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Join Coach and Sport Scientist Dr Ciaran Deely alongside the DSS Coaching crew, featuring Steven Poacher, Ross Bennett, Alan Mullen, and Brendan Delaney, as they dive into the dynamic world of GAA, football, and sport science. This podcast delivers expert analysis of the latest action, tactical trends, and modern coaching techniques, while also exploring sports performance, S&C, and performance support services. With special guests and engaging discussions, it’s the perfect listen for coaches, players, and fans eager to elevate their game!
Episodes

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
FRC rule enhancements - A playing & coaching perspective
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching.
This is part of our Locker Room GAA Inter-County Series where we discuss the big GAA games, the county players & coaches that make our games so interesting to follow, tactical coaching trends, and newsworthy items such as rule changes, competition structures, and the future of the GAA.
This episode's special guests were all involved in the FRC rule enhancement exhibition games last weekend in Croke Park:
• Ronan O Neill - Fermanagh & Ulster Coach
• Ultan Harney - Roscommon & Connacht player
• Paddy Burns - Armagh & Ulster player
The discussion covers a range of topics, including: •
3 up thumbs up 👍🏻
• Short Kick outs must return 🔙
• Solo and go ✅
• Advantage rule from a mark 🤯
• The poor referees 🤔
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As part of your DSS Elite Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games, fitness and gym programmes for your players & coaches, session plans, fitness sessions, videos, blogs, vlogs, gym programmes, videos of training games & practices
Also discounted prices on Gaelic Football and Hurling Games eBooklets.
Also check out our extremely popular new Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching on https://learning.deelysportscience.com
Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook: / deelysportscience
And check out our new Data Analysis and Data Visualisation business at www.SportHorizon.co.uk Where we have just launched our 4th online course- 'Power BI for S&C Coaches - Level 1', to go alongside our other very popular courses 'Power BI for Sport Scientists - Level 1 and 2' and 'Tableau for Sport Scientists - Level 1'.
All courses can be found at: https://www.sporthorizon.co.uk/
Find us on Twitter at: @DeelySport @CiDeely @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @BarryMullane1 @Stevie_poacher @markdeely @YearOfTheMurph @BD_CorkGDC

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Stephen Lavin - co-founder of Game Sense Coaching
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie.
This episode features Game Sense Coaching co-founder, Stephen Lavin.
The discussion covers a range of topics, including:
●The Paul Kinnerk Effect
●Covid's creation of Game Sense Coaching
● Creating a Coaching Pathway
● The competitive streak in all us
● What is Game-Based-Coaching
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Sign up to Deely Sport Science elite coaching membership today for great rates:
€45 for 3 months
€80 for 6 months
€160 for 12 months
As part of your DSS Elite Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games, fitness and gym programmes for your players & coaches, session plans, fitness sessions, videos, blogs, vlogs, gym programmes, videos of training games & practices
Also discounted prices on Gaelic Football and Hurling Games eBooklets.
Also check out our extremely popular new Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching on https://learning.deelysportscience.com
Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook: / deelysportscience
And check out our new Data Analysis and Data Visualisation business at www.SportHorizon.co.uk Where we have just launched our 4th online course- 'Power BI for S&C Coaches - Level 1', to go alongside our other very popular courses 'Power BI for Sport Scientists - Level 1 and 2' and 'Tableau for Sport Scientists - Level 1'.
All courses can be found at: https://www.sporthorizon.co.uk/
Find us on Twitter at: @DeelySport @CiDeely @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @BarryMullane1 @Stevie_poacher @markdeely @YearOfTheMurph @BD_CorkGDC

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Liam Swift - GAA Goalkeeping Coach
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching.
This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie.
This episode features well-known goalie coach Liam Swift.
The discussion covers a range of topics, including:
- The life of a Goalkeeping Coach
- Where and how to to start out as a GK coach
- Advice on GK-specific session planning
- Love for the goalies
- Is there a possibility for GAA Goalkeeper Formal coach education?
- Gamedays & Preparation
- The Liam Swift Goalkeeper Academy
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Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Johnny Greville - Meath Senior Hurling Manager
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. This episode features Meath Senior Hurling Manager Johnny Greville. Among other things, they discuss:
- Chasing the coaching dream
- The Player-Centred Coaching Approach
- The Greville Legacy
- Creating a high performance environment with Westmeath Camogie
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Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Club development & building a player pathway - with Ross Bennett MSc
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Ross Bennett is Head of Integrated Performance @ QPR FC.
This is part of the DSS Performance Series of The Locker Room Podcast, where we interview some of the best known coaches from Gaelic Games and other sports, from both Ireland and around the world.
Hosted by Mark Deely from DSS Coaching, the discussion covers a range of topics, including:
- Clear differentiation of roles in an underage structure
- Establish a club identity or philosophy across all levels
- Ensure coaching and management are unified in the club’s values
- Appoint someone to oversee players' physical development from top to bottom
- Foster a community of coaches within the club
- Align pathways for young players to stay long-term with the club
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Stephen Maxwell - Cricket Ireland Coach Education Manager
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Stephen Maxwell is the Coach Education Manager for Cricket Ireland and the founder of No Other Game Around Performance Consultants. He also works as a Coach Developer.
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching, the discussion covers a range of topics, including:
- Key learning outcomes across various sporting associations
- The player-centered coaching approach
- Transferable skills and actionable strategies
- Building meaningful relationships
- Broadening perspectives through global sports experiences
- Sharing and refining coaching process
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Shane Rice - Founder of the Gaelic Athletic Academy
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Shane Rice is a well known GAA Coach, S&C Coach, and Founder of the Gaelic Athletic Academy & Shane Rice TV.
This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie.
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. Amongst many other things, they discuss:
•The Scotstown Experience
•Developing skills in Canada while collaborating with top athletes from various sports
•LGFA vs GAA: A Comparative Insight
•Navigating the Challenges of Social Media
•Designing the Framework for Success
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Declan Quill - Kerry LGFA All Ireland winning manager
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie.
This episode features Kerry LGFA All-Ireland winning manager Declan Quill where he talks about:
- The Kingdom's 31 year wait
- Transitioning from player to coach
- Paidi O'Se & Jack O'Connor's influence
- Dealing with the hurt and coming back again!
- Joint Management workload
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
#123 Cork Camogie Conquer in Croker
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Your host Barry Mullane is joined by DSS Hurling Coach Brendan Delaney and Briege Corkery to dissect the thrilling weekend of Camogie Finals at Croke Park.
They Discuss⬇
-Cork's bench impact
-Aisling Thompson's influence on Cork
-Laura Tracey leading from the front
-Cork goal controversy
-Excellent refereeing
-Tipp and Cork win the Junior and Intermediate
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Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
#122 Ladies All Ireland Football Finals' Review
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Hosted by Alan Mullen with guests Stephen Duff (Laois Senior Manager) & Darren Greenan (Monaghan Senior Manager)
The lads discuss the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Ladies finals at Croke Park.
- Lethal Eimear Smyth
- Leitrim the Underdogs
- Kerry's Brilliance
- HEC ladies college's crossover
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Monday Jul 29, 2024
#121 Geezer's finest hour
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐
The lads discuss Armagh's well deserved victory over Galway in the All-Ireland final.
- Armagh's consistency
- Importance of belief
- Togetherness & Spirit in a group
- Tactical trends
- Standout players this year
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
#120 An Epic All Ireland Hurling Final - The Review
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Hosted by Barry Mullane and with special guest, new DSS hurling coach, Brendan Delaney.
They discuss:
- An epic but hard-fought win for Clare
- Big players turning up
- Cork's aggression / lack of cynicism
- The 3rd quarter
- Modern skilful hurlers - are the best ever
- Clare's bench and aerial ability
- Players of the year
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