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Coaching Officers 2016

“Nurturing Progression, Striving for Excellence”

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Overview

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Sign in 6.30pm – 7.00pm Role of the Club Coaching Officer and what can we do for you? 7.05pm – 7.30pm Overview of Coaching & Games Programs 7.30pm – 8.00pm Club Cluster Proposal 8.00pm – 8.15pm Closing address & AOB Discussion 8.15pm – 8.30pm

• Task (1) – Groups of 3
• Identify what you believe

the role of the coaching

• fficer is
• Identify the difficulties you

might face

• What solutions could make

your role easier

• Task (2) – Groups of 3
• How can you improve the

standard of players in your club?

• How can you improve the

standard of coaching in your club?

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Task 1

Role of Club Coaching Officer

What support does a club need?

• Act as a point of contact in the club for communication of Coaching and

Games Development initiatives from County, Provincial and National level.

• Drive & support the organisation of Games Development Initiatives, Cúl

Camps & Club School Coaching programme.

• Oversee in conjunction with the coaching committee the appointment of

all coaches to ensure all teams/players have access to a qualified Coach.

• Co-ordinate the organisation of Coach Education Programmes & best

practice for Club coaches.

• Develop and support a Club Coaching Structure and distribute coaching

resources.

• Communicate between managers & age groups to ensure players get

appropriate game to rest ratios and hold regular coaches meetings to share ideas discuss coaching program.

• Develop and promote links between the Club and the local National and

Post Primary Schools

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The Role of the Club Coaching Officer

“Never Ending & Ever Evolving”

Coaching & Games Program’s

“Your county – your club – your future”

• Primary School Coaching & Club School Links (Hurling

365)

• Secondary School GAA Leadership & Coaching,

Coaching Assistance & 1st Year FMT

• Easter Camps & Summer Camps
• Academy Squads (U13 – U17)
• Coach Education for Clubs & Schools (Formal &

Informal)

• Games Opportunities (Child – GO Games, Youth –

Super Touch)

• Internship Opportunities & Work Experience

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Easter & Summer Camps “Participation, Club Promotion & Skill Development”

• Easter Camps begin on March 21st , 22nd , 23rd

(Innovate Wexford Park, New Ross, Enniscorthy/Belfield, Riverchappell/Ballygarret) – Booking available online

• Summer Camps begin on July 4th (Dates sent out)
• Booking online begins from 1st March
• Application forms for coaches out from 18th January

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Academy Squads Key Dates – Blitzes and Matches

“Looking to the Future”

• Trial Period

– Official email to invite clubs to send players – before 1st February.

• Blitzes

– Hurling – Provincial 30th April, Cross Provincial 16th July, National Tournament 27th August. – Football – Provincial 14th May, Provincial 2nd July, National Tournament 13th August.

• Challenge Matches Dates for Squads

– Hurling – 12th March, 26th March, 23rd April, 4th June, 20th August. – Football – 19th March, 2nd April, 7th May, 11th June, 6th August, 3rd September.

U13 Hurling & Football Model Og Academies

• Five hurling & five football training days beginning in 1st week of March
• *U12 to be grouped via club cluster group

U17 Celtic Cup , Tony Doran & Mattie Forde

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Coach Education

“Educating the next generation of club & School coaches”

FROM 2016 ALL INTER-COUNTY TEAMS, OF ALL AGES, MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF ONE AWARD 2 COACH AS PART OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM. CLUB MENTORS AT YOUTH LEVEL MUST HAVE A AWARD 1.

• Award 2 Youth / Adult Hurling

– Venue: Rathnure GAA, Wexford (Limited) – Saturday 13th Feb, Saturday 12th Mar, Saturday 16th April, Saturday 14th May, Saturday 11th June, Saturday 16th July, 9:30am to 4:00pm.

• Award 2 Youth / Adult Football (Limited)

– Venue: IT Carlow – Saturday the 6th Feb, Saturday the 5th Mar, Saturday the 2nd April, Saturday the 7th May, Saturday the 4th June, Saturday the 2nd July, 9:30am to 4:00pm.

• Award 1 Courses
• Ferns St Aidan’s (1st February) , Horeswood (13th Febuary) , Bannow- Ballymitty (7th

March) Raperees (27th February)

• Foundation Awards
• Details available on coach education calendar and or on club request

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Club Cluster Support Program “Working together to further develop club coaches networks”

• Scheduled visits by Wexford Coaching &

Games Staff.

• Clubs grouped on logistics and venues.
• Opportunities to have planned workshops &

potential blitzes/regional academies

• Work with schools to increase games
• pportunities
• Identify new volunteers & assist them in their

coaching practice.

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AOB & Discussion

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Groups

• See handout for groups & contact details
• Available on Wexford GAA website

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