This week with some of our individualised program players, we presented a video documentary on two of the most revered footballers of the past 20 years. Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane shared a vicious rivalry which often played a pivotal role in deciding the destiny of the English Premier League title … [Read more...] about Keane vs Vieira
Texting Posture: Make a better decision
We hear a lot about how important the core is when playing football, or specifically, running. An area not often talked about is the thoracic spine. A tight thoracic spine can muck up the entire posterior chain, you can’t get your shoulders and head into a good, aligned position, which then … [Read more...] about Texting Posture: Make a better decision
Exhibit A: Grit
At the start of the year I laid out a challenge to my group. I said, by the end of the year I would like to see if any of them could juggle a ball 500 times. This seemed like a monumental task for the players who, at the time, could barely keep a ball in the air five times, let alone 500. I … [Read more...] about Exhibit A: Grit
How do you praise?
Those who have followed my blogs over the past couple of years will know the importance I place on cultivating a 'growth mindset' in our kids. Here is a great video I came across giving a brief overview and some practical steps for parents to implement. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/NWv1VdDeoRY … [Read more...] about How do you praise?
Footwear Selection
I took some time this morning to educate my players on their choice of footwear to optimise athletic performance and decrease injury. I started by asking, “How many of you guys were born in a pair of Nike running shoes?” Once the laughter had subsided, I explained that over the last 2.5million … [Read more...] about Footwear Selection
Stop Icing Injuries
"Go get some ice." It's a phrase hardwired into our brains. Our first reaction to injury to ourselves or those around us is to apply ice. What if I told you that even the world-renowned doctor who began the 'Ice Age' recently acknowledged publicly that he was wrong, and he has officially removed … [Read more...] about Stop Icing Injuries