To follow on from Todd's recent blog, I thought this week I would continue with the sleep theme. Last year I wrote about the implications for learning sleep deprivation has on our kids. You can read this blog here: IFS Blog: Sleep is God, Go Worship! Below I've linked to some research which … [Read more...] about Less Sleep = More Injuries
Football
Salamat
I have just returned from a six week assignment as the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Philippines Under 21 National Team, competing in the ASEAN Youth Football Tournament in Brunei. The team prepared for two weeks in Manila, travelling to Singapore for a week of friendly … [Read more...] about Salamat
Teaching our children to have a growth mindset
Since working at IFS, I have listened to a lot of great advice about life and learning and I am constantly experimenting with my own children. I can honestly say, the number one piece of advice I have been given, is how best to teach a growth mindset. As previously discussed, teaching our children … [Read more...] about Teaching our children to have a growth mindset
Invictus
The word 'invictus' is Latin for unconquered. It is the title of a movie starring Morgan Freeman who plays the part of Nelson Mandela, South African President. Matt Damon also stars in the movie as captain of the Springboks, Francois Pienaar. The story revolves around the South African rugby team … [Read more...] about Invictus
Our biggest mistake
Here are one of the best articles I have came across lately about a problem the United States is facing in junior football development - talent selection instead of talent identification. I assure you, having read this article, Australia has the same issue. Our Biggest Mistake: Talent … [Read more...] about Our biggest mistake
What the Future Holds
As we head into Term 4 with some great initiatives to enhance the football program even more, it’s interesting to take a look at the progress made thus far and whether we’re heading in the right direction. The vision for the football program to assemble highly qualified coaches (who are also some … [Read more...] about What the Future Holds