This is my last blog based on a presentation I prepared for our weekly coach education sessions. You can read the previous parts below: The coach who cried WULF! Compare the pair. Self Controlled Players The last section relates to the practise of observational learning. It is my objective … [Read more...] about Monkey SEE Monkey DO
Without supporters, we are but one
http://youtu.be/ZzDB70d9AUU I read with interest Andre's comments from the Broadmeadow Magic tournament last week, especially his remarks about our supporters. There is no doubt that supporters come in all sizes and descriptions - your mother/father, the football fan, a protester. They all follow … [Read more...] about Without supporters, we are but one
More swimmers in the house, please
‘Houses’ play an important role in a college’s history and student life. In many cases, each house is named after a historical figure, saint, famous alumni or notable regional landmark. Other more arbitrary names – animal names or colours, for example – are also often used. In time, IFS students … [Read more...] about More swimmers in the house, please
Take a chance
In this video, Todd is juggling fruit, takes a chance and gets a bite of the apple, but then the fruit falls to the ground. My point is, if we don’t take chances/risks, we might not achieve more positive outcomes. At IFS we encourage our football players to take chances. Far too often in … [Read more...] about Take a chance
On a roll
It has been a great start to our football program and one aspect I’m really pleased about is the take-up of foam rollers by our students. Using a foam roller is a highly effective way to treat and prevent the most common injuries that footballers experience. Stretching is very beneficial and … [Read more...] about On a roll
Your Weekly Task
In our efforts to assist IFS students to become the best footballers they can be, we are continually looking at research and implementing world’s best practice in our program. After many months of collating information, gathered through fitness agility testing and the data we collect from set … [Read more...] about Your Weekly Task