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Join the DSS Coaching crew of coaches and performance specialists, featuring Dr Ciaran Deely, Steven Poacher, Ross Bennett, Barry Mullane, and Brendan Delaney, as they dive into the dynamic world of coaching, sport science, and performance. 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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Feb 6, 2024
Feb 6, 2024
58 min
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by new guest, Kilmacud Crokes' Manager Robbie Brennan - alongside usual contributors Daniel St. Ledger and Mark Doran - to talk about the weekend's National League Football action. They discuss:
-Early pace setters in the leagues.
-Importance of good coaching structures in club and county.
-Tactical innovations in Ulster Coaching.
-Athletic development and conditioning gap between teams.
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Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
1 hr 10 min
Your Host Stevie Poacher is joined by Daniel St. Ledger and Turlough O'Brien to review the 1st round of the new 2024 National Football League Campaign. They discuss:
- Mickey Harte's win every game philosophy.
- Coaching 1v1 attacking play and finding a weak shoulder.
- Monaghan maximising everything on and off the field.
- Benefits of good Coaching Structures.
- Pros & Cons of pressing Kick Outs.
- Pressure on the modern day player and manager
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Jan 22, 2024
Jan 22, 2024
53 min
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by Mark Doran and Daniel St Ledger to review Glen's enthralling victory over St Brigid's on Sunday in Croke Park in the All Ireland Club Football Final 2024. The lads discuss:
- Glen's slow start
- St Brigid's attacking panache
- Is top club coaching better than inter-county?
- Coaching the counter press
- Conor Glass' leadership
- Faith restored in Gaelic football
- Malachy O'Rourke - one of the best Managers ever?
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Jan 9, 2024
Jan 9, 2024
42 min
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien, Mark Doran, and Daniel St Ledger to review the All-Ireland Club Football semi-finals, Glen v Kilmacud and St Brigids v Castlehaven. They covered:
- Glen's flexibility
- Pressing Kick Outs
- Evolution in club coaching
- Super Ben O'Carroll
- St Brigids' positive play
- Preview of the All-Ireland Club Football Final
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Dec 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2023
45 min
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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Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
23 min
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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Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
48 min
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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Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15, 2023
50 min
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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Nov 10, 2023
Nov 10, 2023
46 min
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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Oct 26, 2023
Oct 26, 2023
33 min
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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Oct 12, 2023
Oct 12, 2023
21 min
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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Sep 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023
45 min
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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