I had the opportunity to attend an under 12s football tournament in Korea a few weeks ago with a view to having our IFS students participate in this type of event or to organising something similar here at the college. Canberra's Monaro Panthers and a team from Tasmania attend this … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead
Footwear Selection
I took some time this morning to educate my players on their choice of footwear to optimise athletic performance and decrease injury. I started by asking, “How many of you guys were born in a pair of Nike running shoes?” Once the laughter had subsided, I explained that over the last 2.5million … [Read more...] about Footwear Selection
To our IFS Parents
We work really hard in our class to be thankful for the little things and to verbalise this thanks to whoever needs to hear it. At the start of last week we took our class to see the 26 Story Treehouse play down in Sydney. As always the class was exceptionally well behaved and everything went … [Read more...] about To our IFS Parents
More brainteasers
Did you try the Konisberg puzzle in my last blog.? If you did, and failed, you will be pleased to know that it is a mathematical impossibility and there is no solution to it. On a brighter note there is a solution to today’s puzzles. Brain puzzles are more than just mere games. They are … [Read more...] about More brainteasers
Developing Maturity
The role of a coach can be a big responsibility - leading, influencing and giving advice to young players. Coaching 15-18 year old boys and girls, rather than just give advice and influence them in a certain way, my goal is to equip the players to know themselves i.e tap into their unique … [Read more...] about Developing Maturity
Just give it your best shot!
I suspect that over the years many of my students have become sick of hearing my response when they say they can’t do something. I have continually maintained my ignorance of understanding or even acknowledging the existence of that word – can’t. Of course, they try to slip in the ‘cannot’ version, … [Read more...] about Just give it your best shot!
There must be a process
Lately my group has been working hard on developing a style of play. How do we score ? How do we protect our goal? The players are learning that goals are not scored by accident. There is a process, a step by step method, on how to get the ball from one end of the pitch to the other effectively … [Read more...] about There must be a process
Football in Africa.
Hi All Great work this term so far. Please share this with your family and Mum and Dad. I am sharing with you a great moment in football history. Africa. Despite living in poverty, with multiple socioeconomic issues, poor health infrastructure and very little education system, the African … [Read more...] about Football in Africa.
Ice Bucket Challenge!
Here's a blog a little different from my usual football rant :) Everyone's talking about the Ice Bucket Challenge which is all over Facebook at the moment, raising awareness for Motor Neurones disease. It's a horrible disease and well worth the awareness and it's raised over $800k, which is … [Read more...] about Ice Bucket Challenge!
My new adventure: Entering unknown territory!
In case you haven't already heard, my husband and I are expecting our first born in October. I'd like to take this opportunity to officially thank everyone for all the amazing experiences and opportunities I have had at IFS over the past three terms. I have learned so much personally and … [Read more...] about My new adventure: Entering unknown territory!