Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you an article that came across my desk, or computer as it is these days. I thought it had some value. For me, when identifying players, size or speed are not the first priorities on my check list. Technical ability or acquisition of skill is of more interest as … [Read more...] about The Smarter Player
CREATING A SCHOOL CULTURE
This week I took advantage of the unfriendly weather and began to implement a college culture program. We explored and discussed many things and along the way identified who we are as individuals and who we are as a college. ** “The desire to form and join a group is extremely powerful and … [Read more...] about CREATING A SCHOOL CULTURE
IFS U/16’s Dealing with Randomness
U/ 16 ‘s Dealing with Randomness The under 16’s have worked incredibly hard over the past term on playing to a set of principles for both attacking and defending. These are beliefs formed by myself as coach, that set the framework for our playing style. The players have learned over the past … [Read more...] about IFS U/16’s Dealing with Randomness
Soccer made compulsory to achieve Xi’s ‘Chinese Football Dream’
During my research on our opponents in the lead up to Australia's Asian Cup campaign, I came across an interesting article on China. It explored the path that Chinese football is taking in order to bring 'round ball game' success to the country . I automatically thought of us here at IFS. In … [Read more...] about Soccer made compulsory to achieve Xi’s ‘Chinese Football Dream’
There must be a process
Lately my group has been working hard on developing a style of play. How do we score ? How do we protect our goal? The players are learning that goals are not scored by accident. There is a process, a step by step method, on how to get the ball from one end of the pitch to the other effectively … [Read more...] about There must be a process
FINISHING
This week my group has spent quality time fine tuning converting goal scoring opportunities. Here are some tips from one of the all time greats. Enjoy. GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL Thierry Henry Finishing at Speed … [Read more...] about FINISHING