If you don't play Futsal at a young age you are not giving yourself the best chance to reach your full potential. Your Coach Andre Gumprecht GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH FUTSAL…. An Interview with Daniel Coyle, author of “The Talent Code” By Anna Edgerton BERKELEY, Calif. (5-20-10) – The … [Read more...] about Why is Futsal so Important?
Flexible Learning Spaces
_______________ As a relatively new member of IFS, something I have found that I love about the college is the flexibility of our learning spaces. There are so many possibilities open to the students as this method allows for an open learning environment in which students can engage and … [Read more...] about Flexible Learning Spaces
Term 4…OMG!
I seriously cannot believe that we have just started Term 4 of this year. I thought last term was busy but looking through all the events we have planned already I know that this term will far outdo the last. We have kicked off the term in Stage 4 with Geography. The focus is ‘Investigating … [Read more...] about Term 4…OMG!
Should we teach kids to “play” football..?
Coaches, like teachers, do not work in isolation; their effectiveness depends on individual and group interactions. To be successful, coaches have to interact regularly with parents, assistant coaches and other professionals. One of the benefits that IFS provides is a professional environment in … [Read more...] about Should we teach kids to “play” football..?
Super Support Teams
Term 4 of our third year has begun and what a whirlwind start to the term it has been! Students returning from Japan,Year 11 and 12 students sitting their exams and a number of new students starting at IFS/ITS. Welcome back! Over the student vacation period Julie, Greg and myself returned from … [Read more...] about Super Support Teams
Being The Best I Can Be.
We’re back, and we've hit the ground running! I always enjoy returning to college following student vacation time. Being greeted by faces full of expectation and excitement are promises of great times ahead and a fruitful and productive new term. Term Four 2015, Monday - Day One: In Stage Two … [Read more...] about Being The Best I Can Be.
Friday Night Futsal starts this week
Friday Night Futsal starts this Friday, 16 October at two locations - Niagara Park Stadium and Peninsula Leisure Centre, both from 5pm. Interested players can register at ccsc.nsw.edu.au/futsal or register at either venue this Friday. While traditionally this is the time that players transition … [Read more...] about Friday Night Futsal starts this week
Passion
Passion is a term often associated with love or romanticism, but it isn't always. Passion is merely a powerful or compelling emotion; a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for something. I think I could safely say that most of our students at IFS have a passion for either football … [Read more...] about Passion
Success without a winning score line
"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
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?