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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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Tuesday May 24, 2022
#59 So you want to do a PhD?
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
PhD researcher Ciaran Deely is joined by two of his supervisors- Ross Bennett from QPR FC and Dr Jamie Tallent from the University of Essex- to speak about completing a PhD. They discuss:
- the traditional PhD academic route, professional doctorates, and collaborative doctoral training in sporting organisations
- benefits & drawbacks of completing a PhD while being embedded in a professional club
- how pro clubs are benefiting from investing into a PhD student
- 'Level 8' PhD qualification and skills
- the future of PhD researchers in professional sport
- what makes a good researcher and advice for people applying for a PhD
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
#58 All Ireland Football Championship so far 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Host Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher and special guest Daniel St. Ledger to discuss all the happenings so far in the 2022 GAA Football Championship. The lads speak about:
- Dublin's resurgence
- Down and Out!
- Derry's All-Ireland's Hopes
- Penalty Shoot-outs
- Tailteann Cup Interest
- Handshakes
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
#57 GAA National Football League Review 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined this week by former Wexford & Kildare manager Jason Ryan and 2010 Down All-Star Danny Hughes to review this year's riveting GAA National Football League 2022. As Joe says- unlike other podcasts- ALL 4 divisions' promotions and relegations are discussed, the highs and lows of a great League campaign, and what it all means for the teams involved for the rest of the season looking forward into Championship.
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Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
#56 The Liam Gavaghan Interview - London Football Captain
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Ross Bennett is joined by London Gaelic football captain Liam Gavaghan to speak about Liam's extraordinary career and London's progress and development. Having worked together from 2015-2019, they discuss:
⚽️ Liams’ early development
🥅 Mastering his craft
🚊 Juggling his day job on thr Tube
📈 London GAA early season success in 2022
🏃 Captaining & leading his county team
📆 The future of the GAA in London
⚽️ London's training programme
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Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
#55 GAA National Football League - Midway point Review
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Former Carlow footballer & current St Sylvesters coach Daniel St Ledger joins Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher to discuss the GAA National Football League at the midway point of the 2022 season. The lads discuss Dublin's woes and a rejuvenated Kerry. Also, some great coaching points from Daniel around peaking at the right time, managing your backroom team and sideline v silent coaches!
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Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
#54 Designing your Season Training Plan
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Coach and sport scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by Head of Performance Ross Bennett to discuss designing a season training plan for your team or club. They discuss:
- Conditioning protocols to develop aerobic fitness
- The importance of socially integrating the players back into the set up
- Working on your players technical proficiency and tactical nous
- How to design your weekly microcycle and when to integrate your games & phases of play
- Adopting an early-season linear progressive approach to your gym programmes
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Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
#53 National Football League 2022 Preview
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
This week our hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by journalists Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole to preview the GAA National Football League campaign of 2022. They discuss:
- Whether Tyrone can build on their all-Ireland victory
- Dublin’s lost players
- Armagh’s emergence and also how things will pan out in D2 with Derry’s ascendency
- Potential trouble for Cork and Down
- They also discuss possible winners and relegation contenders for D3 and D4
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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
#52 - Life as an Inter-county player - Cathal Cregg and Paul Broderick
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Stevie and Joe are joined by recent inter-county GAA retirees Paul Broderick (Carlow) and Cathal Cregg (Roscommon). They discuss their reasons for retiring, career highlights and what makes good coaching.

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
‘A Coaching Journey to the Top’ with Harry Watling (Head Coach of Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship in America- previously Chelsea FC, West Ham FC and Millwall FC in England) ⠀
Hosted by Ross Bennett MSc
Key discussion points:
- Harry’s career so far
- Life in the US
- Coaching development and 1st Team football
- Individual Growth and Development
- Becoming Better Every Day
- Working with a backroom staff
- The balance of coaching
- The Future
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Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
#50 Talking Coaching with Michael Beale (First Team coach at Glasgow Rangers FC)
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
In this- our 50th- episode, Ross Bennett speak to Michael Beale- currently First Team coach at Glasgow Rangers FC, and formerly Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC and Sao Paolo FC in Brazil.
They discussed:
- Working alongside Steven Gerrard
- Micheal’s playing / coaching career
- Brazilian life coaching out in South America
- His coaching development and First Team football
- Individual programmes and player development
- The importance of the style of play over formations
- The importance of player relationships off the field
- Micheal’s management style and coaching philosophy
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Thursday Sep 16, 2021
#49-The Niall Morgan Interview
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
All-Ireland champion Goal Keeper Niall Morgan joins the lads to share his thoughts on the win v Mayo. Some great coaching points and what happens at Tyrone training.

Thursday Sep 09, 2021
#48 Bonus Episode- Completing the ‘Hardman‘ Triathlon
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Ciaran is joined this time by DSS-sponsored athlete Mark Deely to speak about how he got on in the Killarney 'Hardman' triathlon in County Kerry, Ireland- including info on the challenge of swimming in fresh water; getting enough solid food on board; dealing with the mid-race demons; and the importance of having support and family around you on the day.
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