Firstly, welcome to all the new students and parents who have joined our college to embark on the journey we began last year. Just one year ago I had eleven new students, looking very nervous and excited at the same time. I must say, I was also a little nervous. Fast forward one year and I find … [Read more...] about Year 5/6 begins with the 4 c’s
IFS Version 2
WELCOME TO IFS VERSION 2! We’re going to have a great year. We’re growing and improving IFS all the time. It’s going to be most exciting to see how much improvement is made individually and as a group this year. For my senior Game Training Group, there’s an urgency to equip the players in their … [Read more...] about IFS Version 2
A Principal Welcome
Welcome back to our second college year here at IFS! I hope everyone has enjoyed the summer break. I would especially like to extend a very warm welcome to all our new families, teaching staff and coaches. Our college is looking great and I can’t thank everyone in our college community enough, for … [Read more...] about A Principal Welcome
Will Piriz joins IFS coaching team
My name is Will Piriz and I’m a passionate football devotee. My playing days saw me reach semi-professional status in the NSW state league playing alongside and against some great players. My first coaching role was as a young 21 year old with a local under 10s team in Wollongong. This one … [Read more...] about Will Piriz joins IFS coaching team
Meet Danny Abboud
My name is Danny Abboud. The best part of my football coaching career is when I receive a call or email negotiating a new coaching position or new footballing challenge. I am extremely excited about the fantastic opportunity to meet and work with IFS students, coaches, teachers and colleagues in my … [Read more...] about Meet Danny Abboud
The Pathway Paradox
Did your child recently trial for a representative environment and get rejected? Are you constantly trying to get your child onto the so-called ‘Talent Development Pathway'? Let me tell you - it’s a myth. There is no ‘defined’ pathway to reach the top as an athlete or footballer, no matter how hard … [Read more...] about The Pathway Paradox
Serving the Community
Over the last couple of weeks students from years 8, 9 and 10 have been engaged in what we refer to as ‘Community Serve’. Our focus has been the improvement of the grounds at Mount Penang with tasks including weeding, clearing overgrowth and rubbish collection. I was surprised to see how neglected … [Read more...] about Serving the Community
Make It Count!
Being an English teacher, I love writing and I'm sure sometimes my blogs are somewhat lengthy and time consuming to read. So here is a short video to say all I have to say for this week... Bec :) … [Read more...] about Make It Count!
The Bulletproof Diet
At IFS we're talking a lot about how sugar is bad for you and the terrible range of processed foods on offer in our supermarkets and the detrimental effects they have on our health. Now we are giving you a clear overview of how to replace these toxic health-sapping foods with the healthy … [Read more...] about The Bulletproof Diet
October 2006 to 2013: My Football Journey
October seems to be a good month for me. It was during this month in 2006 that I took time off from my Bachelor of Coaching Science degree to travel to the Czech Republic to begin a work placement as Assistant Coach with FC Viktoria Plzen in the Czech National Youth League. Fast forward to the … [Read more...] about October 2006 to 2013: My Football Journey