Take a couple of minutes to watch our boys compete against some of the best U12 players in the world. https://youtu.be/ms1rd0nDUso … [Read more...] about IFS On The World Stage
Rest and Recovery
With holidays upon us I for one am looking forward to a family holiday in Fiji to refresh and recover from a very hectic schedule of football, football, and more football. We all know it takes plenty of hard work to achieve our goals but I believe many people forget that rest and recovery are … [Read more...] about Rest and Recovery
Exams
I thought this note from a college in Singapore about upcoming exams was timely. "Dear Parents, The exams of your children are to start soon. I know you are all really anxious for your child to do well. But, please do remember, amongst the students who will be sitting for the exams, there … [Read more...] about Exams
Is your child mentally weak?
I have recently been listening to a range of podcasts from sports science experts during my morning commute to college. Last Friday's episode really stood out to me, it was called: 'Zero - Option - Mentality' What I took from the episode was that some people go through life with a mentally … [Read more...] about Is your child mentally weak?
There’s More Than One Path To Success
I was approached on the weekend by an upset parent because her son had been told he wasn't being retained for next season. He wasn't in my team but she wanted some advice on what he should do now. Her son was dejected and when I spoke with him he spoke of possibly quitting football as he'd had a … [Read more...] about There’s More Than One Path To Success
Gosford Tennis Centre Wimbledon Event
Last Sunday we hosted a record-setting Hot Shots event at Gosford Tennis Centre. Well over 100 players entered including approximately 30 players from Sydney which was great. Both top and bottom centres were jam-packed and full of great tennis the whole day. There were lots of amazing matches, … [Read more...] about Gosford Tennis Centre Wimbledon Event