Tag: Soccer Academy

Why is unopposed practice critical to performance?

Written on 20th August 2021.

At IQ Football, we are continuously looking at ways we can help our players gain technical ability to use at the right time in a game scenario. In...

How to become a two footed football player

Written on 26th July 2021.

With almost anything in life, you have to be intentional about achieving a desired goal. In football, one of those goals should be to master the...

Top 10 reasons why small sided soccer games are excellent for players

Written on 8th June 2021.

A small sided game is a conditioned game on a smaller field with fewer players competing against each other. Utilising small sided games is...

How to use enjoyment over achievement for better performance

Written on 3rd May 2021.

Why can solely focussing on achievement be a potential pitfall? Simply because athletes who focus on enjoyment over achievement are more likely to...

What should a player learn in the foundational level?

Written on 13th April 2021.

One of the most important things in the foundational level is pure enjoyment and fun. The players who start young and fall in love with the game,...

How to get more power on your shots

Written on 11th March 2021.

I’ll discuss how you can practically get more power on your shots and how you can mentally prepare yourself for the moments when it all falls into...

Top 3 benefits of 1 on 1 soccer training

Written on 4th February 2021.

In addition to team training at IQ Football, players of all abilities have the opportunity to receive individualised attention in 1 on 1 soccer...

5 key skills of every successful football player

Written on 14th January 2021.

Let’s dive into the 5 key skills of every successful football player. Skills can be learnt and acquired. If a player starts with natural talent...

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...