Field notes · From Jack
Kit tips, nutrition truths and the story behind building The Pro Box for young footballers. Written by a player, for players and the parents backing them.
I'm 18 and play full back. These are the Christmas gifts for teenage footballers aged 12 to 17 that get used, from stocking fillers to the big one.
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How much water should a young footballer drink? My simple match day routine, plus when sports drinks are worth it and when they're a waste of money.
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What to eat after football training at 12 to 17, from a player who has lived it. Including the 9pm finish and what's actually OK before bed.
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What to eat before a football match when you're 12 to 17. The night before, breakfast for early and late kick-offs, the last snack, and what to avoid.
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Football academy trial tips from a full back who's done five. What coaches assess, how to prep the day before, and what to do if the answer's a no.
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Football academy rejection hurts. From a player with five trials and five nos: how clubs tell you, the first few days, feedback, and where to get support.
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The cold plunge trend meets teenage physiology. What the research says, when it makes sense, and what recovers you better for free.
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Real numbers, real food, no powder. How much a growing footballer actually needs, and what that looks like on a plate.
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Prime Energy. Monster. Red Bull. The rule we set on caffeine before we chose a single product for the box, and the reason behind it.
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Grip socks, sports tape, a training journal, a water bottle and match day fuel, picked by a player for players aged 12 to 17. £37.99 with UK delivery included. Order by 12 Dec and it's posted by 16 Dec with Royal Mail Tracked 48.
Get The Pro Box →£37.99, UK delivery included. Order by 12 Dec. Only 50 boxes.