In my opinion too many talented young footballers have their careers cut short because of burn out or injury. I believe that by speeding up a players physical development you can dramatically effect their future career by preparing the body for the rigours of professional sport. In Australia there is a real movement away from the… Keep Reading
Skill, is the key word within the Football Federation Australia national curriculum. When you take any of the Junior coaching badges they are all about getting youth players technically ready for what is currently know as the Skill Acquisition Program. I totally understand it. In the past Australian players have been seen as lacking in technique… Keep Reading
The use of supplements for improved performance has been big news in recent years with the AFL scandal and numerous infringements in sports all around the world. With the amount of money involved running clubs and sporting organisations now a day it seems that people are willing to try anything to get an edge. In… Keep Reading
Heart Wings World Academy – Live Blog As I mentioned at the start of our season 2015 is a crucial year for our youth team. The Intensity of our training sessions increased, and concentration and focus on the strength of each individual is our goal for this year. The boys are turning 16 during this… Keep Reading
Players and coaches often overlook the importance of building explosive power during training, which seems crazy when we look at how important it is in modern day football. A lot of this comes down to a simple lack of knowledge or understanding about what power training can bring to your game. An increase in pace… Keep Reading
