I lived in New Zealand for a number of years and I clearly remember my older brother playing rugby barefooted. I'm not sure if it's still the case, but your seventh birthday in New Zealand was a big deal as it was the day you got your first pair of rugby boots. Prior to that, in the lower age … [Read more...] about Barefoot in New Zealand
The mindset of professionals
We're halfway through term 2 at college, club training and games are in full swing and it's at about this time I would expect our students to be putting into practice the strategies we have outlined in regards to injury prevention and management. While it's not pleasing to see our students … [Read more...] about The mindset of professionals
The IFS cookbook
The IFS Cookbook This week, I was very pleased to be able to get our IFS cookbook uploaded onto the students’ ipads and set the first working project from it. Diet, and the subsequent education of our students about their dietary needs is an important part of our football program. For any … [Read more...] about The IFS cookbook
The Wheels Are Turning
The Wheels Are Turning I’m getting square eyes as I stare into my laptop, trying to get through the never-ending to-do list. I’ve been trying to finish my tasks for Part 1 of the FFA A-Licence. But there’s always more detail to be added, more refining and the whole process is constantly … [Read more...] about The Wheels Are Turning
R & R
R & R In contemplating the end of Term 1, I wondered how everyone could make the best use of their holiday break. My answer; rest and relaxation - a critical and integral part of any training regime and athletic success, and for that matter, any success. If consistent and sustained hard … [Read more...] about R & R
The road map
The IFS coaches have recently begun reviewing the updated FFA National Curriculum, which in essence states it's objective as: "to make Australia a world leader in the world game" and to do this "a fundamental transformation is necessary". To make that happen, we must maintain and develop the … [Read more...] about The road map