Tag: Football

Speed of Play: Why the Fastest Players Aren’t Always the Quickest

Written on 22nd July 2026.

When people think about speed in football, they often picture explosive sprints, powerful acceleration, and players racing past opponents.

First Touch: The Neuroscience Behind Football’s Foremost Skill

Written on 25th June 2026.

In modern football, the speed of the game continues to increase. Players have less time on the ball, less space to operate, and more information to...

Mistakes, emotions & confidence

Written on 24th March 2026.

A missed pass, a lost tackle, or a mistake under pressure can either become a source of growth or a trigger for fear and withdrawal.

Your Thoughts Shape Who You Are and Who You Will Become

Written on 23rd February 2026.

The Neuroscience Behind Thought and Development At IQ Football, we use our motto because it’s a truth backed by decades of research into...

Inside the Football Brain: What Football Intelligence Really Is

Written on 22nd January 2026.

When most people hear the term football intelligence, they often think of passing accuracy, dribbling skills, or tactical knowledge. While these...

The IQ Football Way: Building a Club Culture through the B.R.A.I.N.

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...

IQ Football: The Best Neuroscience-Based Football Training in Johannesburg

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.

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...

How Afterschool Football Training Can Improve Your Child’s Academic Performance

Written on 31st August 2023.

Afterschool football training can improve your child's academic performance. It just depends on the culture of the football club they are attending.

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...

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...