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!
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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well underway and while the first week or so was an exciting experience fueled by adrenaline for our kids, that has now been replaced by the day to day routine.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
Back to Basics – Food Training
After speaking to a friend who is the head chef for the Barcelona Academy I was interested to see what the eating habits in a European Football Academy is like and how it compares to what we do at IFS. One particular area that surprised me was in the Barcelona academy if the children don’t eat … [Read more...] about Back to Basics – Food Training
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
Balance in Life, Work and Play
Balance in Life, Work and Play is our college motto. What does that mean exactly? To have balance means that elements in your life have an equal proportion. It is an attainable goal that we all strive towards having in our lives. We want our IFS families to have this balance in their everyday … [Read more...] about Balance in Life, Work and Play