FC Isle of Man has signed an official partnership with the International Soccer Science & Performance Federation to provide online training for youth, semi-professional and professional coaches, medical & performance professionals.
Our desire to develop players capable of playing at the highest level of the game, has recently led to the official partnership agreement with the globally acclaimed International Soccer Science and Performance Federation (ISSPF) to provide cutting edge, bespoke, online football coaching resources delivered by leading professionals.
The online courses are developed & delivered by academics & practitioners from clubs such as Manchester United FC, Boca Juniors, Besiktas, Leicester City, England Football Association, Dynamo Moscow, Benfica, Porto, Major League Soccer clubs staff & many more, who are targeting all learners & students from a range of abilities and knowledge levels.
The key courses delivered online within these unique, bespoke & accredited courses will include: Nutrition, Psychology and Mental Skills Training, Youth Soccer Player & Athletic Development, Soccer & Team Sport Training Methodology, Fitness & Conditioning Training, Tactical Analysis, Talent Identification, Goalkeeper Coaching Science and Injury Reduction & Return to Play.
Not only is the key to the partnership to develop FC Isle of Man coaches as part of their in-house club development process, but this opens the door for opportunities to be a part of an elite continued professional development & coach education strategy moving forwards.
According to FC Isle of Man’s Director of Football Paul Jones:
FC Isle of Man are committed to playing our part in providing footballers on the Isle of Man the best possible environment to reach their potential. Excellent coaching processes and standards are critical to creating that environment and we are therefore very excited to partner with ISSPF as the provider of world-class online coach education to the coaches of FC Isle of Man.
We also hope this partnership enables all coaches on the Isle of Man, and those further afield, opportunity to access resources to develop their coaching practice for the benefit of players at all levels of the men’s and women’s game.
The Educational possibilities provided through the courses are not limited to just FC Isle of Man professionals, but open to almost anyone involved in the local game as Coaches, Managers, Strength & Conditioners, Sport Scientists, Physios, Medical Practitioners or Talent Scouts. The curriculum provides insights & additional qualifications as well as best practice to design and implement plans, and sessions with individual players and teams.
A spokesperson from ISSPF confirmed the excitement of the partnership agreement with FC Isle of Man by saying:
We are delighted to become the official online educational provider and partner for FC Isle of Man. We really engaged with the opportunity to assist in the development of football coaches, performance & medical staff on the Isle of Man, in addition to the students and learners around the local community and country.
The provision of our bespoke soccer related courses, across the coaching & performance development in the region is something we are proud to work together with for the progression of all individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge & career prospects.
Our accredited courses cover a range of coaching interests from grassroots, through to the elite professional coaching level.
The partnership program is already live and accessible for all individuals wanting to begin their extended learning potential & study across these areas of the game.
Anyone wanting to find out more regarding the professional development & course options can do so via this link.
