XG fútbol academy

XG fútbol academy 👨‍🎓 UEFA B Licence | Foundation Phase Specialist.
📍 Bottesford Town Football Club, DN17

🆚 n o t t i n g h a m - f o r e s t (h) // Academy football is fast… but when CAT 1 opposition come to town, everything ...
23/11/2025

🆚 n o t t i n g h a m - f o r e s t (h) //

Academy football is fast… but when CAT 1 opposition come to town, everything speeds up again.

The tempo is higher.
The spaces are tighter.
The press come quicker.

There are no easy minutes. No time to switch off.

The intensity is high from the first whistle to the last, and you either match it or you get exposed.

Today our Doncaster Rovers U10 / U11 xG representatives did exactly that.

They showed;

• Intelligent movement on and off the ball | Scanning early, adopting positive body positioning, staying connected between the lines.

• Rapid decision-making | Recognising triggers, breaking lines when available, recycling when needed.

• Dominance in duels | Stronger contact, better angles, winning key 1v1s.

• High-intensity transitions | Reacting first, counter-pressing with intent, and attacking space with purpose.

And they turned performance into outcome with all three getting on the scoresheet, creating chances, and impacting the game against CAT 1 opposition.

Their recent xG clinics have kept them sharp for exactly this kind of test.

Fast football.
Fast thinking.
Fast ex*****on.

Nothing gifted today. Everything earned. Exactly how development should be.

Leo, Kohen & Jackson … we couldn’t be prouder!

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👏 p e r f o r m a n c e //Last night at xG we ran a 90 minute attacking clinic, breaking down the principles that actual...
22/11/2025

👏 p e r f o r m a n c e //

Last night at xG we ran a 90 minute attacking clinic, breaking down the principles that actually make teams dangerous;

Player 1 (ball-carrier): how to create advantage, commit
defenders, and choose the right moment to release
Player 2: how to get ahead into space early, show with the
right body shape, and become a genuine option
Unit play: short, sharp combinations to break lines and play
through thirds
Ex*****on detail: keeping the ball below the knee to move it
with control, tempo, and purpose

And this morning, watching the Epworth Colts U11s, you could see every bit of that work come to life.

A dominant team performance.
A stack of goals.
Chances created from real football intelligence; not luck, not chaos, but structure, spacing, and bravery.

Some of the play was way beyond their years.

Huge credit to head coach Jono, who's been developing these players the right way, giving them freedom to express, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure.

That environment matters. You can see it.

And a special shoutout to Noah, our newest addition to the XG programme, who capped off the week with a deserved MOTM performance.

Outstanding energy, intelligence, and desire.
Exactly the standard we build on.

Proud of all the lads today.
Proud of the work they're putting in behind the scenes.

This is what happens when training has purpose, coaching has detail, and players take responsibility for their level.

🩷 t e s t i m o n i a l // This is exactly why I created the xG fútbol academy.I’ve seen so many young players with tale...
08/07/2025

🩷 t e s t i m o n i a l //

This is exactly why I created the xG fútbol academy.

I’ve seen so many young players with talent, passion, and potential, but it’s always the environment that either unlocks it, or holds it back.

Kids don’t just need drills, they need a space where they feel safe to take risks, where intensity meets encouragement, and where the coaching speaks to them as individuals, not just numbers on a pitch.

When I design a session, I’m aways thinking;

✅ Does this feel like a match day moment?
✅ Will this stretch them without overwhelming them?
✅ Are they growing in confidence, not just technique?

That’s what helped Laken go from grassroots football to Doncaster Pre-Academy, Doncaster Schoolboys, and now York City. The sessions were just the tool, the environment did the deeper work.

Because when a young player feels seen, challenged, and supported, that’s when they grow.

I'm so proud of Laken, it's such a privilege to be part of his ongoing journey.

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🧠 r e s i l i e n c e // Another proud moment for the xG boys!With 6 xG players in the squad, this team narrowly missed...
08/07/2025

🧠 r e s i l i e n c e //

Another proud moment for the xG boys!

With 6 xG players in the squad, this team narrowly missed out on silverware for the second weekend in a row, just falling short in the final.

But what a run. The boys dominated top sides from across the region, and back-to-back finals is a massive achievement in itself.

They’ve also earned promotion to the top division next season, a huge step forward. The team is now using xG to stay sharp, build fitness, and prepare for the transition to the 9v9 format.

Progress like this doesn’t happen by chance.

The technical and tactical gains are clear, but the mental side has been just as impressive, showing real resilience, focus, and desire to keep pushing every single week.

Big respect to this group. The work is paying off.

👏 Be proud boys, I am!

🥇 w i n n e r //More silverware for the xG team!Big congrats to Jackson and his Crowle teammates for winning the Crowle ...
08/07/2025

🥇 w i n n e r //

More silverware for the xG team!

Big congrats to Jackson and his Crowle teammates for winning the Crowle Tournament on Sunday!

Jackson is currently taking part in his second xG Off-Season Clinic, and his development has been next level, improving week after week.

That’s now 3 finals and 2 trophies under his belt! 🥇🥇🥈

At our 90-minute Off-Season Clinics, we’re preparing players for the physical and tactical demands of 9v9 football, while staying true to our core value;

👉 Coach the individual first!

That’s why four of our players are using the program to stay sharp ahead of returning to their academy teams, having all been retained for another year.

Jackson joins a growing group of elite young talents who are trusting the process and getting real results.

And... we’re just getting started.

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🩷 t e s t i m o n i a l //I'm really grateful for this testimonial, not just because it’s kind, but because it reflects ...
20/06/2025

🩷 t e s t i m o n i a l //

I'm really grateful for this testimonial, not just because it’s kind, but because it reflects exactly why we do things the way we do at xG.

🗣️ “Ben’s work within the foundation phase is of the highest quality. He strikes the perfect balance between stretch and security… Both of my boys grew in confidence, skill, and mindset under Ben. There’s no doubt Ben’s coaching helped prepare them for a Category 1 academy.”

What you’re seeing here isn’t luck, it’s the product of clear principles:

📈 Stretch & Security | We challenge players to reach, but always within a space where they feel safe enough to risk, fail, and try again. That’s where confidence is built.

🧱 Structure | Sessions aren’t thrown together. Every activity has a purpose, layered, logical, and linked to development outcomes.

🧠 Engagement | If they’re not switched on, they’re not learning. So we build environments that demand attention through relevance and energy.

🎯 Purpose | We coach with intent. We’re not here to tick boxes or go through the motions, we’re here to move players forward, week by week.

What Guy saw in his sons’ development wasn’t accidental, it’s what happens when consistent principles meet consistent delivery.

This is the xG way.

I’m proud of the results it continues to produce, and grateful that I get to work alongside such talented children week in, week out.

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16/06/2025

😰 p r e s s u r e //

Scan. Plan. Shield. Drive.

Here’s xG player Leo Vs. Nottingham Forest Academy, receiving in his deepest third and being pressed from multiple angles.

He doesn’t panic. He doesn’t go backwards. And he certainly doesn’t ’get rid of it!’

Instead he;

🧠 Plans his next move
🛡️ Uses his body to protect the ball
💨 Drives away from pressure, forward

This is what we coach at xG:

Reading pressure, staying composed, and using technical detail to solve the problem, not just survive it.

🗣️ “There’s no pressure when you’re prepared.”

That calmness? It’s not a fluke , it’s trained.

Every week.

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🗣️ t e s t i m o n i a l //Creating an environment where young players feel confident, supported, and inspired, that’s a...
15/06/2025

🗣️ t e s t i m o n i a l //

Creating an environment where young players feel confident, supported, and inspired, that’s at the core of everything we do at xG fútbol.

Yes, we care about the detail, the technique, decision making, and developing game ready footballers… but the foundation is always the person, always a child first approach.

Challenge without fear. Progress without comparison.

It means a lot to read words like these, because they reflect exactly what we aim for, which is a space where players want to show up, give their best, and enjoy the journey.

⚽️ High standards.
⚽️ Individual focus.
⚽️ Fun.

That’s what xG is all about.

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📈 r e s i l i e n c e //Shoutout to xG boys Rory, Rowan, Luca & Josh.Yesterday, In the semi-final, they faced pressure, ...
15/06/2025

📈 r e s i l i e n c e //

Shoutout to xG boys Rory, Rowan, Luca & Josh.

Yesterday, In the semi-final, they faced pressure, noise, and heat, but stayed calm, composed, and clinical.

Every penalty was faultless. No panic. Just presence.

In the final, they gave everything, desire, intensity and focus. A narrow defeat, but the way they responded at full time said it all: no sulking, no excuses — just refocus, maturity beyond years, and resilience. Pure character.

At XG, we don't just coach football. Every session is built around technical and tactical detail and also key psychological pillars like:

• Focus under pressure
• Resilience after setbacks
• Decision-making in big moments
• Playing with presence, not panic
• Confidence built through preparation

As I always say;

"There's no pressure if you're prepared."

And these lads were prepared.

Every week, they’ve asked questions, applied feedback, and shown up consistently. That kind of ownership shows, not just in performance, but in how they carry themselves through the highs and the setbacks.

Yesterday, they put it all into practice and I'm proud to be associated with these players!

There's never any losing, only learning.

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🏆 t r e b l e //What a week for the xG boys...!Massive congratulations to Kohen, Evan, and Jackson, who each lifted trop...
14/06/2025

🏆 t r e b l e //

What a week for the xG boys...!

Massive congratulations to Kohen, Evan, and Jackson, who each lifted trophies with their teams this week!

Some of these lads were not just competing, they were dominating against players a year above their age group.

That's not luck, it's the result of consistent work since the end of the season.

At the xG Off-Season Clinics, we've focused on the core fundamentals that really make a difference:

🔥Competitive Edge. Train to develop, play to win!

🔁 Relentless Intensity. High reps, high standards, no hiding.

🎯 Attacking Mentality. Be brave, be bold, be creative

🐺 Aggressive Out-of-Possession Work. Be a hunter, win the ball high, press with purpose.

These boys have taken those principles and translated them straight into their match day performances, that's what elite development looks like.

The level of progress, maturity, and intent these lads are showing right now is what xG is all about.

I couldn't be prouder of this group, but we're not done yet.

Let's keep raising the bar.

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