“He was already fast but now he’s even faster than before...”

James Donnelly
2 days ago
2 min read

“What I’ve noticed now is that he’s much more physical with his opponents. For example, when he goes to win the ball, he really uses his body and pushes players away — even bigger players get knocked back.

He’s playing with far more physical presence. He’s stronger, more confident using that strength, and he’s become really fast. He was already quick, but now he’s even faster than before.

The biggest improvement we’ve seen is in his speed testing. That’s not just perception — the sprint scores clearly show it. That speed is a real differentiator on the pitch. It allows him to get to the ball first and break through on goal, which is fantastic.

I also think the upper-body training has made a huge difference. He’s visibly stronger, his muscles have developed, and more importantly, his belief in himself has grown. He now uses that strength confidently in games.

He’s happy to bump into opponents, and even when they’re bigger than him, they’re getting knocked back. For me as a parent — and for him as well — that’s a massive change.

This programme gives us clear guidance we can rely on. Even when new training is introduced, we’re always learning something, and we can see the results coming through now. It’s reassuring to have a structure we can trust.

We’re very thankful for the programme.”

“From the testing side, the results have been fantastic. A big reason for that is the consistency you’ve shown with the training. Some players need sessions adjusted or shortened, but you’ve been extremely consistent — and that’s why you’re getting such strong results.”

Stories like this don’t come from luck — they come from following the right process.

The Elite Football Athlete Programme provides a clear, proven pathway to help footballers become faster, stronger, more confident, and more resilient.

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James

Matchfit Football

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