Coaching Officers 2016 Nurturing Progression, Striving for Excellence 16/1/2016 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 1
Overview Sign in Role of the Club Coaching Officer and what can we do for you? 6.30pm 7.00pm 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 16/1/2016 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 2
Task 1 Role of Club Coaching Officer Task (1) Groups of 3 What support does a club need? Task (2) Groups of 3 - Identify what you believe the role of the coaching officer is - Identify the difficulties you might face - What solutions could make your role easier - How can you improve the standard of players in your club? - How can you improve the standard of coaching in your club? 13/10/2015 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 3
The Role of the Club Coaching Officer Never Ending & Ever Evolving 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 13/10/2015 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 4
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 & 1 st 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 16/1/2016 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 5
Easter & Summer Camps Participation, Club Promotion & Skill Development Easter Camps begin on March 21 st, 22 nd, 23 rd (Innovate Wexford Park, New Ross, Enniscorthy/Belfield, Riverchappell/Ballygarret) Booking available online Summer Camps begin on July 4 th (Dates sent out) Booking online begins from 1 st March Application forms for coaches out from 18 th January 16/1/2016 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 6
Academy Squads Key Dates Blitzes and Matches Looking to the Future Trial Period Official email to invite clubs to send players before 1 st February. Blitzes Hurling Provincial 30 th April, Cross Provincial 16 th July, National Tournament 27 th August. Football Provincial 14 th May, Provincial 2 nd July, National Tournament 13 th August. Challenge Matches Dates for Squads Hurling 12 th March, 26 th March, 23 rd April, 4 th June, 20 th August. Football 19 th March, 2 nd April, 7 th May, 11 th June, 6 th August, 3 rd September. U13 Hurling & Football Model Og Academies - Five hurling & five football training days beginning in 1 st week of March - *U12 to be grouped via club cluster group U17 Celtic Cup, Tony Doran & Mattie Forde 16/1/2016 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 7
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 (1 st February), Horeswood (13 th Febuary), Bannow- Ballymitty (7 th March) Raperees (27 th February) Foundation Awards - Details available on coach education calendar and or on club request 13/10/2015 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 8
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 opportunities Identify new volunteers & assist them in their coaching practice. 16/1/2016 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 9
AOB & Discussion 49 clubs 49 different realities One aim! 13/10/2015 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 10
Groups See handout for groups & contact details Available on Wexford GAA website 13/10/2015 coaching.wexford@gaa.ie 11