Academy News
Back On the Pitch!
IHM Academy are back on the pitch and it feels great. On Monday 29th March the nationwide restrictions on outdoor team sports was lifted and the players from the academy got the chance to meet again and train. It’s been a long year for the IHM players so far. Since...
Jon Macken Speaks to the Players
The IHM academy player have once again had a fantastic insight into the world of professional football and some first-hand advice from ex Manchester City Star Jon Macken. Whilst the current pandemic has meant we are unable to get out on the pitch to pay, it has given...
An Inspiring Guest Session with Neil Mellor
This week at the IHM Academy we were delighted to be joined by Neil Mellor for a truly inspiring session on resilience for the players. Neil started his footballing career at Liverpool, famously scoring a last minute volley from outside the box against Arsenal. He...
Julian’s success to Semi-professional Football
Julian Jensen joined the IHM academy football academy during the season 2018 – 2019. As a dedicated player, Julian relocated from his home country to train and study at our Ellesmere campus, working with our head coach, David Raven, on a daily basis to improve his...
Fantastic insight into Analysis and Coaching
The academy players have had a fantastic insight to analysis and coaching at the highest level when David Lowe, First team coach at Blackburn Rovers FC and Stewart Heppinstall, lead analyst at Blackburn Rovers FC, joined us online to talk about their careers and roles...
Guest Speakers from Championship Side Blackburn Rovers FC
Today, Wednesday 27th January, we are delighted to welcome two guest speakers from Championship side Blackburn Rovers FC. David Lowe and Stewart Heppinstall will be joining our academy teams on zoom to talk about their careers in the game and their current roles in...
David Raven Has Done It Again!
IHM Football Academy, senior coach, David Raven, is this morning celebrating having helped get his team, Marine AFC, get through to the 3rd Round of the FA Cup. David was even made Man of the Match by the BBC football pundits covering the game! Taking on Havant &...
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...
IHM Student Player 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...
An IHM 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 Football Academy
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...
IHM Football Academy Showcase Success
The IHM Football Academy 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...
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...
Online Support 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 Footballers 3 – Diet
Follow our series of top tips for footballers, 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...