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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Ballynahinch United Sponsorship in Honour of My Dad
A few weeks ago, Ian McClurg Learn Perform sponsored a game for the club that my Dad and I played for back in Northern Ireland. The club,...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Player Agency Announcement
FA Sports Management Launching in Canada FA Sports Management https://fasports.co.uk/ are delighted to announce that they will be...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Aug 6, 20223 min read
Ian McClurg: The Soccer Whisperer
A philosophical, practical approach to the 'beautiful game by Jeff Mahoney, Hamilton Spectator, August 25, 2014 Ian McClurg grew up in...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Announcement - Ambassador for playermaker
I am delighted to announce that I have signed as an ambassador for Playermaker. Our players have been using the product to track during...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Oct 21, 20213 min read
THE IAN MCCLURG LEARN PERFORM TRAINING SYSTEM
This week our players attended a presentation by EPL Auditor & Former Wolves Assistant Academy Manager Marc Campbell on Individual...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Jan 8, 20214 min read
2016 Observations from Italy – Chievo Verona International Academy
In 2016 I travelled to Italy to spend time at the Chievo Verona Academy. The trip provided me with an opportunity to observe a youth...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Jan 5, 20213 min read
What I do differently at Ian McClurg Learn Perform Coaching Â
A few years ago I transitioned away from operating academy teams programs to focusing exclusively on individual player development. I am...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Jan 5, 20213 min read
FC Porto Trip Observations - 2017
On March 9th eight players from the 1v1 Soccer FC Masters program learn more travelled to Portugal to train at the FC Porto youth...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Jan 5, 20215 min read
Wolves Academy Observations - 2012
Background: 1v1 Soccer FC’s Partnership with Wolves FC Academy In March 2012, 1v1 Soccer FC entered a partnership agreement with Wolves...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Jan 5, 20213 min read
This story ran in 2011 - I continue to place talented players overseasÂ
You’ve probably never heard of the Cape Verde Islands. No surprise. It’s a largely unknown tiny cluster of islands just off the west...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Prepare to Play Pro -Intensive 90-day Online Testing & Training Program
On October 21st I delivered an educational webinar on How to reach Academy Performance Standards in the UK and successfully pursue...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Oct 8, 20202 min read
ANNOUNCEMENT: FTIFA LAUNCH THEIR FIRST OVERSEAS TALENT HUB IN CANADA
Following a successful partnership over the last year, FTIFA are delighted to have established their first overseas talent hub in Canada,...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Oct 6, 20201 min read
NEW:90 DAY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Recently, I was appointed as a North American Recruiter/Coach for Fleetwood Town football club in England. During the next few months I...
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Sep 8, 20201 min read
ANNOUNCEMENT: LAUNCHING AN ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP WITH FLEETWOOD TOWN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
TODAY I WAS FORMALLY ANNOUNCED AS A NORTH AMERICA RECRUITER/COACH FOR FLEETWOOD TOWN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
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Ian McClurg - MSc Performance Coaching
Aug 24, 20204 min read
My Story – Driven to be the Best at Talent ID & Development for Individual Players
" Becoming successful is not rocket science. It's putting in the work every day and keeping a great attitude" (Allistair McCaw) Like many...
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