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3 tips to drastically improve as a football player

3 simple tips on how to drastically improve as a football player

Written on 9th December 2020.

In this blog I’ll share 3 simple tips on how to drastically improve as a football player. It’s easy to forget about improving your skills when all...

10000 hour rule – myth or not? And what can you take from it to increase your performance as a football player?

Written on 6th November 2020.

Many people have heard about the 10000 hour rule Is this rule a myth or not, and what can we take from it to increase our performance as a football...

3 ways to grow your child’s social skills and help them become attuned adults

Written on 9th October 2020.

Children have a strong need to belong and feel significant. If these qualities are continually met, children grow up to be confident individuals...

5 life-changing tips to improve an athletic child’s sleep

Written on 7th September 2020.

Sleep is a brain-boosting activity that can transform a child’s life. Sleep helps to heal, regenerate and recover most of your bodies functions...

5 Brain-Boosting tips to improve your child’s concentration

Written on 7th August 2020.

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

Written on 2nd July 2020.

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?

Written on 5th June 2020.

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

Written on 1st May 2020.

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

Written on 30th April 2020.

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

Written on 29th April 2020.

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

Written on 28th April 2020.

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

Written on 27th April 2020.

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...