I've recently been at a coaching course where I was fortunate to be instructed by one of my favourite coaches/instructors, Oscar Gonzalez. His teaching style may not be for everyone but it certainly makes you think. He takes people out of their comfort zones, shakes them around and up and down and … [Read more...] about What do you think?
The Candwich – a sandwich in a can
I've really been enjoying the food Ash has been serving in the cafe' and from what I gather, the students have been as well. I was chatting about this with some IFS parents recently, discussing the benefits of fresh, locally sourced produce and during the conversation I was reminded of a … [Read more...] about The Candwich – a sandwich in a can
Training Workload
I’ve had many football-related conversations over the past few weeks, but the one recurring theme has been the consequences of overtraining. Patrick Zwaanswijk recently dropped into the college and it was interesting having a chat about this topic with him and Joey, who have both just returned … [Read more...] about Training Workload
Futsal ticks all boxes
Apologies if you are sick of hearing the coaching staff at IFS bang on about the many benefits of futsal as a development tool. I happened to come across some interesting quotes from an article in The Daily Mail about the powers-that-be in the English game finally waking up to the ‘turbo-charged … [Read more...] about Futsal ticks all boxes
Take a look at yourself
Most coaches around the world consider video analysis one of the best training tools, simply because it offers greater understanding than verbal instructions/explanations. Having now dealt with many of the refinements and challenges of our football program, it's time to get our video analysis … [Read more...] about Take a look at yourself
Becoming a FIFA Master
I had never heard of the "Fifa Master" course, until a recent chat with Sarah Widera from Fox Sports who is one of only 30 students from around the world accepted into the program each year. The FIFA Master takes its graduates on a unique journey through Europe to study sport. Three … [Read more...] about Becoming a FIFA Master