I was born 1974 in Jena. Jena is a university city in central Germany on the River Saale. It has a population of roughly 105,000 and is the second largest city in the federal state of Thuringia, after Erfurt. The German Democratic Republic GDR, informally known in English as East Germany, was a … [Read more...] about Champions are not born, they are made!
Football
New Expectations
It's been a fantastic first 3 weeks at IFS. The football program is well underway and while the first week or so was an exciting experience fueled by adrenaline for our kids, that has now been replaced by the day to day routine. Routine and discipline are two key components to any successful … [Read more...] about New Expectations
Hitting the Ground Running
With the opening of the college, radio interviews, Open Day, Liga academy training, our first Skills clinic started at Soccer 5's and our first Liga Academy games played, we now look to some exciting games and gala events on our calendar. Early in March, we are registered for the first ever … [Read more...] about Hitting the Ground Running
Living the Dream
The ultimate dream: To become a full time, professional footballer. Doing what you love, day in, day out. Here at IFS, our goal is to develop and equip you for the best possible chance of realizing your dream. While it is what we are all working towards for your future careers, what … [Read more...] about Living the Dream
The Miracle in Sport History
Hi, my name is Andre Gumprecht. I am 38 years old and one of the Head Coaches at the Central Coast Sports College (Campus Central Coast). I am one of the luckiest people on earth as I have been able to make my passion a profession; a professional footballer and coach. “What helped me become a … [Read more...] about The Miracle in Sport History
Routine, Evaluation, Potential and Connection
It’s early days as we all settle into our routines with IFS life. But within a week, we’ve already been able to evaluate and implement improvements to make sure we’re striving for the ‘best practice’ in all areas of the IFS experience. The potential of this environment for personal and professional … [Read more...] about Routine, Evaluation, Potential and Connection