As first term comes to a close, I reflect on the group I’ve been coaching and the all-important rapport with each player. After only the second session with the group, I was asked by one of the players, “ So, when are we changing coaches?” “Am I that bad?” I responded flippantly, knowing it … [Read more...] about My Boys
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Tickets to the 2030 World Cup Available Now!
The 2030 World Cup players are 10 years old right now! Where are they? Who is coaching them? What are they eating? Do they or their coaches know what it takes to get somewhere? What are they doing? … [Read more...] about Tickets to the 2030 World Cup Available Now!
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a topic I have been stressing to the players this week. Having observed the players throughout the opening 9 weeks of college, I have noticed that some players simply arrive to training in ‘auto pilot’, with no focused attention on the present moment, and simply waiting for me to … [Read more...] about Practice Mindfulness
Don’t Blame Others. Do Something
Have you ever faced rejection in your football carrier? Don't blame others-start doing something about it! Developing Resilience Winning an Olympic gold medal ?is universally recognized as the pinnacle of sporting achievement and arguably the most demanding challenge an athlete can pursue. In a … [Read more...] about Don’t Blame Others. Do Something
The Yoga Journey
IFS Week 9 The Yoga Journey I was very skeptical of yoga when I was first introduced to it years ago while in the Matildas. All this ‘Namaste’ and ‘vinyasa’ business was surely a waste of our time. I’m already fit enough thank you. I can’t feel this doing anything. What are all these weird … [Read more...] about The Yoga Journey
The road map
The IFS coaches have recently begun reviewing the updated FFA National Curriculum, which in essence states it's objective as: "to make Australia a world leader in the world game" and to do this "a fundamental transformation is necessary". To make that happen, we must maintain and develop the … [Read more...] about The road map