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IFCCA would like to thank @bnestrikers, @Olympic_FC, @gcunitedfc and @FootballQLD QAS for their support during the conference and for providing players for practical sessions. We look forward to working closely with other local clubs in the near future. #IFCCA2019 #IFCCA

A great weekend experiencing different methodologies from around the globe & comparing youth development ... A great experience with loads of shared knowledge from everyone in attendance. Looking forward to seeing where we can implement things @HVFAssoc

Quality last couple of days learning and developing. Great to listen and see the different practices, methodologies and experiences from the various speakers. willing to learn and Continued professional development. Great to catch up with some familiar faces as well #IFCCA 😀👍🏽⚽️

Great w/e not only learning, networking but also talking amongst colleagues on how we can improve our game for the next generation. We sent 20 @lionsfc1 coaches (men’s and women’s) to attend to not only team build on our relationship as a club/coaches but as a code. #IFCCA2019

Our Technical Director Nacho Ferrer was a keynote speaker at the weekend's @IFCCA_Official on the Gold Coast. He provided insights gained from his time at Real Madrid Academy and Brisbane Strikers to an attentive audience - including our own first team coach Owen Baker.

Really enjoyed being a small part of this. Congrats to Ken Stead and @FootballQLD for putting this on. An invaluable weekend of ideas and concepts for a stack of coaches which can only help the game. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

That's a wrap! 👏 What an incredible couple of days bringing coaches from across Australia together, to share ideas, methodologies and experiences🗣️ A huge thanks to all delegates, speakers and moderators who made this conference possible... Until next time ⚽ #IFCCA2019

"In Asia respect is everything. How you conduct yourself with officials, coaches and the hierarchy. So take the time to learn the culture, the language and see the difference in how you are treated as a coach." - Graham Harvey, First Team Coach, Eastern Lions FC #IFCCA2019

Final session @ #IFCCA2019 and an important one - Graham Harvey - An alternative Coaching Pathway - career planning for coaches & cultural issues re coaching in Asia

“When scouting you have to see them live, even talk to them. Speak to them eye to eye. You need a clear picture of the player and that comes from 3 pillars: ✅ Databases ✅ Videos ✅ Live scouting” - Thomas Federspiel, Technical Director AC Agua Santa #IFCCA2019

“In Australia, maybe you need to realise that the competitive advantage of ‘working hard’ isn’t enough. Because everyone is working hard and has this mentality now. It’s not enough any more.” - Jonatan Cabanelas, Aspire Academy (@jjcabanelas) #IFCCA2019

"Tactical periodisation deals with complexity. It deals with chaos. It sees the player before the footballer. It worries about their mind more than their fitness." - Vitor Matos, @FCPorto U23 Assistant Coach #IFCCA2019

"Children are not mini adults. We complain about them being silly and immature but that is what they are and what they are is important to their learning." - Grant Downie, OBE

Delegates were able to take a lot away from @nachoferrerSC in his keynote presentation "Developing smarter players". His concepts of using short passes to create space were of high relevance to delegates. #IFCCA2019

One-on-one interview between @IFCCA_Official founder Ken Stead and City Football Group Consultant Grant Downie OBE, discussing how to develop elite academies.

"Questions asked opens to opportunities... the uncertainty is full of possibilities" - Maria Ruiz De Ona #IFCCA2019

“In Australia, maybe you need to realise that the competitive advantage of ‘working hard’ isn’t enough. Because everyone is working hard and has this mentality now. It’s not enough any more.” - Jonatan Cabanelas, Aspire Academy #IFCCA2019

Absolutely loved this morning’s presentation at @IFCCA_Official by Brisbane Strikers’ TD @nachoferrerSC - especially on the concepts of using short passes to create space. Makes something quite complex really easy to teach and understand. Brilliant.

Day 2 of the #IFCCA starts with the unique view of the Spanish game by the brilliant Nacho Ferrer - a recent pickup by the @bnestrikers.

Great to be at the International Football Coaching Conference Australia @IFCCA_Official on the Gold Coast this weekend. Always important to continue to up-skill yourself as a coach with the added benefit of catching up with old and new football colleagues.