IFS Week 8 1350 Club We’ve introduced a new warm up for the Game Training groups at IFS. As players arrive before the formal start to the session, they get a ball each and start juggling; that is, keeping the ball in the air with any part of the body (except hands of course!). There’s been … [Read more...] about 1350 Club
Football
Co-ordination
In last week's blog I mentioned the theory Optimal Coordination Order (OCO) developed by Dr. Mark Wertheim. Does this sound familiar to you: Brazilians are great footballers as they are using the football to get out of poverty? I am not 100% sure about that. What about the statement … [Read more...] about Co-ordination
Futebol de Salao – Futsal
Futebol de Salao, otherwise known as Futsal, has become a hugely important component of our Football Curriculum here at IFS. I thought I would share with you some background and research as to why Futsal is one of the most valuable learning tools for developing footballers. Daniel Coyle, author … [Read more...] about Futebol de Salao – Futsal
A Game of Chance
A Game of Chance - Blog from Andre'Gumprecht Here at IFS we had an interesting debate amongst the coaching staff about coaching methods and the fundamentals a player has to possess to become a great footballer. In the debate the word coordination came up. Interesting what the Germans have to say … [Read more...] about A Game of Chance
IFS and the National Football Curriculum
IFS and the National Football Curriculum by Joey Peters It’s great to be back at IFS from my week away at the AIS in Canberra for the FFA National Technical Network Seminar. As I mentioned last blog, it was another great learning and growth opportunity for me but I was also proud of what we … [Read more...] about IFS and the National Football Curriculum
Game vs Kanwal 3rd Grade
As you are all probably aware by now, I double up my role as Central Coast Sports College coach with the role of Head Coach at Kanwal Rovers Football Club. I saw Sunday as a perfect opportunity to set up a game between a senior team from IFS against our 3rd grade side from Kanwal, a team made up of … [Read more...] about Game vs Kanwal 3rd Grade