Message from Hurling Officer Adrian Hession:

Connacht GAA Award 1 (Youth & Adult) Hurling Coaching Course

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Venue: 

Connacht Centre of Excellence, Bekan, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.

Details: 

Commences Tuesday 4h February 2014. Six sessions of three hours duration. Completion on Tuesday 11th March. (7.00 til 10.00 each night).

Invited:

For coaches from Mayo/Sligo/Ross/Leitrim who have completed the Foundation Award Hurling Coaching Course. Specifically for coaches with players from U13 to Senior level. Ideal also for secondary school teachers and camogie coaches.

 

Price:

Course cost is €80. Cheques made payable to Connacht GAA. Clubs usually cover the cost of their coaches, but check with your club secretary/coaching officer in advance.

 

Accreditation:

Both the Award1 (Youth) and Award1 (Adult) Certificates will be awarded at the completion of the course, recognised by Croke Park and Coaching Ireland.

 

Schedule:

 

Date Tutors Modules
Tue 4th Feb Damien Coleman & Jeff Lynskey Introduction & Technical Proficiency
Tue 11th Feb Adrian Hession & Peter Cassidy Teamplay & Tactical Prowess
Tue 18th Feb Damien Curley & Cathal Cregg Physical Fitness (Youth & Adult)
Tue 26th Feb Sean Silke & Adrian Hession Psychological Focus (Youth & Adult)
Tue 5th Mar Bosco Gallagher & Gerry Spelman Playing Facts & Communication
Tue 12th Mar Michael Carroll & Proinsias Killion Playing Rules & Lifestyle Choices

 

Contacts:

For more information or to book your place, please contact the following people below:

Name County   Email
Damien Coleman  Galway (Director)   damien.coleman.connacht@gaa.ie
Adrian Hession Mayo   adrian.hession.gpo.mayo@gaa.ie
Proinsias Killion Roscommon   proinsias.killion.gpo.roscommon@gaa.ie
Benny Kenny Sligo   bennykenny6@hotmail.com
Steve Feeney Leitrim   stevefeeney18@gmail.com