Academy News
IHM Coach, David Raven, To Play in FA Cup Match
We are extremely proud to announce that senior IHM coach, David Ravening, will be playing in the FA Cup 1st Round, streaming live on BBC television this weekend! David plays for Marine AFC and his team were drawn against Colchester United in the match which kicks off...
Nayan Signs First Pro Contract!
21 year old Nayan, from India, was an IHM student player who left a lasting impression on all who met and worked with him. We always knew that he would achieve great things. And he didn't disappoint. Now Nayan is over the moon to have signed his first professional...
A Victory in the Opening Game
Wednesday 23rd September 2020 (1.30pm KO) IHM Academy 4 – 3 Dragon Academy IHM scorers: Andrew x 2, Said x 2 The long awaited season opener took place at home for IHM when Dragon Academy visited. With some new and returning players, this fixture was always going to be...
100% pass rate at IHM
The results are in for the IHM BTEC students and once again its been a huge success with a 100% pass rate for the group. Over the past 6 months, in very challenging times, some of our IHM academy players have been working through their BTEC in sport qualification and...
US Routes For IHM Players
Throughout the season IHM invite a number of guest to the academy to give opportunities to our players. We are keen and passionate about ensuring all our students and players receive opportunities in both football and their academic progressions to set them for later...
Second Virtual Showcase Goes Live!
Following on from the success of the first IHM Virtual showcase in April we have a second Virtual showcase event. IHM stage showcase events in Manchester twice per season. It allows IHM student players to train and play in front of invited pro-club scouts. It gives...
Andrew chases his dream of playing in the English Premier League
(Andrew Waswa dribbles the ball during a past friendly match with the Kenya Under-17 national team) A 16-year-old footballer from Makhese in Kenya is dedicated to his goal of playing in the English Premier League. He wants to emulate the success of former Tottenham...
Showcase Success
The IHM Virtual showcase has only being live for a week and we've already seen over 2000 hits on the site checking out the players highlights. From this we've already had 8 requests for connections to players to look at further opportunities, showing that the current...
Celebrating Your 18th Birthday In Lockdown
What a way to celebrate your 18th birthday! In the middle of a national lock down during a global pandemic! But thanks to the wonderful Sonola family who are hosting IHM Football Academy student player, Neddie, from Australia, the big day didn't go unnoticed. Neddie...
Andrews Lockdown Training
With us entering into week 5 since we've all be together on the training pitch, the players from IHM are keeping active with their regular routines. Throughout the week IHM Director Mick Brennan has been sending emails with links and sample sessions for the players to...
The IHM Football Academy Virtual Showcase Event
On Wednesday 29th April, IHM Football Academy were due to host the IHM "Showcase Event" in Manchester. This event is usually very popular with our enrolled student players. It allows IHM student players to train and play in front of invited pro-club scouts. It gives...
Support Online For Our Footballers
As we enter week 4 without our players being out on the pitch due to the current world situation, the IHM footballers are still part of the team and receiving regular support and advice from the IHM Academy. Whilst studying from home on their BTEC, English, A-levels,...
Archie Still Working Hard
One of our youngest players from our Ellesmere programme is still working hard on his skills despite the current situation. Archie is one of our most enthusiastic and hard working players on the academy, always giving 100% in everything he does, working and competing...
Will Mullock – Looking To Progress
Our senior player at the IHM Ellesmere academy and last seasons player of the year, Will Mullock, is taking the initiative during his downtime at home and looking for opportunities to progress on in his game. Will has been with the IHM Academy at Ellesmere College...
Top Sport Psychologist Provides Online Coaching For IHM Squad
In times of crisis, positive things will still shine through. Yesterday we were contacted by top Mental Performance Consultant., Mark Bowden, offering all IHM players free access to his ground breaking football mindset app; "TopForm - Use Your Brain To Raise Your...
McDonald Wins Wakeman-Lambart Tie Award
16 year old McDonald, who attends IHM Football Academy at Ellesmere College, has been awarded the Wakeman-Lambart House Tie Award. McDonald has demonstrated excellent academic and sporting achievement this year and has stood out amongst his peers in his contribution...
League Campaign Ends on a High
Ellesmere Academy 7 - 2 Thomas Telford 4th XI The football academy played their final game of the league season and finished it off brilliantly, beating Thomas Telford 4th XI by 7 – 2. In very tricky conditions, with a gale force wind to compete with, it made for a...
An Outstanding Performance in Manchester
IHM ACADEMY 9 - 1 Isport ACADEMY The IHM academy senior team got back to winning ways in style last Wednesday, with an emphatic victory over Isports Academy. After what has been some frustrating results in recent weeks, where the score line just hadn’t justified how...
The Combination Of Academic Study and Football Is Very Important
Wojtech is from Poland and is currently at Abbey College Manchester boarding school studying the one year International Foundation Programme in Business and Accounting. He is also training with us at IHM Football Academy for 3 afternoons per week. "I really enjoy it...
Top Tips For Young Footballers 3 – Diet
Follow our series of top tips, following on here with number 3, to gradually but dramatically improve your game. It’s All About Your Diet You need to start to reflect on what food you are eating. What you put into your body will determine what you can expect to get...
Top Tips For Young Footballers No. 2
Follow our series of top tips, following on here with number 2 of 6, to gradually but dramatically improve your game. Work hard to improve and maintain your fitness In addition to working at improving your on-the-ball skills, fitness is also a major factor. Without...
Top Tips For Young Footballers
At IHM Football Academy we believe in helping as many young footballers as possible to immediately start to improve their game. So, what do we recommend to help you to become a better footballer? Follow our series of 6 top tips, starting here with number 1, to...
Said and Khon To Trial With Oldham Athletic FC
Thanks to IHM football academy coach, Chris Honor, two of our players will attend the Oldham Athletic FC Development Squad training session on Friday evening this week. Chris, who also scouts for League Two club Oldham, has been impressed by the spirit, attitude and...
Koki Defeats The Odds To Win Mentoring By Top Japanese Footballer
Great news for one of the IHM at Ellesmere College student players! 15 year old Japanese national, Koki, was incredibly excited to learn that he had been accepted onto Japanese football legend, Keisuke Honda's, debut mentorship program. In 2017, Honda launched a...
A TEAM performance wins the game in Manchester
IHM Academy 4 – 3 Dragon Academy The IHM senior squad were back to winning ways this week with a fantastic performance which resulted in a late winner at home to Dragon Academy. From kick off the visitors started brightly, looking athletic and strong. It took IHM a...
Another Home League Win For IHM at Ellesmere
IHM Ellesmere 3 - 2 North Shropshire college It was another victory for the Ellesmere players in the U19's Shropshire league, to make it 7 wins in the league this season with 4 games to go, keeping the side in touch with the top spots in the league. It was a...
How To Be A Great FOOTBALL TEAM MATE
At IHM Football Academy we encourage our young players to adopt the habits of good players. Here we share our top 5 tips to help our players become great team mates: 1 Put the team and their needs before yourself and yours 2 Appreciate the moments when your team mate...