"There is no success without failure and no winning without losing" - Pitbull IFS entered teams in the Northern Suburbs Football Association competition this winter with my Under 15's competing in A grade. This proved very testing. From our first day together we started working towards a style … [Read more...] about Success without a winning score line
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Is the World Indestructible?
Stage 2 has begun Term 3 with a roar! ‘Is the World Indestructible?’ is the driving question for our new project. Already in the first two weeks of term we’ve explored many natural disasters, their causes and the results. Studying earthquakes, volcanoes, cyclones, tsunamis, floods and … [Read more...] about Is the World Indestructible?
We Must Win a World Cup
The stardust has certainly settled on the Women’s World Cup in Canada. Already women's football has moved on; for football never stands still. The national leagues are now in focus around the globe and the Matildas are enjoying a well earned break or are continuing to test … [Read more...] about We Must Win a World Cup
Is your child an innovator and a leader or are they a follower?
Following on from our recent Kanga Cup experience Michael Kmet, one of our existing parents sent us this blog post which we have the privilege of sharing. Thank you for the kind words Michael and we could not articulate the vision of the college in a better way than this, enjoy.... At a recent … [Read more...] about Is your child an innovator and a leader or are they a follower?
The Coaching Parent
I thought about just posting this photo by itself and leaving it here for people to ponder their own thoughts. Then I thought I'd just pop mine down. I don't have kids but I'd say I'll have just as much of a struggle as most when I become a parent and my kids are playing or training … [Read more...] about The Coaching Parent
Laughter is a tool less used
There is a fantastic quote from the famous stand-up comedian Bob Newhart: "Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on." - Bob Newhart How many of us do this in our chosen sport in times of adversity. Have you ever had the easiest tennis … [Read more...] about Laughter is a tool less used