National Hurling Development - Coaching Workshop

Presented by Martin Fogarty

Venue:  Ahane GAA Club

Date:     Monday 21st May 2018                          

Time:     7.00 – 9.00pm

Target Audience:  

~ Club Coaches including New & Developing Coaches.
~ Squad / Academy Coaches
~ Club Officers
~ People that may be just considering getting involved in coaching


Part 1 – Practical :  Important elements of a training session for Youth / Adult players. 

Part 2 – Presentation :   “The Club Coach” Presented by Martin Fogarty

Martin has been recently appointed to the role of National Hurling Development Manager. Prior to his appointment he worked as a Primary School Teacher for 38 Years. He has been involved at all levels with his Club, Erin’s Own Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny as a player and Club officer, serving terms both as Chairman and Secretary. He managed Kilkenny U-21 hurlers to two All-Ireland Titles and worked as a selector/coach with the Senior team from 2005-2013, during which time they won six All-Ireland, seven  Leinster  and Five National League titles.

The workshop will address:

The A – Z of club coaching
How do I get started? Have I the necessary skills?
The challenges and joys of being involved with a group of players.
Organizational strategies for an individual Coach and  Club Officer
Practical ideas. Q & A

This event will also consist of practical coaching session with players from u10 – u14 for first 60-90 mins, followed by Q&A back in the clubhouse.

  
Note 1: If attending as a current coach please ask a friend, who may have no coaching experience whatsoever, to come along.
Note 2:  Please notify your intention to attend by e-mail to Maria Cole, Secretary Bord na Nóg at secretarybng.ahane.limerick@gaa.ie