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A former footballer sidelined by heart infection, Ilan Mastrocola-Simon turned his personal setback into a thriving youth football empire in Christchurch. Launching IMS Performance Football just six months ago, he’s already coaching over 300 kids weekly and building an academy of 60+ elite young talents. His mission? To fill the gap left by club training by focusing on individual technical mastery, decision-making, and confidence. With programs in schools and an upcoming under-12 team headed to Japan, his grassroots revolution is proving that personalized coaching can unlock global potential…
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