As an IFA player you can expect:
- Qualified coaches who will continually develop their own knowledge enabling you to maximise your potential as a player.
- Coaches who are professional, approachable and friendly allowing you to express yourself freely without fear.
- Coaches who are passionate and caring who will constantly strive to facilitate your footballing education.
- Coaches who will implement a range of coaching styles promoting effective communication, creativity and social interaction.
The IFA will provide an environment that:
- Offers a safe and secure setting, free from harassment enabling you to enjoy your football.
- Promotes a challenging and purposeful learning based experience fully supporting your development needs.
- Encourages an open and interactive climate in which you are treated fairly and respectfully.
- Offers the opportunity for your voice to be heard to influence all aspects of your footballing experiences.
The IFA expects you to:
- Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude to learn by ensuring high levels of effort in every session you participate in.
- Demonstrate determination, resiliency and tenacity in everything you do relating to your own development.
- Remain focussed and supportive of other players and staff in the Academy at all times.
- Use mistakes and problems as opportunities to get better – not reasons to quit.