Author: Sean Szabo
Recognised as a leading brain-centred football coach in Gauteng, Sean Szabo is an English FA qualified coach who has worked internationally assisting player’s motor and technical football skills, as well as their cognitive development on and off the field. IQ Football was founded in 2015 by Sean as an amalgamation of his passion for football coaching, mentoring, and brain-centred research.
Written on 9th October 2025 .
When people think of football training, they picture players sprinting across the pitch, lifting in the gym, or running through endless drills....
Written on 30th July 2025 .
Learn how elite footballers train their brains to stay calm and make fast, smart decisions under pressure—and how these same skills prepare them...
Written on 28th May 2025 .
The IQ Football way is the basis of our club culture and requires buy-in from the players, parents, and coaches. Our IQ football technical coaches...
Written on 23rd April 2025 .
2024 has been a standout year for the IQF Foundation — a year filled with progress, partnerships, and powerful moments of growth both on and off...
Written on 6th March 2025 .
In the world of sports, football is not just about physical ability—it’s also about strategy, decision-making, and mental agility.
Written on 6th November 2024 .
Football has evolved into a science-driven sport where elite players rely on more than just physical strength and speed. As neuroscience in...
Written on 9th June 2024 .
Football is often described as the beautiful game, and at the heart of its beauty lies simplicity and elegance. One-touch football epitomises these...
Written on 30th May 2024 .
As established in Part 1, scanning is about looking ahead, anticipating where the ball will be, and knowing what to do with it once in...
Written on 2nd May 2024 .
Scanning is when a player looks around with head and eye movements to receive information about their environment before or after touching the...
Written on 6th December 2023 .
If you know IQ Football, you know we are passionate about fact-based brain-centred training.
Written on 6th November 2023 .
Learning doesn’t stop when school does! Soccer holiday clinics are where fundamental lessons for your child can be practiced on and off the...
Written on 22nd September 2023 .
A great kids soccer club will have a lasting impact that has the potential to change the trajectory of a child’s life.
