Academy News
2 week Talent I.D. football programme worked for Sam
Sam is 19 years old and from Australia. He has got a UK passport and is a British citizen. Sam has come over to IHM with his dad and was initially enrolled onto the 2 week Talent I.D. programme. However, things have gone well for Sam and so he has decided to stay on...
His dream from being a young boy was to play for Manchester United
Sergej is age 16 years old and comes from Kiev in the Ukraine. His dream from being a young boy was to play for Manchester United. "When I was young I dreamed to play here in Manchester." Sergej was always a highly motivated student player. Even before he arrived in...
Frank Sinclair Provides Guest Football Coaching Session
Frank Sinclair Provides Guest Football Coaching Session on Talent I.D. Camp Former Premier League defender, Frank Sinclair, will next week be passing on a few tips to budding young footballers on the Talent ID course at IHM Football Academy next week. Sinclair, who...
Record BTEC Football results!
We are delighted to announce an exceptionally good set of BTEC results this year. Full Results can be viewed here >> "This year we are extremely proud of our students who have achieved record BTEC results. Some of the work this year has been of university...
The BTEC in Sport Performance FAQ’s
What is the value of the BTEC in Sport Performance?This is a question that is often asked by parents and prospective student players. The BTEC qualifications can be still relatively unknown outside of the UK and Ireland. However, once you understand their...
Good attitude, a willingness to learn, good work rates and we want to see some good footballers
What is the value of the BTEC in Sport Performance?This is a question that is often asked by parents and prospective student players. The BTEC qualifications can be still relatively unknown outside of the UK and Ireland. However, once you understand their...
My last few months on the football programme have been bittersweet
This is IHM Football Academy Head Coach, Matt’s “wish list” for the new season ahead as he looks back on an incredible season. Matt has been impressed with the level of commitment and the work rate demonstrated by the young IHM squad this academic year. It was already...
A mother’s perspective: “For my son, it was very important to train and play football at a professional level: professional training and coaching.”
"My last few months on the football programme have been bittersweet."Elijah was unlucky recently. Whilst back home in Kenya over the Easter holiday, he suffered a broken toe whilst playing football. This meant him having to miss full training and match...
“You are only limited by what you believe you can do.”
Does this sound familiar to you?"Mum, dad! I think I want to try and make it as a professional footballer. It's what I've always wanted to do!"The decision to send your child to school in the UK is a huge thing to contemplate for any parent. However, when...
“Having football and studying at the same time, it keeps me motivated”
contact usContact UsThis week British Cycling coach, Oli Suart, came to deliver a talk and a fitness training session to the IHM Football Academy squad at Ellesmere College. The title of the workshop was "World Class Expectations".Oli works with elite...
“The season’s been really good, lots of ups, lots of positives.”
Rasheeq is aged 18 years and comes from Malaysia. He has been enrolled on the A level course at Abbey College Manchester since September 2018. Rasheeq accepts that studying for 3 A levels with classes and tutorials every morning and course work and essays...
“A player you would like in your team, giving positive support for all of his team.”
Director of Football, Mick Brennan, looks back on the highlights of this season with IHM Head Coach, Matt Lowe and IHM at Ellesmere College, David Raven.Mick interviews both coaches to get their views on what has gone well, lessons to be learned and plans...
“The lads ask me questions, they want to learn.”
A positive attitude and some humility make a young player a much more desirable prospect for a coach or a scout. Understanding how a player reacts to constructive feedback is paramount when it comes to evaluating the potential of a young player. At a Showcase event or...
“I want to make a professional career out of football.”
contact usContact UsThis week British Cycling coach, Oli Suart, came to deliver a talk and a fitness training session to the IHM Football Academy squad at Ellesmere College. The title of the workshop was "World Class Expectations".Oli works with elite...
“The only certainty when becoming a footballer is that, at some point in the future, you will become an ex-footballer.”
Saranga is studying for his A levels in Year 13 at IHM Football Academy at Ellesmere College. He has been training with us for two years now, since the start of the academic year in September 2017. Saranga knows exactly what he wants and how he needs to get it....
Iain Sankey, PFA Regional Coach Educator, paid us a visit last week
Duncan Watmore What have all these professional football players got in common? Duncan Watmore, David Wetherall, Barry Horne, Steve Palmer, Shaka Hislop, Iain Dowie, Gudni Bergsson, Oliver Bierhoff. Yes, that’s right; they are all university educated to first degree...
“I’m giving the boys who’ve been recruited to the pre-season the best possible chance of signing”
Last Wednesday the IHM squad had a visit from a very experienced coach / educator from the PFA. The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) was formed on 2nd December 1907 and is the world’s longest established professional sportsperson’s union. The aims of the...
“There are good players here, it’s pretty competitive.”
What is the value of the BTEC in Sport Performance?This is a question that is often asked by parents and prospective student players. The BTEC qualifications can be still relatively unknown outside of the UK and Ireland. However, once you understand their...
“We are trying to help our young players form a strong idea of where they want to go in football.”
This is IHM Football Academy Head Coach, Matt’s “wish list” for the new season ahead as he looks back on an incredible season. Matt has been impressed with the level of commitment and the work rate demonstrated by the young IHM squad this academic year. It was already...
“How Much Straightforward Running to We Do In Football?”
We are delighted to announce an exceptionally good set of BTEC results this year. Full Results can be viewed here >> "This year we are extremely proud of our students who have achieved record BTEC results. Some of the work this year has been of university...
“The more of a positive mind frame one player’s in, it’s only going to rub off on the others.”
Sergej is age 16 years old and comes from Kiev in the Ukraine. His dream from being a young boy was to play for Manchester United. "When I was young I dreamed to play here in Manchester." Sergej was always a highly motivated student player. Even before he arrived in...
“Unaizah was made vice captain last night and gave a good performance on a big pitch.”
Director of Football, Mick Brennan, looks back on the highlights of this season with IHM Head Coach, Matt Lowe and IHM at Ellesmere College, David Raven.Mick interviews both coaches to get their views on what has gone well, lessons to be learned and plans...
“I’m busy doing how exercise affects the body.”
This is IHM Football Academy Head Coach, Matt’s “wish list” for the new season ahead as he looks back on an incredible season. Matt has been impressed with the level of commitment and the work rate demonstrated by the young IHM squad this academic year. It was already...
“How Bad Everybody Wants It. There’s A Lot of Competition.”
Meet one of our regular football coaches, Jon Macken. Jon is also currently manager of the local football club, Radcliffe Football Club. Based in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester the club play their games at Stainton Park. The club has a 70 year history but, currently...
The Making of a Football Training Session
As we follow McDonald through his first academic year at the IHM Football Academy at Ellesmere College, it's time to catch up with him as he spends his Easter holidays with us training at the Manchester academy. Like all the other IHM squad, McDonald is now in...
“The big games bring the best out of people”
Parents, players and Educational Tour Operators or study travel agents often want to know; "How does the football coaching work?" They are familiar with the format of an English lesson, but can't imagine how a coaching session will go. They can evaluate a school via...
“My knees were quivering, I was terrified, but it was one of the best days of my life!”
As we follow McDonald through his first academic year at the IHM Football Academy at Ellesmere College, it's time to catch up with him as he spends his Easter holidays with us training at the Manchester academy. Like all the other IHM squad, McDonald is now in...