Physical literary: seems like this is the hot topic right now and for good reason. Thanks to Julie for her informative blog, IFS at the Forefront. I can come from a slightly different angle and direct this straight towards our primary college parents and those who have children starting in the … [Read more...] about Physical literacy – we need your help
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IFS at the Forefront
At the top of the current discussion list at IFS is physical literacy, which follows on from reports released recently about the alarming effects of inactivity across Australia. In this blog, I’m including one such report from a friend of mine at Canberra University who we will be collaborating with … [Read more...] about IFS at the Forefront
Morning Tea is a Hit
Morning tea has been popular of late. I would like to inform parents that do not know the details of morning tea, what it’s all about. The cost of morning tea is $3.00 for all you can eat - as long as none goes in the bin we are happy for them to eat away. The drinks we sell are $1.00 … [Read more...] about Morning Tea is a Hit
Teamwork
This week my group has been working on their first touch with an emphasis on receiving the ball in wide areas. The first touch should be taken in a way that gets the team playing forward. From my perspective, the objective was met on several occasions. Being a patient worker, I like to see progress … [Read more...] about Teamwork
Don’t live a life of regret.
READ AND MAKE THE CHANGE TODAY! Here are ten choices that ultimately lead to this phrase of regret, and how to elude them: ONE LIFE PEOPLE....LIVE IT!!! 1. Wearing a mask to impress others. If the face you always show the world is a mask, someday there will be nothing beneath it, because … [Read more...] about Don’t live a life of regret.
Futsal Celebration
http://youtu.be/S-IHztlbyrw Last Thursday at Niagara Park was buzzing with teams of players competing for a place in round two of the NSW Futsal Competition. It was a great opportunity for me to see what the IFS students in years 9, 10 and 11 had been in training for. I had been allocated team … [Read more...] about Futsal Celebration
Our Children Aren’t Active Enough
I just read this article on ABC News Online and thought it very interesting. Australian Children Among Least Active in the World Australian children are ranked as some of the least active in the world when it comes to physical exertion, according to a new report. The inaugural Active Healthy … [Read more...] about Our Children Aren’t Active Enough
Understanding Talent
Those who have followed my blogs over the past 18 months would know the importance I place on instilling a 'growth mindset' in the players I work with. Having researched the work of Carol Dweck extensively, I know just how important this 'psychological ingredient' is to achieving success not only in … [Read more...] about Understanding Talent
Not Quitting My Day Job
Last Friday I had the pleasure of taking off my teacher's hat and putting on my coaching hat as I accompanied the stage 4 boys to the U14s Futsal Tournament. Having been immersed in football my whole life, following my brother playing football and futsal, from field to field and country to country, … [Read more...] about Not Quitting My Day Job