With the season fast approaching the IFS FC U18's squad had a team meeting on Monday to establish their unique identity and decide how they wish to be viewed by others. The workshop asked the team to decide the key 'trademarks' that will be the very foundation we build our club values upon. After … [Read more...] about Team Trademarks
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Introducing… Tim’s U10s!
From the beginning of this term, our two Under 10s teams have taken shape and begun the process of getting ready for the season ahead under the new name of IFS FC. So far, our preparation consists of two skill acquisition sessions as well as a futsal, yoga and multi-sport session each week. These … [Read more...] about Introducing… Tim’s U10s!
CIS Cup Game
For our first game in the CIS (Combined Independent Schools) Cup we played against the Hunter Valley Grammar School and they were the hosts. We travelled up early to be there 45 minutes before the start of the game. 10.15 was the kick off time and the referee decided to play two halves of 30 … [Read more...] about CIS Cup Game
Busy Blake
As a trainee coach at CCSC part of my week involves getting out into the community to coach Mariners ACTIVE sessions (which is a free program involving small-sided games with an inflatable pitch). This provides me with valuable experience in coaching kids between 4 and 13. I visit colleges all over … [Read more...] about Busy Blake
Getting to Know Nathan Ralph
Hello to everyone reading this blog and thank you for taking the time to do so. Firstly, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Nathan Ralph and I have come on board this year with CCSC as a part-time football coach. I am currently coaching the U13's and U14's who are not playing … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Nathan Ralph
Is it time for Crawford 2.0?
In 2003 the Crawford report into Soccer Australia brought about many changes to football that, in my opinion, have brought about huge improvements to the game. Becoming champions of Asia would have to be the pinnacle of the achievements of the report, underpinned by the success of both the Hyundai … [Read more...] about Is it time for Crawford 2.0?