<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dragon Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-quality, structured football training for ages 2–13 in Bridgend , RCT and Neath Port Talbot. A clear development pathway for every young player]]></description><link>https://www.dragondevelopment.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:04:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dragondevelopment.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[3 Simple Drills Your Child Can Do in the Garden Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't need a full pitch or fancy equipment to improve. These three drills take 15 minutes and can be done with just a ball and a wall.]]></description><link>https://www.dragondevelopment.co.uk/post/3-simple-drills-your-child-can-do-in-the-garden-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a180673b9f316338701ec2e</guid><category><![CDATA[Drills at Home]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:17:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dylan Powell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Training Tips Every Young Footballer Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether your child is just starting out or has been playing for years, these five fundamentals will help them develop faster and enjoy the game more.]]></description><link>https://www.dragondevelopment.co.uk/post/5-training-tips-every-young-footballer-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18064aa7aaf20e8c54c9a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Training Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:17:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dylan Powell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect at Your First Dragon Academy Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nervous about your first session? Don't be. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave — so you and your child can feel completely at ease.]]></description><link>https://www.dragondevelopment.co.uk/post/what-to-expect-at-your-first-dragon-academy-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18065fe39bc17a59bc716c</guid><category><![CDATA[What to Expect]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:17:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dylan Powell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Message From the Coach: Why Dragon Academy Means Everything to Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[My name is Dylan Powell and I've spent over a decade in football coaching and management. Here's why I started Dragon Football Academy — and what it means to be your family's coach.]]></description><link>https://www.dragondevelopment.co.uk/post/a-message-from-the-coach-why-dragon-academy-means-everything-to-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a180686e39bc17a59bc71d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Coach's Corner]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:14:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dylan Powell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>