This week at IFS some of the teachers spent time observing our football sessions and the coaches spent time sitting in on some of the educational sessions. I spent about an hour during the morning session observing years 7-10 in the Open Learning Space. I had obviously heard about the new … [Read more...] about Observing the “Open Learning Space”
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Why did I miss my 6pm deadline?
It all started with the some writing that was on the whiteboard at college the other day, where we were discussing with the students what Italian legend Gianluca Vialla said when speaking to Aston Villa Academy players. The white board said: "Gianluca Vialli Do everything … [Read more...] about Why did I miss my 6pm deadline?
First Game in IFS History
I was proud to be there on the historic day of IFS’ first public game as a college. On Wednesday 20th February 2013, our ‘eldest’ group took on the Valentine Phoenix U17s in Newcastle, who proved to be the perfect level for our boys to be greatly challenged and yet gain a lot of … [Read more...] about First Game in IFS History
I Was the Sport
In the autobiography of Manfred Ewald “ Ich war der sport” (English: “I was the Sport”) he explains how huge arenas, gymnasiums, rinks and Sports colleges were built by the State. Academic programs in sport science, sport medicine, coaching techniques and other related activities were … [Read more...] about I Was the Sport
What does it take to be a professional footballer?
We have introduced a process at IFS where our injured players are given a mental task during training sessions so that no time is wasted. If you can’t train physically, you can still train the mental aspect. I asked one of our students this week to write down what he thought it took to become a … [Read more...] about What does it take to be a professional footballer?
I am better….
Since starting with the college I have improved myself as a footballer without a doubt. I have learned about controlling my body shape and position to see the game better, how to check to the ball effectively, the importance of my first touch, what my objective is in a certain situation and how to … [Read more...] about I am better….