The answer is simple ... exposure to MULTIPLE SPORTS during their college years! This really is not new information, however there have been some hard-hitting statistics that demonstrate an overwhelming number of the world's top elite athletes played many varied sports growing up. The debate for … [Read more...] about What do most of our ‘Sporting Heroes’ have in common?
Winners are Grinners
This year I took charge of the maiden IFS FC U18's team, and starting out with just three players preseason I knew I had to deliver the kind of year that the boys in my team would remember for a lifetime. By taking training, match analysis and fitness to the next level the team soon began to take … [Read more...] about Winners are Grinners
VET in Schools Student of the Year
After identifying a need to offer our students alternate pathways during their senior years, in 2016 CCSC launched their first VET course; Certificate II in Sport and Recreation. The course proved a huge success with all 23 participants successfully achieving their full qualification, completing 35 … [Read more...] about VET in Schools Student of the Year
Controlling your pivot points
Working in an environment where I regularly see young, hungry athletes chasing their dreams provides me with many opportunities to help students realise that they are the ones who will ultimately have the biggest impact on their future. Yes we can coach, teach or mentor, but if a student does not … [Read more...] about Controlling your pivot points
Team Trademarks
With the season fast approaching the IFS FC U18's squad had a team meeting on Monday to establish their unique identity and decide how they wish to be viewed by others. The workshop asked the team to decide the key 'trademarks' that will be the very foundation we build our club values upon. After … [Read more...] about Team Trademarks
A new era = New challenges
I am never one to shy away from a challenge. This term I have taken on the dual role of senior football coach and PDHPE teacher. I have only been in the role for a month and am already reaping the benefits of experiencing what demands are placed on our students each and every day. I love being … [Read more...] about A new era = New challenges