The Football Federation of Australia (FFA) has spent several years developing the new National Football Curriculum. The purpose of the NFC is to provide a framework to guide coaches and players in how the FFA wants Australian football to be played and coached. The important word here is … [Read more...] about The Building Blocks – Discovery Phase
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Introducing my Group
Credit to the world's #1 assistant coach for shooting, editing and producing this video blog. 2014 is going to be a blast! http://youtu.be/T-r6XFhK1C4 … [Read more...] about Introducing my Group
The Secret of Football
De Piero, Rogic, Ronaldo, Devanna, Barbieri, Fishlock. We are used to admiring individuals in the game. Individual talent is applauded and inspiring. When developing young players, we encourage them to watch and emulate their favourite players. Star individuals are easily recognisable but how … [Read more...] about The Secret of Football
Training with Imagery
Imagery Training Here at IFS we take imagery training very seriously. My task as a coach is to create an imagery role-play in all my sessions, this helps the kids develop so much faster. Fun and excitement trigger the release of dopamine (the body's feel-good chemical) in the pleasure … [Read more...] about Training with Imagery
On a roll
It has been a great start to our football program and one aspect I’m really pleased about is the take-up of foam rollers by our students. Using a foam roller is a highly effective way to treat and prevent the most common injuries that footballers experience. Stretching is very beneficial and … [Read more...] about On a roll
Hey! Who is doing the teaching here?
As coaches, Andre and I have the youngest of the students at IFS and we think we can not only teach these kids a great deal about football, but about life as well. Mentoring, or role modelling, is something that I am extremely passionate about - we all need good guidance in our lives. Fortunately … [Read more...] about Hey! Who is doing the teaching here?