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What is football intelligence and can players develop it? A focus on executive functions – Part 2

Written on 3rd April 2023.

Football intelligence and executive functions are hot topics, and they should be hotter. Their importance cannot be underestimated. Whoever said...

What is football intelligence and can players develop it? Part 1

Written on 27th March 2023.

Football intelligence is when a player can analyse the most important information on the field, identify their best options and then execute the...

Using football to help forge resilience

Written on 22nd February 2023.

How can football help forge resilience? Every player will experience failure and success. It is how the player uses these experiences, their...

The basics of the brain and why it should matter to your football club

Written on 3rd November 2022.

The topics “brain” and “neuro” will become more and more popular over the next years. It is worth understanding the basics of the brain.

How to choose your kids after school activities

Written on 28th September 2022.

Kids after school activities are essential. They provide new experiences, skills, friends, perspectives and so much more. This means that choices...

3 Ways to maximise soccer training sessions

Written on 12th September 2022.

Soccer training sessions are foundational blocks that develop a soccer player and prepare them for real-life scenarios in the game. Football...

Top ten benefits of soccer holiday clinics

Written on 3rd August 2022.

Soccer holiday clinics are perfect for children who love football, and for children who aren’t so sure yet. With access to professional coaches...

What to look for in a soccer coach – great coaching traits

Written on 30th June 2022.

Every soccer coach has their unique personality and strengths, but there are certain coaching traits that should be seen across the board. Here are...

How to cope with losing the game

Written on 30th May 2022.

Just like in life, losing a game can bring a barrage of uncomfortable feelings. How to cope with losing the game is important because it affects...

How to raise courageous athletes

Written on 29th April 2022.

How to raise courageous athletes is all about the psychological side of the game. Parents living with children who are passionate about sports have...

3 tips to boost your child’s brain development and 3 ways to hinder it

Written on 28th March 2022.

There are many different ways you can boost your child’s brain development and at IQ Football, we’re all about encorporating neuroscience into our...

Football starts at home

Written on 24th February 2022.

The foundation level of a child’s development is perhaps the most important, and as parents we have the opportunity to make it a strong one.