Football coaches train with military in Herefordshire exercise
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A group of football coaches studying for their Uefa Pro Licence participated in a two-day military-style exercise in Herefordshire, according to a report from BBC News. The training, run by the company Fieri, included simulated explosions, ambush rescues, and tourniquet application. Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero were among those who responded to a mock casualty with fake blood. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) pro licence course has been described as the "Harvard of football coaching" and counts Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta among its graduates. Participants included former US international Michael Bradley, Champions League winner Florent Malouda, and Wales international Will Vaulks. Former US international Ella Masar is taking the course while 36 weeks pregnant. Matt Johns, a former military commander who founded Fieri, said the training places coaches in unfamiliar environments under pressure to help them learn about leadership.
What’s reported
The exercise took place over two days in Herefordshire.
Participants included Aaron Ramsey, Willy Caballero, Luke Williams, Michael Wilde, Michael Bradley, Florent Malouda, Will Vaulks, Ella Masar, and Piet Cremers.
Ella Masar is 36 weeks pregnant while taking the course.
The FAW pro licence course is described as the "Harvard of football coaching."
Mikel Arteta is a graduate of the FAW pro licence course.
Matt Johns, a former military commander, founded Fieri, which runs the training.
Key figures
Aaron Ramsey, former Arsenal midfielder and Wales captain
Willy Caballero, ex-Chelsea and Argentina goalkeeper
Luke Williams, Peterborough United boss
Michael Wilde, Colwyn Bay manager
Michael Bradley, former US and Roma midfielder, now coaching New York Red Bulls
Florent Malouda, Champions League-winning ex-Chelsea and France midfielder
Will Vaulks, Wales international
Ella Masar, former US international, Chicago Red Stars assistant coach
Piet Cremers, former Wales assistant boss
Matt Johns, former military commander, founder of Fieri
Sources: BBC News
