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The Art of Football was created by footballer and kinesiology graduate Daniel Pena.
I am a huge advocate of playing soccer to get better at it and understand it more, which is why our training should never replace team training and should act more like a supplement to what you are already doing. Our program is selective and certainly NOT for everyone. We only want to work with athletes who truly buy into our culture at The Art of Football.

Talent Development
Talent is the most important thing in football. Every player has an innate talent waiting to be unlocked that is unique to them based on various factors such as physical and mental traits and playing style. To develop talent, you have to play the game, understand the game, and have the right mental and physical traits.

Mindset Development
Talent is what helps get players noticed, but discipline and mindset are what help players stay at the top and get to the top in the first place. Having a growth mindset is crucial for optimal development and becoming a better player. Our public blog has information on how you can start improving your mindset right now.

Athletic Development
The athleticism required for football is different from that required for other sports. World-class footballers are fascia-driven athletes with elite physical and mental stamina, proprioception, body control, biomechanics, and a deep parasympathetic state that allows them to express their athleticism at the highest levels. Our training will help you become more athletic and relaxed when playing, which will allow you to get into the “flow state” more easily.

Breathing Development
How you breathe has a huge impact on your athleticism and vice versa. Movement and breath are directly linked because the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle, connects your lower and upper halves together. Your breath is also directly linked to your central nervous system, tongue posture, and jaw development.

Lifestyle Choices
Most players think that “training” is only the physical training you do on the field. However, real training includes taking care of every aspect of your life and “training” or improving those parts of your lifestyle. Everything you do from the minute you wake up until the minute you fall asleep affects your performance in one way or another, such as your recovery, sleep, nutrition, hydration, EMF exposure, and your relationship with nature.