www.facebook.com Strikers Tobi and Mustapha were playing amateur football until they earned their place in The Nike Academy. A year after winning The Chance, they're part of the squad that took on the Italian giants Inter Milan. Against players from one of Europe's most successful clubs, the team proved that reputation means nothing. Respect your opponent. Fear no-one. Follow their journey at www.facebook.com

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To succeed, you need to test yourself against the very best. And for the Nike Academy players, the squads recent visit to Barcelona provided their sternest challenge yet. With Pep Guardiola and the Academy coaches watching their match against Barcelona B, this was the players last chance to impress before selection for the the Premier League Assessment Trials. Two Academy squad members made the cut. Check back soon for an update on how they fared.

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With only six weeks to go, the lads know every chance is crucial. And with Academy head coach, and now Saddlers' manager, Dean Smith watching from the sidelines, it was a great opportunity to open the door to a pro contract. Watch the film. Follow the Nike Academy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NikeAcademy

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After a demanding two day training camp, the Nike Academy players had the chance to show Paris St Germain what they could do. Dogged in defence. Combative in midfield. Clinical upfront - their effort got its reward.

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www.facebook.com Pre-season is about pushing the limits. The players travelled to the Dutch National Training Centre, the cradle of champions, to test themselves physically and mentally. Follow their journey at www.facebook.com

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An easy game teaches you nothing. Playing superior opposition is a great chance to test yourself and see what needs work. Even if it hurts. See how the Nike Academy learned some tough lessons against Southampton.

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www.facebook.com First class facilities, first class performance. The full-time Nike Academy squad are settling in at Loughborough University, one of Europe's finest elite training centres. The campus will be their permanent base for training and study in 2011/12. Follow their journey on www.facebook.com

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The lads took to Oxford United's pitch for their final training session of the season. With the U's Manager and Assistant Manager watching from the stands, it was another big opportunity for the lads to impress and fulfil their dream of earning a pro contract.

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Under the eagle eye of a host of Premier League and Football League scouts and coaches, Academy players, Sam Lechmere and Ryan James put in performances to get themselves noticed. With Ryan looking cool and composed at the heart of the defence and Sam also getting his name on the score-sheet, the scouts liked what they saw. The duos dedication and determination was rewarded with trial offers from eight professional clubs, and with the Academys next milestone coming up in May, their team mates will hope to follow their success. 16 players will head to Old Trafford with the opportunity to play in front of watching scouts. Can they follow in the success of Sam and Ryan?

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Nike Academys first stage of training saw our talented players dropped off at Manchester Uniteds Carrington training ground for a weekend of full-on physical and mental action. As soon as the lads stepped off the coach they got a real taste of life as a pro footballer. Uniteds ultra-experienced first team coach; Rene Meulensteen kicked things off with some intensive drills. By the time it came to the session warm-down, the Academy boys knew it was going to be a seriously tough weekend As well as counter-attacking drills, fast-paced small-sided games and tactical awareness lessons, the Academy boys were also schooled on what makes a well-rounded footballer. Mental training expert Jamie Edwards got their minds focused on how to maintain a flawless attitude. Can I get myself into the frame of mind when Ive been at my best? And if I can, then I can do it again and again... The Nike Academy trainees returned to London on Sunday, knowing theyll need to put everything on the line to edge closer to a professional contract.

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All eyes are on the Nike Academy. This season, top managers and scouts are watching with interest. Time for the new crop of players to show what they can do. Follow their progress on the official Nike Academy Facebook page: go.nike.com Competing in The Chance? This is what you're working towards.

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The defensive midfielder's very important in a 4-3-3 formation. In the next few weeks, the Nike Academy's assistant coach will focus on his role. Watch the video to see what coaches expect from their defensive midfielder in possession. Follow their journey at www.facebook.com

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Football is a constant battle. To win a place in a club. To keep a place in a club. A battle against tough conditions, against physical opponents, against your old club. See how the Nike Academy took the fight to Watford FC.

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Being nifty on the ball means nothing unless you can match it with the physical capabilities to stay strong throughout the game. Thats why Performance Director Jon Goodman has stepped in to put the lads through their paces working on drills to increase endurance, improve reaction speed and boost athleticism. The Academys recent match against Brighton & Hove Albion was an eye-opener and showed how fitness can make the decisive difference between victory and defeat. As the season moves forward, the opposition and challenges get tougher... The team now must up the tempo and prove they have the right mix of technical, tactical and physical skills to take their game further. Next up Nottingham Forest.

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Intense training sessions week in, week out; tough matches against professional opposition; an all-conquering trip to Paris Saint-Germain -- 2010 was a big year for the Academy squad. Time for the lads to prove themselves and take that next step in 2011.

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The back four set the pace of the game. Assistant coach Matt Wells shows how the Nike Academy play out from the back to dominate possession. Follow their journey at www.facebook.com

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www.facebook.com Strikers Tobi and Mustapha were playing amateur football until they earned their place in The Nike Academy. A year after winning The Chance, they're part of the squad that took on the Italian giants Inter Milan. Against players from one of Europe's most successful clubs, the team proved that reputation means nothing. Respect your opponent. Fear no-one. Follow their journey at www.facebook.com

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Time is running out for the current Academy squad. The lads know they need to make their mark. Seeing teammate Ryan James trialling for Stockport when the teams lined up against each other, showed the guys exactly what they're playing for. Watch the film.

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Hard work may be its own reward but being invited to the Nike Sports Research Lab is an opportunity not to be missed. The Nike Academy coach, Nas Bashir, took six of his players to Nike's World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon for some pro treatment and the chance to give their athlete insight into the design and research that inspires Nike innovation. Follow The Nike Academy on Facebook: go.nike.com

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Becoming the complete player means nailing the four Rs Receiving the ball, Releasing the ball, Retaining the ball and Running with the ball. Watch Nike Academy coach, Dean Smith, run his players through the essential drills as they continue their progress.

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Every team goes through a bad run. But the important thing with a bad run, is learning to break it. After a series of disappointing results against Southampton, Wycombe, and Barnet, a few members of the squad went to the Emirates to learn from Arsenal's world-class players.

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Theyre some of the best non-professional players in the country. And last week, the very first members officially began their Nike Academy training. Representatives from Nike and the Premier League welcomed the players. Then it was down to Academy Director Huw Jennings to explain exactly what he expects from them. Former England striker Teddy Sherringham added some personal insights on what it takes to make it at the top level. All the players signed official contracts, collected personalised Nike kit and met the teammates theyll be training alongside as they all prepare for a shot as a professional player. Next its off to Man Utds Carrington training ground for pre-season. Its a great chance for the team to benefit from truly world-class training facilities and hit the ground running.

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All footballers suffer disappointments. The great ones use it to fire them up and come back stronger. See what advice Rio Ferdinand and Huw Jennings give the Academy squad. Competing in The Chance? This is what you're working towards.

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Its been a season full of promise for the Nike Academy players in their quest to go pro. Four academy players were snapped up earlier in the season, current academy player Lee Brennan joined Charlton on trial, Sam Lechmere and Louis Lavers trialled with Yeovil Town, and Abdul Waris signed a professional contract with Swedens BC Hacken, showing that the Nike Academy, and its players, continue to attract the attention of professional clubs. The Premier League exit trails are on the horizon. Expect a few more Nike Academy players to take it to the next level.

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The new season has arrived. Players from across the world have joined the Nike Academy to fight for the only thing they've ever wanted -- a pro contract. Follow their journey on Facebook.com/NikeAcademy.

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Teamwork. It's a crucial part of success; whether playing at Old Trafford or on the pitches of boots 'n' laces. And it was key in the Academy's victory against Southend United. In a high tempo game, communicating and pressing as a unified team was the thing that made the difference this week.

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Getting into the Nike Academy is when the hard work starts. This season's team got a clear look at how hard they'll have to work to make the grade when they played Wycombe Wanderers. Time to raise the level.

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Watch Mustapha Taline's perfect strike from yesterday's practice. For a chance to impress a club like Inter, you need to stand out with your hard work on the training field first.

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The 2010/11 Nike Academy squad is ready for a season of professional coaching, elite training and competitive matches, all to improve their game. Follow their progress on the official Nike Academy Facebook page: go.nike.com Competing in The Chance? This is what you're working towards.

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8-1. To the other side. Not a result you want when youre riding high, trying to break into pro football. But that was the scoreline when the Nike Academy played Cheltenham Town FC reserves. If you want to see what dejection looks like; if you want to hear how a professional coach finds rays of hope in the pain of defeat; if you want a genuine taste of the struggle ahead of the lads, then watch the highlights right here.

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After their pre-season conditioning weekend at Carrington, the Nike Academy are training for their first competitive game. Time to step up. In this session, the players worked on defensive situations, and playing without the ball. As Huw Jennings says Its very easy to look a good player when you have the ball, but how much desire have you got to get it back when the opposition have it? With four of the original Academy squad already coveted by professional clubs, the players know this is their moment to show what they can do. But who will earn a place in the first 11? Check back soon

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The Nike Academy's latest challenge was a tough match-up against Nottingham Forests U17 squad. The players were ready but the proof would be on the pitch. And with the recent Brighton draw still fresh in their mind nothing less than a win would satisfy. From the start it was clear the Academy were hungry, applying pressure and forcing their way into Forests area. A deadly combination of clever touches and inspired teamwork, gave the boys a 4-0 lead going into half time, with David Knight, Lee Brennan and Kyle Fraser-Allen getting on the scoresheet. Forest fought back in the second half to make it 4-1, but an impressive long-range effort from Dubi Ogbonna put the game out of reach and gave the Academy a well earned 5-1 victory. Check out more about the Nike Academy at www.nikefootball.com

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The defensive midfielder's very important in a 4-3-3 formation. In the next few weeks, the Nike Academy's assistant coach will focus on his role. Watch the video to see what coaches expect from their defensive midfielder in possession. Follow their journey at www.facebook.com

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The Nike Academy players just stepped-up to their toughest test yet a competitive match against Brighton & Hove Albions Academy team. All of their specialist training would now be put into action. Could they gel as a team? Would their physical and mental preparation be enough to challenge a squad of players with professional contracts in their hands? This was the perfect chance to put themselves in the shop window, they had to shine. As the game got underway the pressure got hot. Within the first 20 minutes the Academy found themselves two goals down crumbling point for some but quit is a dirty word at the Nike Academy. The Academy kept their cool and quickly fought back with two well-taken chances from Sam Lechmere and Captain, Lee Brennan. In the second half, Kieran Forbes rose well and stormed home a well-placed header to give Nike Academy a 2-3 lead. The match ended 3-3 and our trainees proved they can bear their teeth when it counts. Now theyve had a taste of whats required, its time to see whos really hungry

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Watch Mustapha Taline's perfect strike from yesterday's practice. For a chance to impress a club like Inter, you need to stand out with your hard work on the training field first

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When football's your life, going pro means everything. And that's just what the Nike Academy players will have to give to chase their dream. Everything. See what that means for the players putting it all on the line this season.

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The World Cup is here -- can you feel it ? Well a new bit of real estate has gone up in Soweto near Johannesburg and for many ambitious youngsters it plays host to their dreams. Guest coach and Brazilian star, Alexandre Pato,who plays for AC Milan, trades passes with the likely lads of Soweto. This is the opening of a new multimillion dollar football academy that hopes to unearth the talent of the future.

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Nike is looking for football's undiscovered talent. Get Noticed. Get Scouted. Get Signed. Nikesoccer.com

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NIKE, Inc, Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal FC and Giovanni Van Bronckhorst today announced the 'winners of "The Chance," a global search for talented footballers to join the Nike Academy. After the final an intense final trial week under the watchful eye of elite coaches and scouts eight players will take their hard earn places as full-time members of the Nike Academy starting July 2011.

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A midfielder needs outstanding technique on the ball. Have you got what it takes? The Nike Academy's assistant coach Matt Wells talks about the 5 Rs any successful midfielder needs to master. www.facebook.com

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A midfielder needs outstanding technique on the ball. Have you got what it takes? The Nike Academy's assistant coach Matt Wells talks about the 5 Rs any successful midfielder needs to master.

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The Nike Academy players capped an incredible 12 months with a game at Old Trafford against a Premier League 11 made up of players from the Premier League Assessment Trials. Watch the video to see how they got on in their final match. It was an important day for the class of 2009-2010, as a crowd of watching scouts were invited to run the rule over the guys. And some of the guys made the most of their chance, earning themselves invitations to attend pre-season with pro clubs. If you want a shot at joining the Nike Academy, look out for The Chance. If you're serious about your game, this is for you.

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This is me telling everyone about the Nike Academy Trials. I tell why i want to enter, how i got into the competition, how i found out about, and what it is all about. Hopefully, you will all support me. Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com Dont forget to tell you friends and help me get to the Nike Academy Trials. PS I say "you know alot".

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A moment and a trip I will remember for the rest of my life. Fantastic and amazing even though I didn't make it to the Nike Academy. I had a really good time as you can see in the video. Not making it to the Nike Academy has only made me stronger as a person and as a football player. Ofc it was tough to accept it at first but I got so good support from my family and my fans so I got back up and also kept my head up. They say "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger" and to me that's really true! I will absolutely take this as a good experience and keep on working hard to reach my goal in life. Support Bryan Massa on Facebook. facebook.com - And follow him on twitter.com - Thank you!

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The Nike Academy players had to step it up a level, when they spent the day with six of Aston Villa's top coaches. Given bespoke, position-specific training; the players were put through their paces under the watchful eye of one of the country's most respected back-room staff. As the Premier League Assessment trials loom..., a couple of the players can take encouragement from the praise of the Villa coaching team.

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Three days of hope and heartbreak. Of pain and commitment. Of excelling when it mattered most. After their trials survival, the players' journey to the top starts now. Arsene Wenger and Giovanni Van Bronckhorst announced the winners of 'The Chance', a global search for talented footballers to join the Nike Academy. After an intense final trial week under the watchful eye of elite coaches and scouts, eight players will take their hard earned places as full-time members of the Nike Academy starting July 2011

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