Like many parents during the holidays, I was asked by my children (bugged until I said YES) to take them to see The LEGO Movie. This, of course, meant a full day of listening to the now famous theme song Everything is Awesome. While any song sung repetitively for a few hours will drive you a … [Read more...] about Everything is AWESOME!
Football
Competition
What is a healthy level of competitiveness? Why do some people look at everything as a must win situation? Why do others take little or no interest in winning? As usual I may be stirring things up, but seeing the differing degrees of competitive application within my football group today raised … [Read more...] about Competition
7 Habits of Highly Effective Sports Parents
If you've been a part of the IFS community for any length of time, you would know by now that the 7 Habits by Steven Covey has had a major influence on Paul’s vision and philosophy for the college. I recently came across a version of the 7 Habits which is particularly relevant to our community - The … [Read more...] about 7 Habits of Highly Effective Sports Parents
Yeahhh Brazilian!!
Ever since I was a teenager, I've admired Brazilian football. I had a personal coach who taught me of the Brazilian way - the ball mastery, tremendous football fitness, winning mentality and most of all - the heart 'coracao' . It totally changed my game and opened my football world beyond its little … [Read more...] about Yeahhh Brazilian!!
If this is you, you must change!
The parent/child relationship: http://youtu.be/LuElKWFjS5Y Far too often parents live their lives through their children, to the detriment of the child's development: Here are four points to be aware of: 1. Let your child live as a child first, before making adult demands on … [Read more...] about If this is you, you must change!
Monkey SEE Monkey DO
This is my last blog based on a presentation I prepared for our weekly coach education sessions. You can read the previous parts below: The coach who cried WULF! Compare the pair. Self Controlled Players The last section relates to the practise of observational learning. It is my objective … [Read more...] about Monkey SEE Monkey DO