As we come to the end of Term 1, there is the start of something new. The local competition is about to kick off on April 2 with six IFS teams competing from U9's to U11's. All of these teams will be coached by some very experienced coaches. Allow me to introduce them. The coaches for the U9's … [Read more...] about Start of Local Competition 2016
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Mates Through Football
You don't become friends with every random stranger you come across at university, however when I met one guy the spark was immediate! It was 2010 and I was wearing my Internazionale jersey on campus while he was wearing a Bayern Munchen shirt (the two had just played against each other in the … [Read more...] about Mates Through Football
The Smarter Player
Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you an article that came across my desk, or computer as it is these days. I thought it had some value. For me, when identifying players, size or speed are not the first priorities on my check list. Technical ability or acquisition of skill is of more interest as … [Read more...] about The Smarter Player
From Talent to Professional Football
I came across the following study the other day and found it very interesting and somewhat alarming. The extent to which the German youth development pathway exposes their talented players to physical, mental and emotional stress that leads 45 per cent to quit playing football before advancing to … [Read more...] about From Talent to Professional Football
The Game Intelligence Approach
“ There is no greater power on the football field than the players intelligence!" Hi my name is Andre Gumprecht and I would like to welcome everyone back to a new and exciting year here at CCSC. I am very excited to to be in charge of our U12’s and U13’s this year. I would like to give parents a … [Read more...] about The Game Intelligence Approach
Development: Complicated or Complex?
“Complex” isn’t the same thing as “complicated” - and the difference matters. Q. What's the difference between sending a rocket to the moon and the development of a young child? A. Sending a rocket to the moon is a complicated task, while the development of a child is a complex … [Read more...] about Development: Complicated or Complex?