Ask any one of your coaches or teachers about their mistakes or rejections and I'm sure they'll happily put aside time to tell you some of their best experiences. I have found that my most prominent stories are those where I have learned the biggest lessons and then turned them into … [Read more...] about Persistence
Women’s football?
With the W-League season commencing this weekend, it feels unusual for me not to be actively involved, or at least following the latest news of what’s happening in the women’s game. I remember as a player, I used to wonder why so many of my ex-teammates, the legends who went before, weren’t … [Read more...] about Women’s football?
Respect is earned
Every day time will pass us by, whether we use it wisely or not all. This leads many people to misunderstand the statement 'live for the day' - their vision for their lives is to operate on a day by day, or even week by week, basis. What do I mean by this? Going to work, doing the minimum, … [Read more...] about Respect is earned
Recycle, make and donate!
I was privileged to be part of the guard of honour at the recent Mariners game against Brisbane Roar. If you were at the game you would have seen the Mariners players wearing pink, along with many in the crowd, as part of a Breast Cancer Support Night. I play for Berkeley Vale WAA 4 and one of our … [Read more...] about Recycle, make and donate!
Athletic development at IFS
I have just completed a Graduate Certificate of Sports Coaching at Griffith University, with advanced studies on the scientific, managerial and leadership aspects of sports coaching. "Congratulations on completing the course Matt. You did a great job interacting with your fellow students and … [Read more...] about Athletic development at IFS
What do you think?
I've recently been at a coaching course where I was fortunate to be instructed by one of my favourite coaches/instructors, Oscar Gonzalez. His teaching style may not be for everyone but it certainly makes you think. He takes people out of their comfort zones, shakes them around and up and down and … [Read more...] about What do you think?
Appreciation
It is not often enough that we stop and be thankful for what we have. Last week my family dog of 14 years got very sick, very quickly and unfortunately we had to make the decision to end her suffering. It was an extremely emotional time for my family - it was so unexpected and we all loved her so … [Read more...] about Appreciation
Puberty: The Gccsc and the Challenges.
This week our Term Four Parent Teacher Meeting took place. The first part of the evening was a combined meeting of all high college parents and teachers, followed by everyone dividing up into individual year groups, to look more closely at each particular age group. I thoroughly enjoyed spending … [Read more...] about Puberty: The Gccsc and the Challenges.
Sleep is God, go worship!
I recently came across a fantastic presentation from neuroscientist Russell Foster, posing the question; Why do we sleep? Thirty-six percent of our lives are spent asleep, which means if you live to 90, you’ll have slept for 32 years. According to Foster, however, we don’t appreciate sleep … [Read more...] about Sleep is God, go worship!
The Future of IFS
I think this picture says all I need to say. … [Read more...] about The Future of IFS