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Football coaches undergo military training as part of FAW's Pro Licence course
July 13, 2026 at 01:22 PM
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The FAW's Uefa Pro Licence course included a two-day military exercise in Herefordshire, where candidates applied tourniquets and conducted ambush drills.
- Candidates including Aaron Ramsey, Willy Caballero, and Michael Bradley applied tourniquets to a simulated casualty during the exercise.
- Participants conducted an ambush exercise to rescue a hostage while fending off armed enemies.
- Ella Masar, a former US international, took part in the course while 36 weeks pregnant.
- Course founder Matt Johns said the training placed candidates in an unfamiliar environment to teach them about leading under pressure.
