Grand Final Day in the 7V7's competition and it was a memorable day! It was a beautiful morning at the Central Coast Sports College and the conditions were perfect for a great day. The 7-a-side playing field was set up when the players arrived and the supporters entered the field. First game was … [Read more...] about Grand Final Day
Exhibit A: Grit
At the start of the year I laid out a challenge to my group. I said, by the end of the year I would like to see if any of them could juggle a ball 500 times. This seemed like a monumental task for the players who, at the time, could barely keep a ball in the air five times, let alone 500. I … [Read more...] about Exhibit A: Grit
The countdown is on
It’s hard to believe that we only have two weeks left in the term. Here in the café we'd like to remind everyone that we have snacks available to purchase at lunch time which may be consumed at afternoon tea or after college. Food options are fresh fruit, Up & Go’s, homemade protein … [Read more...] about The countdown is on
Best Job in the World
Tonight I saw an ad on TV that really made me feel good. It was an ad for the NSW Teacher's Federation. I am not a member of the Teacher's Federation, as I don't work in a public college, and I am not trying to promote them either. The ad though, is brilliant and so relevant to all teachers, … [Read more...] about Best Job in the World
The big picture
Determination , motivation, effort and achievement are all key factors to a successful 'Big Picture'. At ITS/IFS, our 'Big Picture' is pretty simple I believe - to create a strong and healthy environment for learning, achievement and success for our student body. So far this term, we have … [Read more...] about The big picture
Science Lab!
I am very excited by the news that the college is going to have a dedicated science laboratory ready for first term next year. This means that we will be able to offer a wider range of activities and experiences to our science students. The activities carried out so far, outdoors and in … [Read more...] about Science Lab!
Conquering Fears
On the recent stage six sport and recreation camp a number of students found themselves out of their comfort zone. As a teacher at IFS one of my main goals is to guide students through their time with us in an attempt to create a well rounded individual. On the second morning of camp we hiked … [Read more...] about Conquering Fears
Less talk and more action
I was interested in a comment made by the professional Dutch coach, Raymond Verheijen, at the recent FNSW State Coaching Conference. He said, "Do not expect your player to remember anything you just said, he or she will only do what you do." Raymond may be slightly exaggerating, but I don't … [Read more...] about Less talk and more action
Quality in Communicating
This isn’t be the first time you’ve heard reference to the four ‘Cs’ in project based learning, and I am sure that it won’t be the last. This week I decided I wanted to write a little about these four ‘Cs’, and one in particular, because apart from being essential to PBL, I believe they are … [Read more...] about Quality in Communicating
Decision-Making
In today's blog I'd like to talk about the U-14/15 students who are being challenged in decision-making as individuals, as team players and as IFS students. Very big decisions for young players to make! For some, those decisions will have a big influence on their further development as players … [Read more...] about Decision-Making