Places Available For Down GAA Ladies Coaching Courses

Down GAA Ladies Coaching Courses.

Ladies Coaching Courses – Fundamentals and Level 1.
Dates are now confirmed for the ladies coachingĀ courses. As previously highlighted the men’s GAA coaching qualification does not cover ladies football so any coach involved with ladies football will need to attain the following qualifications:

downgaa11. Fundamentals
This course is an introductory coaching programme. Coaches will look at:
* Ā Importance of creating a positive environment for our players
* Ā Planning and implementing training programmes
* Ā Introduction to the player pathway
* Ā Create an awareness about making sessions more inclusive
* Ā Importance of Fundamental Movement Skills & Injury Prevention

This will run on Saturday 12th March (venue tbc), please note to dateĀ there has been high interest and the maximum number for the course isĀ 30. You must be 16 years and over to participate. We will be takingĀ names on a first come, first serve basis and create a reserve list inĀ the case of any dropouts.

The cost per person will be Ā£20 and to bookĀ your space this money will need to be paid at the next County BoardĀ meeting on 8 February 2016.

2. Level 1
This course is developed to challenge existing coaches to look more inĀ depth at coaching principles and practices. Coaches will applyĀ information to solve coaching scenarios in practical situations. YouĀ must be over 18 years old, have completed the Fundamentals course andĀ have at least 1 years coaching experience.

This course runs over two days and the first day will be held onĀ Saturday 2nd April 2016 and then day two will be on Saturday 14 MayĀ 2016 (venue tbc). We will be taking names on a first come, first serveĀ basis and create a reserve list in the case of any dropouts. The costĀ per person will be Ā£50 per person and to book your space this money willĀ need to be paid at the County Board meeting in March 2016.

To book your space or if you have any questions please contact: developmentofficer.ladies@downgaa.net