition box and give your second striker options with this drill from Jimmy Gilligan, head coach of the Nike Academy
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TechniqueNike Academy: The Arsenal test
FourFourTwo Performance went along to London Colney to watch the Nike Academy do battle with Arsenal's young guns
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TechniqueBuild an impenetrable defensive barricade
You’ll stop any team playing through you with a little teamwork, organisation and communication, says Jimmy Gilligan, head coach of the Nike Academy