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.
Our modern world is jam packed with digital distractions. Television, iPads, Phones, Digital Watches, or anything that is a gadget is designed for...
Growth Mindset v Fixed Mindset
In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence, their talents, are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and...
What is Brain-Centred Training and Why is it imperative?
There is an abundance of research that is revealing incredible understanding about the brain, but often research is oversimplified...
Recap what you’ve learnt and celebrate your growth
Day 30 | 30-Day Challenge | We know restrictions are still in place, but we believe in celebrating every step in the process. Enjoy the process....
Learn a spin flick up in 30 seconds
Day 29 | 30-Day Challenge | This skill is great to learn for a freestyle move. It's also great to practise ball control, touch and weight of touch.
Add this change up on the Cruyff turn
Day 28 | 30-Day Challenge | Johan Cruyff was an excellent player. His skills and creative moves have been used to get past defenders for decades.
Get past the defender with speed and agility
Day 27 | 30-Day Challenge | It's all about moving quickly and selling the move to the defender. Learn this move in two simple steps. Drag it back...
How to get thousands of touches in a session
Day 26 | 30-Day Challenge | At IQ Football, we strongly advise aspiring footballers to practise every day. If you're serious about the game, aim...
Learn the inside step over turn in 3 easy steps
Day 25 | 30-Day Challenge | Today, we're working on your turns. This time we'll be using the inside of your foot. It's similar to yesterday, but...
Learn the outside step over turn in 3 easy steps
Day 24 | 30-Day Challenge | Add this little turn to your array of skills that can be used to get away from the defender. Take it slow and steady....
How to improve your striker movement at home
Day 23 | 30-Day Challenge | With a little space, you can work on your striker movement during the lockdown at home.
Outside Inside Football Drill
Day 21 | 30-Day Challenge | This is brilliant to work on if you want to be able to manoeuvre around players. You need to be able to move the...











