‘Coming at anyone with an attitude of “I’m right, you’re wrong” assumes that they’re of rational mind. We must establish communication. Ascertain demands, concede nothing, reject nothing, just listen. Listen to what he has to say. Try understanding him instead of trying to dominate him. Look for common ground. Find commonality. And if it feels... Continue Reading →
Nursery Coaching Presentation
Click on the video link below to see my presentation on Nursery Coaching https://youtu.be/O7uX2wS0F-I
Why i don’t use bibs in trainings…
Kids play matches and games in school at lunchtime, do they use bibs? Kids go to watch a match with their parents, meet some friends, start playing their own match, do they use bibs? Kids arrive early for training and play a match, do they use bibs? At a recent review session of the year... Continue Reading →
When does winning become a priority?
When does winning become a priority? In 1884 the GAA was founded by a group of spirited Irishmen who had the foresight to realise the importance of establishing a national organisation to make athletics more accessible to the masses and to revive and nurture traditional, indigenous sports and pastimes. 125 years after its founding, we... Continue Reading →
Cul Camp Podcast
Myself and Carbery (West Cork) GPO, Paudie Crowley discuss Cul Camps and we give our tips for coaches & coordinators. Enjoy Listen to Cul Camp Podcast by Coaching the GAAme on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-599819182/cul-camp-podcast
Developing players, Step by Step
Arsene Wenger once used building a house as a similar method of player development. He said "The basement, you know, the basis of a player, is the technique. You get that between seven and 14 years of age. If you have no technical skill at 14, you can forget it. The first floor is the... Continue Reading →
Natural Learning
Why we should harness individual creativity. For hundreds of years, children played games. These games were never structured, apart from a few rules that were inserted as the games went on. Away from the prying eyes of adults “who knew better”, children harnessed skills that allowed them to prosper at their chosen game. As we... Continue Reading →
