Online Game Anylisis & Mentorship
football Lab Iq Academy
See the game differently. Develop your game IQ through 1-on-1 online game analysis and mentorship with experinced coaches and professionals.
What happens next
How It Works.
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Create Your Account
Register for Footbal Lab IQ Academy and create your player profile
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Explore Lessons
Enter the lesson area to view Avaialble 1-on-1 Sessions, covering game analysis. player development and mentorship
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Choose & Book Your Coach
Select the Coach you want to work with an book a time that fits your schedule.
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Upload Your Game Footage
Upload your match footage/clips before your session so everything is ready to be analyzed.
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Meet 1-on-1 With Your Coach Live
connect Live with your coach for personalized game analysis,feedback,mentorship Q/A, guidence specific to your development
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Learn. Apply. Develope.
Review your feedback and saved moments/clips,apply what you have leanred and continue working with your coach as you progress.
Our team
Meet the coaches.
Gurman Sangha
Founder & Director
A disciplined, detail-driven coach who holds every player to a professional standard. Gurman developed through the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy before competing in NCAA Division I soccer at Memphis and Portland and playing professionally with Charlotte. With over 6 years of coaching experience, he combines high-level playing experience with a deep understanding of technical development, game intelligence, mentality, and what it takes to reach the next level.
Filip Rakic
Founder & Head Coach
Filip combines energy and structure to make sessions intense and enjoyable. A former professional with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS NEXT Pro, he represented Canada at the Danone Nations Cup and took gold at the 2012 BC Summer Games — 15+ years at the elite level, now poured into the next generation.
Simone Masi
Coach
Simone brings energy and discipline to every session, pushing players to meet high standards while staying fully engaged in their own development. He made 26 MLS NEXT Pro appearances for Whitecaps FC 2, played Serie D in Italy with AC Pistoiese, and was GNAC Freshman of the Year at Simon Fraser — the only freshman named to the First Team — before becoming the first Canadian-born SFU defender to sign a professional contract.
Sessions
What you can book.
Player development
Develop beyond the field.
More than game analysis. IQ Academy gives players access to personalized education, mentorship and guidance from people who have experienced the game at the highest levels, and continue to do so.
Game IQ & Decision-Making
Develop your ability to read the game, recognize situations earlier and make better decisions under pressure.
Positional & Tactical Understanding
Learn where to be, why to be there, and better understand your role in different moments of the game.
Player Mentorship
Ask questions and learn about development, mentality, preparation, habits and experience within the game.
Pathways & Career Guidance
Gain valuable insight into pro academies, NCAA/college, professional environments, trials and different pathways within football.
Exclusive Sessions
Future Q/As, masterclasses and special sessions with professional players, coaches and other high-level football professionals.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Football Lab IQ Academy?
Football Lab IQ Academy is an online player-development platform connecting players with experienced coaches and former professional players for 1-on-1 game analysis, mentorship and personalized guidance.
How do the 1-on-1 sessions work?
Create an account, explore available lessons, choose your coach and book a time. Depending on the session, you can upload game footage beforehand and then meet your coach live online.
Do I need game footage?
Only for game-analysis sessions. Mentorship, Q&A and other educational sessions may not require any footage.
What happens during a game-analysis session?
You and your coach review your footage together live. Your coach can pause key moments, draw on the screen, discuss decisions and positioning, and provide personalized feedback.
Who are the coaches?
IQ Academy coaches are selected based on their playing, coaching and professional experience. You can view each coach’s background and areas of expertise before booking.
What level of player is IQ Academy for?
IQ Academy is designed for ambitious players who want to better understand the game and continue their development, from developing youth players to high-level academy, college and professional players.
Can I work with the same coach again?
Yes. Players can continue booking with the same coach to build an ongoing mentorship and track their development over time.
Will there be other types of sessions?
Yes. IQ Academy is being built beyond 1-on-1 game analysis, with mentorship, Q&As, masterclasses and special sessions with professional players, coaches and other football professionals
Join us
Ready to Develop your Game?
Take the next step in your development with personalized game analysis,mentorship and guidence from experinced coaches and current and former professional players