Anyone who knows me, knows that roles and responsibilities within a team structure is the one thing I am most interested in. One of the major lessons I am trying to get across to my playing group at IFS is that winning football games at the highest level is not just two teams trying to … [Read more...] about A New Socceroo Era
Football
International Football at the Central Coast Sports College
I have been named Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Philipines Youth National Football Team and I will be away on this assignment for the first four weeks of term 3. I am responsible for designing and facilitating strength and conditioning and injury prevention programs for the players. The … [Read more...] about International Football at the Central Coast Sports College
Que Sera
Students in year 3 and 4 have had a major focus on sportsmanship this term and whilst they have tested the boundaries as end-of-term-tiredness kicks in, I am extremely proud of their progress. There is no doubt that a winning focus at a young age destroys development. I witness it every weekend … [Read more...] about Que Sera
World Cup Emotion
The FIFA World Cup has been going for more than a week and I'm sure, emotionally, we have all gone through an incredible roller coster ride. Excitement, disappointment, inspiration, admiration, pride and hope are just some of the feelings that have been felt by not only me but the whole viewing … [Read more...] about World Cup Emotion
IFS Podcast #1: Welcome
Welcome to the newest addition of the Central Coast Sports College. Andre Gumprecht and Brad Porter would like to introduce you to the IFS Podcast Episode #1 … [Read more...] about IFS Podcast #1: Welcome
What else but the World Cup?!
What else could I write about this week other than the World Cup? The pinnacle of our sport. Aside from some painful kick off times, I've been soaking up every minute. As a development coach, it's such an educational experience to watch the different countries play, witness the different playing … [Read more...] about What else but the World Cup?!