Nikolas Nagy, PhD.’s Post

IPSO is giving away free online workshops to everyone! Why? We are the only Football Education Provider with a try-before-you-buy policy. As we grow as a company, with many similar programs popping up on the market, we have decided to give away free workshops. This allows you to test our products to see the outstanding quality of our delivery, materials, and methodology. Our next FREE workshops series is on the 30th June and 1st of July from 7 to 8-30 pm UK time followed by a Q & A, lasting no longer than 30 minutes. A total of 2 hours from each workshop gives you a real understanding of what IPSO brings to the table. A total of 4 hours worth of scouting and analysis will give you a great understanding of what the job entails. Workshop 1: Bias in Scouting Bias within scouting is a great topic when looking at players or teams. With or without a trained eye, you will be surprised how easy it is to slip into the biases you come across within the game. We will share our experiences and thoughts on how to stop ourselves from being biased. Our specially trained tutors will guide you through the process with experiences and stories to stop you from making mistakes before they happen. Workshop 2: Youth Scouting In this workshop, we will show you old and new observation skills and scouting techniques. Our specialist seasoned professionals will show you how to scout youth players from the early stages, so you follow the correct procedures. We will show videos and give you anecdotes on ways to scout young players in the modern game. After the two free workshops, you are under no obligation to continue with IPSO. In return, you receive a worldwide certification from IPSO with CPD points for Workshop 1. If you would like to carry on, you can book the remainder of the Series which consists of Workshop 3: First Team Scouting and Workshop 4: Match Reporting. They continue on the 30th June & 1st of July at 7 pm. If you have any queries, please contact us at scouting@ipsofootball.com or call WhatsApp +447980114048. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eF3ieRkC #Football #education #soccer #scouting #workshop #courses Next Course - Observation Course see below

What is the most difficult aspect to teach young players? It is not the technical skills, tactical ideas or physical attributes. It is the ability to maximize one's confidence When I was 16 and played in Finland's first tier men's league, I was called up for Finland's U-17 national team. Unbeknownst to the coaches, I held Estonian passport and therefore would not be able to represent Finland. The coach (Jyrki Heliskoski R.I.P) called the Estonian football association and told that they need to see this small right-wing back from FC Tampere Ilves who has Estonian passport. Two months later, I was standing somewhere in Lithuania in U-19 Baltic Cup. I was two years younger (I was born in December, which made the physical differences even more robust) than others. Looking at the squad list of Lithuania at the time, they had several players in Italian top tier youth academies and we were obviously the underdogs. But something happens when you hear your national anthem. Something is stirred up within you and a sense of comradery with your fellow 10 team-mates emerges. You are not afraid, nervous or anxious. You are ready to die for your brothers if necessary. For my first national team cap, we tied 1-1 and I was awarded MoM. That shy, small and timid #2 in the picture is burning inside and getting ready to run through, over and past everyone on the right flank. How can one explain as a coach that feeling to future players? How can one bring the same mentality to games or training sessions? At this age (36) I can join the training sessions and demonstrate by example. But what happens when age catches up and I cannot demo skills, moves, runs and etc? No clue, but hoping to learn in the up-coming UEFA B-license and Barca Innovation Hub courses.

STARTING THIS SUNDAY! ............FREE WORKSHOPS! We are the only Football Education Provider with a try-before-you-buy policy. As we grow as a company, with many similar programs popping up on the market, we have decided to give away free workshops. This allows you to test our products to see the outstanding quality of our delivery, materials, and methodology. Our next FREE workshops series is on the 30th June and 1st of July from 7 to 8-30 pm UK time followed by a Q & A, lasting no longer than 30 minutes. A total of 2 hours from each workshop gives you a real understanding of what IPSO brings to the table. A total of 4 hours worth of scouting and analysis will give you a great understanding of what the job entails. Workshop 1: Bias in Scouting Bias within scouting is a great topic when looking at players or teams. With or without a trained eye, you will be surprised how easy it is to slip into the biases you come across within the game. We will share our experiences and thoughts on how to stop ourselves from being biased. Our specially trained tutors will guide you through the process with experiences and stories to stop you from making mistakes before they happen. Workshop 2: Youth Scouting In this workshop, we will show you old and new observation skills and scouting techniques. Our specialist seasoned professionals will show you how to scout youth players from the early stages, so you follow the correct procedures. We will show videos and give you anecdotes on ways to scout young players in the modern game. After the two free workshops, you are under no obligation to continue with IPSO. In return, you receive a worldwide certification from IPSO with CPD points for Workshop 1. If you would like to carry on, you can book the remainder of the Series which consists of Workshop 3: First Team Scouting and Workshop 4: Match Reporting. If you have any queries, please contact us at scouting@ipsofootball.com or call WhatsApp +447980114048. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eF3ieRkC Next Course - Level 4 First Team Scouting Course tonight starting at 6 pm. #personaldevelopment #jobs #education #recruitment #football

Sports has given me some incredible opportunities that I could never imagine and getting to educate young children through sports is one of them. Here is an article on the Brock University website talking about our trip to the Turks and Caicos earlier this year!! #SportforDevelopment #SportsChangesLives

A lecture by Moshe Talesnik (TEDx talk The Ghost Goal and The Future of Education) made me share some thoughts on the topic of technologies helping to avoid mistakes, but making both the process of education and football game less human. As an education professional with 20+ years experience and a football fan following the game for 30+ years I both agree and disagree with the stated position on mistakes in the classroom and on the football field. Both students and football players make mistakes and these mistakes make an integral part of both the education process and football as a game. Students and football players are in PARTICIPANT position. Interesting to note, that the further both students and football players move in mastering their skills, the more the character of mistakes changes. Mistakes of world class professional football players differ from mistakes of amateurs. And most people prefer watching world class professionals playing, say at the World Cup or the Champions League, but not an amateur league's championship of a town or a village. The same with students. Mistakes are an important part for further progress, but with no progress just sticking to mistakes will make a sad story. However, it is different for both teachers and referees. They are in a SUPERPOSITION compared to students and football players and their mistakes have a much higher cost. Just imagine a teacher who makes mistakes while teaching - in certain instances they can be overlooked, but at certain point this will lead to profaning the education process - students either know that their teacher is wrong and he will loose his authority with them (and even if there are things he can really teach these students, they would doubt in reliability of the knowledge they could receive from this teacher), or they do not know that he is wrong and thus will go on learning wrong things from him. The same with the referee. Referees' mistakes are unavoidable, and even VAR cannot eliminate all of them. However, most referees' mistakes are the borderline cases open to discussion and interpretation. However, such mistakes as Maradona's "hand of God" of 1986 or Frank Lampards "ghost goal" of 2010 or Thierry Henry's handball to Ireland of 2009 are quite obvious and either alter or could alter the outcome of the game. There is no reason for mourning the passing of these mistakes or even fatal errors due to technologies like VAR. They were parts of the game - while they could not have been avoided, but they should not be institutionalized once there are instruments that could help avoid them. Interesting to note, that in the world of sports football was among the last to adopt technologies to help the referees. Ice hockey, rugby and tennis open the door for technologies much earlier with no or little complaints coming that these changes alter these games.

🎾 Sticking with my post on player development! Here's a thought-provoking debate: Should National Governing Bodies (NGBs) leave talents in their local environments with their coaches, or centralise them? Andy raises a crucial point—he succeeded by making his own decision to move despite available resources, prioritising individual needs over being part of a system. Yet, some players lack essential resources ( money, facilities ). So, what's the solution? Do we bring players into centralised systems, support them locally, or encourage them to join international academies? Myself and Áine MacNamara Dublin City University investigated factors that influence producing players, taking a sample of 2 nations, the article will be published soon with some ideas on this topic. Thanks to Dan @controlthecontrollables for permission to use the video 📝 #PlayerDevelopment #Tennis #Coaching #Athletedevelopemnt

Enhancing FC Akron Togliatti Youth Academy through RC Celta's Expertise for LaLiga Business School. In the world of youth football development, understanding the strategies of successful clubs can provide valuable insights for improvement. I recently embarked on a comparative analysis of FC Akron Togliatti s youth academy in Russia and RC Celta academy in Spain, aiming to identify areas where FC Akron Togliatti could enhance its system. Lessons from RC Celta: RC Celta youth academy stands out for its flexible and holistic approach, nurturing players' creativity and individuality while adapting to the needs of those living near or far from the club.  Recommendations for FC Akron Togliatti: Drawing inspiration from RC Celta strengths, I propose the following recommendations for FC Akron Togliatti youth academy: 1. Implement Flexible Training Models: Introduce a more flexible training model that caters to the individual needs of players, allowing them to develop their unique talents and styles while maintaining a balance between training and personal life. 2. Strengthen Local Connections: Forge stronger partnerships with local grassroots football clubs and organizations to expand the talent pool and foster a sense of community involvement. 3. Cultivate a Distinct Identity: Instill a clear identity within the youth academy, emphasizing the values, traditions, and playing style that represent FC Akron Togliatti. Encourage players to embody the club's spirit and become ambassadors for the community. 4. Evaluate Regional Training Centers: Explore the feasibility of establishing regional training centers in different parts of the country to bring the club's expertise closer to young talents, reducing travel distances and enhancing accessibility. Ensure that these centers adhere to the same high standards of training and player development as the main academy. 5. Enhance Support for Canteranos: Expand existing support programs for canteranos living away from home, providing comprehensive assistance with psychological well-being, academic tutoring, and financial aid. Foster open communication with families, keeping them informed about their sons' progress and providing emotional support. Conclusion: By implementing these recommendations, FC Akron Togliatti can elevate its youth academy to a new level, nurturing a generation of well-rounded players equipped to excel both on and off the field. The insights gained from RC Celta de Vigo's successful approach serve as a valuable guide in this journey of continuous improvement. #YouthFootball #PlayerDevelopment #FCAKRON #RCCELTA #CommunityEngagement #TalentIdentification #GrassrootsFootball

🔥 Exciting news! England Touch takes the game to the next level!🔥 Stand up, Teachers! A revolutionary opportunity is knocking at your door! We're partnering with Priority Touch to revolutionise Physical Education, bringing you an innovative set of teaching and coaching resources. Masterminded by Peter Bell, the P10 framework is a game-changer. It's tailor-made for teachers like you, eager to captivate students with thrilling new techniques and tactics. These resources aren't just plans and templates, they're a passport to a community of professionals. Imagine either introducing the game of touch to your school, or already play, or teach touch rugby? Then its time to hone skills like dominating contests, defending space, perfecting attack lines, and so much more.  Enhance your skills with our resources that include session plans, templates, coaching cards, and professionals' network access. The P10 framework encapsulates all these elements, designed to upgrade your game like never before. This exciting venture is the brainchild of Peter Bell, a visionary who has transformed Touch with 30 years of experience. His exceptional track record includes leading the Australian Women’s Open Team to four Touch World Cup victories. Now, as the Head Coach of Team England, he's all set to take our 13 High Performance Squads to the Touch World Cup this year and assist teachers and coaches in maximising their programmes. This powerful bundle of resources offers session plans, season templates, coaching cards, and videos designed for every level of the game. What's more? It also presents an opportunity to network with other professionals and share knowledge and experiences. Let's make your mark in the world of Touch! 💪🏈 PLUS- get some more info about our up incoming schools comps, give your students a chance to enter the world of touch rugby at a national level. For coaching or school support, get in touch with Sammie Phillips at sammie.phillips@englandtouch.org.uk.  Schools Affiliation to England Touch is currently free and you can sign up for this by following this link https://lnkd.in/e_sx2-c7  Non-members can also purchase the Priority Touch resources via the following link: https://lnkd.in/e5REZKEf PS- England Touch members you get 10% discount , just log into justgo to get this discount code. 

Enrolling Your Kid in Sports - More Valuable than Enrolling Them in School? Uh Oh!!! With our AthleticSOS software, we encounter many parents who doubt the effectiveness and value of their child's participation in sports. This is usually accompanied by an argument about the importance and value of education versus sports. We used to argue the value of both living in harmony. But we now realize that the argument needs to be stronger to be convincing. So, I've decided to make a new argument: that sports are more valuable to your kids' development and future than school. Let me know how I did in the comments below. Below is a code that will give you no-cost access to our AthleticSOS.com software solution for any high school athletes you may know who are seeking athletic scholarship opportunities. I've also added a link to a video that gives a brief overview of the software. Go to: AthleticSOS.com Select: "Need to Enter A Code?" Enter Code: 24ASOS Complete Registration. Enjoy! AthleticSOS Overview for Individual Families https://lnkd.in/gp4FWhsM #parent #parents #youthsports #education #sportstech #sportsinnovation #sportsbusiness

We get asked all the time - should I try and get my daughter on some kind of academy team? And the answer is actually... It depends. There is no clear cut Yes or No. Check out our latest article to see our take on it: