Academy News
1st Team draw 4-4 against Mossley FC Development Squad
This was a hard fought game that IHM dominated. The 4-4 result didn't reflect this fact. IHM's efforts soon led to them being 2-0 up. The game then went to 2-2 and the score line stood at 4-2 to IHM with just 10 minutes left. However, IHM conceded a further two goals...
What a goal!
The IHM 1st Team played a friendly fixture against a local Bolton Wanderers FC youth side. IHM were 3-0 up by the half time...
Head Coach David Raven Shares Wayne Rooney Memory as IHM at Ellesmere Win Again
As we move through the term, there are two more victories to report from IHM at Ellesmere College, under the stewardship of Head Coach David Raven. The first was a friendly match on Friday 4 October when a younger team did very well against SGI winning 7-3. Despite...
“I want to make it to the top and I’m going to give it 100%”.
Rohan is 16 years old and from India. He has recently enrolled at Ellesmere College as a boarder and started his first term there. Rohan chose Ellesmere College because of the opportunities that the IHM Football Academy there, offered him. He has been training and...
MIFA 1- 3 IHM Match report
Opponent Venue Date MIFA Salford Sports Village Thursday 26th September 2019 IH Manchester played their first game of the new season against MIFA at Salford Sports Village this morning. It was a great chance for the IHM coaching team to see how the players have...
IHM Unveils the New Veo 180 degree Video Filming System
We are really excited to announce the arrival of our brand new Veo remote video camera. Sitting on a 3 metre high tripod, the camera automatically follows the ball and so the action. With a full 180 degree scope of vision and multiple cameras within, this state of the...
“IHM appeals because it offers a professional football experience whilst also being in school.”
Leo Buckle was born in the Ukraine. His mother is Ukrainian and his father is British, so, in his own words he is "half and half"! Leo has spent the first 16 years of his life in the Ukraine, but he has recently moved to Ellesmere College boarding school to continue...
IHM at Ellesmere College 11 – 0 Haberdashers Adams 2nd XI
An excellent performance from the IHM Football Academy at Ellesmere College team saw them blow Haberdashers Adams 2nd XI away! Rarely was Seb troubled in goal, and the game was controlled from start to finish by IHM Ellesmere. Throughout the game, the players showed...
IHM Football Academy are excited to announce a partnership with IPSO
IHM Football Academy are excited to announce a partnership with IPSO, the International Professional Scouting Organisation www.ipsofootball.com IPSO are the world's leading provider of football scouting and analysis courses, delivering talent identification training...
How to Evaluate a Football Academy
Introduction Back in 2006, when IHM Football Academy was founded, private football academies were a rare thing. Nowadays, they are starting up, and closing down, at quite a pace. Increased competition is a good thing for the consumer, it drives innovation and pushes...
Harnessing a passion for football whilst continuing in full-time education
Harnessing a passion for football whilst continuing in full-time education It can be tough for both parents and students when 16+ exam results don’t turn out as expected. But it’s never the end of the world. You’d hoped for the results that would lead to university...
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
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...
My last few months on the football programme have been bittersweet
"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...
A mother’s perspective: “For my son, it was very important to train and play football at a professional level: professional training and coaching.”
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...
“You are only limited by what you believe you can do.”
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...
“Having football and studying at the same time, it keeps me motivated”
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...
“The season’s been really good, lots of ups, lots of positives.”
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...
“A player you would like in your team, giving positive support for all of his team.”
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...
“The lads ask me questions, they want to learn.”
Head Coach at IHM Ellesmere College, David Raven, talks to Director of Football, Mick Brennan, about how the season has gone and what he hopes for the new season ahead. David is extremely proud of the young players in the squad and how they implement in a game what he...
“I want to make a professional career out of football.”
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....
“The only certainty when becoming a footballer is that, at some point in the future, you will become an ex-footballer.”
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...
Iain Sankey, PFA Regional Coach Educator, paid us a visit last week
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...