The Mental Game Archives

Defending with the Brain: How IQ Football uses neuroscience to elevate a player’s game

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 football...

The Importance of Neuro-Football Training for Kids

Written on 29th July 2024.

In the ever-evolving landscape of youth sports, the integration of neuroscience into training regimens is revolutionising the way we approach football...

Why is scanning considered the most important trait of a professional football player? Part 2

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 possession....

Why is scanning considered the most important trait of a professional football player? Part 1

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 ball....

Soccer quotes to think about this holiday season

Written on 6th December 2023.

If you know IQ Football, you know we are passionate about fact-based brain-centred training.

IQFC – A kids soccer club with a lasting impact

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.

What is football intelligence and can players develop it? Part 3

Written on 31st May 2023.

Over the past two months, we’ve focussed on football intelligence and come to the conclusion that it most certainly can and must be developed. The...

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 footballers...

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 victories,...

IQ Football’s club culture and 5 reasons why it matters

Written on 30th January 2023.

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 and...

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 must...