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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!
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
#95 Provincial Club Football Finals Review
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien, Mark Doran and Daniel St Ledger to review the provincial club football finals. They bring light to:
-A battle-hardened Glen
-The Conor Glass Factor
-Castlehaven & Cork Football
-St Brigid's destructive defence
-Kilmacud's methodical play
-Highlight of the GAA Year
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
#94 Building a Successful Sport Science Department
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Your host Aaron Keshwala is joined by Sport Scientist Ross Bennett to discuss the art (and Science) around building a successful sport science department. The delve into:
- The foundations of a successful sport science department
- How to build the winning formula.
- Technology and tools to interpret data.
- Athlete buy-in to create a positive culture.
- Constant evaluation and adaptation of these programmes.
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
#93 Provincial Hurling Club Championship show
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Your host Barry Mullane is joined by Down Hurling Manager Ronan Sheehan to discuss the latest club games in the Provincial Hurling Club Championships. They discuss:
- Wild game in Thurles between Killadangan & Clonlara
- Job done by Ballygunner
- Kilcormac Kiloughey potential
- Naas v Na Fianna
- The future of hurling development
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
#92 Provincial Football Club Championship show
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien (Eire Og Manager), Mark Doran (Slaughtneil Manager) and Daniel St Ledger (St Sylvester's Manager). The lads discuss the weekend's football club action, including:
- Kilmacud's conditioning
- Who will beat Glen in Ulster?
- Munster wide open
- The return of Corofin
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Friday Nov 10, 2023
#91 The Gareth Ainsworth Interview - Building a culture and environment
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Your host Ross Bennett is joined by football coach & ex-professional footballer, Gareth Ainsworth, to talk about building a culture & an environment in your team and club. They discuss:
- Gareth’s playing and coaching journey 🥅
- Values he likes to instill
- Creating the right environment
- Getting the culture right
- The good 🆚 the tough sides of being a manager
- Getting your backroom staff right ⚽️
- The most influential people on his career
- Gareth’s love for music 🎤
- The future for Gareth Ainsworth 🔜
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
#90 Gaelic Football Coaching Roundtable
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by renowned GAA coach educationalists Colm Collins, Mick Bohan, Evan Talty, and Phillip Kerr.
All 4 coaches are involved in the upcoming 'St Joseph's Coach Education Day in Newry'.
Together, they explore:
- Evolution of Coach Education: Tracing the historical shifts and advancements in GAA coaching methods
- Players' Human Element: The importance of understanding players as individuals beyond the field
- Team Strengths: Discussing strategies to identify and utilise team strengths effectively during games
- Coaching vs. Training: Exploring the transition from traditional training techniques to more nuanced coaching approaches
- Game Evolution: Analyzing the ongoing evolution of GAA gameplay, encompassing tactics, rules, and emerging trends
- Future GAA Prospects: Speculating on the future landscape of GAA, including potential challenges and exciting opportunities
- The High Press Tactic: Delving into the intricacies of the high press strategy, its effectiveness, and real-life applications in GAA matches
- Tune in as these experienced coaches share their invaluable insights and expertise, providing a deep dive into the world of GAA coaching
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
#89 In-Season Resistance Training Programmes
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
A coaching essential on in-season resistance training, hosted by Sport Scientist Aaron Keshwala, who is joined by QPR FC Head of Sport Science, and former Head of Performance with the London Senior Football team, Ross Bennett.
This episode covers:
- The importance of resistance training to athletes.
- The best ways to structure resistance gym sessions in-season.
- How to integrate these into weekly schedules.
- Common coaching mistakes in resistance training.
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Friday Sep 08, 2023
#88 Coach Development with the FA’s Gareth Morgan
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Stevie Poacher is joined by football coach developer Gareth Morgan. Gareth is one of 18 coach educators in the FA, responsible for observing and improving good coaching practice with Premier League and Championship club academies.
The lads chat about the following:
-his role in the FA as a youth coach developer
-common characteristics he sees in elite coaches
-the importance of planning and good session organisation
-the power of 3 (clarity of communication)
-and much, much more!
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Thursday Aug 31, 2023
#87 International Coaching with James Scott
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Coach and Sport Scientist Ross Bennett is joined by James Scott who is the Ireland Women’s Football U17’s Head Coach and Girls Emerging Talent National Coordinator.
The topics they discussed were:
- James’ coaching journey and detailed philosophy
- True connection and creating a good environment
- The future of Player Development & Girls Pathways in Ireland
- The differences and challenges at International Coaching
- Pressure of World Cup / Euro qualifications
- Hopes for the future
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Friday Aug 18, 2023
#86 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals Review
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Stevie Poacher is joined by Lauren Magee (Dublin Senior Footballer), Mary Mulgraine (Kildare Senior Footballer), and Caoimhe Sloan (Down Ladies Manager) to review the recent All-Ireland Final games, and a chat about professionalism in the Dublin camp and the influence of Mick Bohan.
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Friday Aug 04, 2023
#85 Dublin v Kerry and 2023 in Review
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Stevie Poacher is joined by his usual guests- Daniel St Ledger and Mark Doran to discuss the Kerry v Dublin 2023 All-Ireland Football Final. They also review the 2023 Gaelic football inter-county season.
The lads discuss:
- How do teams coach a rotational sweeper
- Dublin's kick-outs & picking apart the Kerry press
- Dublin's double kicking game
- Intensity of the cluster tackle
- Intellectual coaching property in Dublin
- Favourite moments of the year
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Thursday Jul 27, 2023
#84 All-Ireland Football Final 2023 preview
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Steven Poacher returns to preview the All-Ireland Football Final 2023 this weekend of Dublin v Kerry- a Coaching Perspective! He is joined by his usual guests of Clare Senior football team coach, Mark Doran, and former Carlow star and current St Sylvesters Senior Dublin club manager, Daniel St Ledger. Two coaching experts with intimate knowledge of Dublin and Kerry, having come up against them earlier in the year in Mark's case, and Daniel knowing the Dublin scene, and some of the big name players involved, as well as anyone.
They discussed:
- How a team times their Championship run
- Man-to-man style football
- Culture of S&C in the Dublin clubs
- Coaching kick-outs & the enduring influence of Cluxton
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