Gaelic Football Coaching Conference: London: 13 Oct 2024

Join us for the Gaelic Football Coaching Conference. Arranged by Educating Grassroots and DSS Elite Coaching.

Come learn from top Gaelic football coaches at our upcoming event on Sunday, 13 October 2024, at London Irish Rugby Club. Whether you're a seasoned GAA club coach or just starting, this conference is perfect for anyone looking to improve their coaching skills and knowledge of the game.

Date: Sunday, 13 October:
Arrival: from 830am
Starts: 9am. Ends: 4pm.

The venue is Hazelwood Centre | London Irish (london-irish.com)

For one price, you get to attend two sessions. PART A: an in-person coaching conference on 13 October, and PART B: an on-line session on 17 October on half-time talks.

PART A: Agenda: 13 OCT

9.00am
Introductions / Plan for the day
Dave Byrne
Where? On the GAA pitch (note this is a 4 min walk from the London Irish Club House).

9.15am
On-field session: Practical: Team warm Ups / Ice breakers - Dave Byrne

9.45am
On-field session: Practical: The art of coaching youth players - Philip Kerr

11.15am
Off-field: Club House: Workshop: Match week prep / Post-match review - Inter–county manager - To be announced

12.30pm
Lunch [food - hot and cold - can be purchased in the London Irish cantine / bar]

1.15pm
On-field session: Practical: Goalkeeping practices; And Kick-out strategies - Liam Swift

2.45pm
Off-field: Club House: Interview - Aaron Kernan / Guest - pre-event questions

3.45pm
End of event: Autographs / Photos / Online Review

Speakers

1. Aaron Kernan
   Crossmaglen & Armagh
   Broadcaster
   Based: Armagh
   Format: off-field interview
   Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) / X

1. Liam SwiftSwift
   GAA Goalkeeping Academy
   Based: Tyrone
   Format: on-field session
   

1. Philip Kerr
   Gaelic Player Development
   Based: Derry / Londonderry ;)
   Format: on-field session
   

1. Dave Byrne
   Educating Grassroots
   Based: Watford
   Format: on-field session
   https://www.instagram.com/davebyrne6786?igsh=MW01ZWluOXpsaWEwMQ==

1. Eamon Devlin
   Minute9 - Half-time team talks
   Based: Oxfordshire
   Format: On-line - please see below.
   

1. Inter-county Manager: To be revealed pre-event
   Match Week Preparation and Post-Match Review
   Format: on-field session

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PART B: Agenda: 17 OCT

Post-event on-line session: Half-times:
What Players Expect at HT and Coach Tips

By: Minute9
Format: Zoom

Thursday, 17 October 2024 - online at 7pm. Ends 8:15pm.

Parking: ample and free.

Tea and coffee (and stronger!) are available to purchase on-site. Hot and cold lunch options are also available.

Get ready to participate in interactive workshops, listen to insightful talks, and network with fellow coaches. This is a great opportunity to enhance your coaching abilities and take your team to the next level.

Multiple coaches from the same club: speak to Dave Byrne. Eight booked coaches - means the 9th goes free to the event.

Some of the sessions will be recorded but only available to members of DSS DSS Elite Coaching | Coaching and Sport Science service (deelysportscience.com)

Don't miss out on this exciting event – mark your calendar and secure your spot today.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

London Irish Rugby Club, Hazelwood Drive, Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom