The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching

Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by legendary former player and current Senior Inter-county Longford Manager- Padraic Davis. They discuss Padraic's journey in the game, his coaching philosophy and how he has managed to learn on the job. They chat about keeping positive and focused during lockdown, how developing the skills of the game should always come first, and Joe & Stevie corner Padraic on a previous statement that he would be still playing at the age of 60! It is rare to get a current manager to speak so eloquently and openly about the challenges involved in the position, so this is an episode not to be missed! The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming coaching & sport science Webinars, videos, activities and games  

QPR FC Academy Head of Performance & Coach Ross Bennett hosts this Goalkeeping Coaching Roundtable with renowned Goalkeeping Coach Liam Swift and legendary former Antrim & St Galls Gaelic football keeper Chris Kerr. The guests bring years of coaching and playing experience in this most specialist and sophisticated of positions. In a position largely ignored by the outfield coach, this is an episode that takes a deep-dive into the details of coaching a goalkeeper- both from the view of a GK-specific coach and normal outfield coach- what you should do with your GKs to help them improve as individuals and help the team as a whole. They discuss: - breaking down the GK position into the 4-corner approach; - getting the right volume of technical work; - how important is the GK to the tactical aspects of the game; transfer of learning from soccer to GAA (and back); - the Psycho/social profiles of GKs; - and the future of Goalkeeping. A fascinating look into an often forgotten position! The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming Webinars, videos, activities and games

DSS Rugby Coach and Head of Education Caoimhe Morris is joined by well-known Rugby Coach and host of 'The Loose Head' Podcast Jeff Neville. In a fascinating episode where they touch on all aspects of coaching and learning, they chat about the future of coaching in rugby, modern day analysis and the importance of gaining and sharing knowledge. They also discussed - Being a male coach in Women’s Rugby - The importance of player autonomy and decision making - The Loose Head Podcast and listening to Pat Lam, Andy Friend and Bernard Jackman sharing their knowledge - Common characteristics of professional and international coaches The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming Webinars, videos, activities and games

Ciaran & Ross have an indepth discussion about what is the ultimate purpose of the Off-season; how to programme it for your team; and how COVID has affected this year's period of training and preparation. They chat about how it is a window of opportunity to work on strength, aerobic capacity, your 'wooden side', tactical aspects of your game and how you can get one step ahead of the chasing pack as a player or coach. The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming Webinars, videos, activities and games

Joe is joined by coach Steven Poacher and two Down legends Benny Coulter and Marty Clarke to discuss Dublin's history-making 6 in a row triumph against Mayo in the All Ireland Football Final. They discuss Dublin's 'Hand Goals'; Mayo's mistakes; game management; Dublin playing the percentage game in their excellent shot selection; and Marty & Benny give a fascinating insight into what it's like to lose an All Ireland Final- ten years on from Down's loss to Cork in the 2010 Final, it still hurts. This episode is sponsored by RYPT - who offer the best software package for fitness professionals & gyms and gives you the ability to offer online programmes and support for your teams & clients. Their clients include DSS, Kerry GAA and Swim Ireland. Find out more at www.RYPT.app The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com  

Brian Cuthbert, Shane Smith and Barry Mullane join Ciaran Deely this week to chat about the very important topic of child and youth coaching. The discussion ranges from: - differences in coaching approaches to child/youth/adult - how to develop 'club culture' and build the right environment for your players - the important of fun, games and enjoyment in coaching - how to retain adolescent players in team - what does a U7 coaching session look like - how will the GAA Talent Academy and Player Development Report 2019 affect change throughout the GAA in Clubs/Schools/Academies This is a really interesting roundtable discussion on child and youth coaching, with coaches who have worked from U6 to Senior Inter-County. An episode not to be missed! This episode is sponsored by RYPT - who offer the best software package for fitness professionals & gyms and gives you the ability to offer online programmes and support for your teams & clients. Their clients include DSS Online Training, Kerry GAA and Swim Ireland. Find out more at www.RYPT.app The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com

This week Ross Bennett is joined by internationally renowned Performance Nutritionist David Dunne. David is currently conducted a PhD through Liverpool John Moores University and co-founded HEXIS. He has worked with the European Ryder Cup Team, the European Golf Tour, Harlequins RFC, QPR FC, London GAA, Team Wiggins Cycling, British Canoeing and many individual sports such as boxing and athletics. Ross & David discuss protein consumption; views on supplementation; the myth of low CHO; behavioural psychology within nutrition; and how his new Hexis App can help with this topics. This episode is sponsored by RYPT - who offer the best software package for fitness professionals & gyms and gives you the ability to offer online programmes and support for your teams & clients. Their clients include DSS Online Training, Kerry GAA and Swim Ireland. Find out more at www.RYPT.app The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com

Ciaran's longtime mentor as a player & coach, Aidan O Brien, joins him this week to record a very personal podcast episode. Aidan and Ciaran take a trip down memory lane discussing Aidan's monumental impact on Good Counsel College, New Ross' sporting success bringing a Wexford football team- mixed with Kilkenny & Wicklow players- to All Ireland Colleges 'A' success; alongside his coaching success with Horeswood GAA and many other clubs around Leinster; as well as his time managing the Wexford Senior football team. They discuss his love of horse-racing; how to build a successful team; the importance of focusing on the big rocks of good coaching, commitment and hard work rather than marginal gains; and how the "quality of the service is at the point of delivery.'" An  episode not to be missed! This episode is sponsored by RYPT - who offer the best software package for fitness professionals & gyms and gives you the ability to offer online programmes and support for your teams & clients. Their clients include DSS Online Training, Kerry GAA and Swim Ireland. Find out more at www.RYPT.app The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Use the exclusive Coupon Code 'POD20' to get 20% off the DSS Elite Coaching membership

Ross is joined by QPR U23 Head Coach and recent Pro Licence graduate Paul Hall to speak about his fascinating career path to date that took in playing at World Cup 98 with Jamaica, and his philosophy around coach and player development. They speak about the importance of playground games; what a typical pro football coaching session looks like; developing individual programmes for players; and Black Lives Matter and Equality in the game. This episode is sponsored by RYPT - who offer the best software package for fitness professionals & gyms and gives you the ability to offer online programmes and support for your teams & clients. Their clients include DSS, Kerry GAA and Swim Ireland. Find out more at www.RYPT.app The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Use the exclusive Coupon Code 'POD20' to get 20% off the DSS Elite Coaching membership

So you want to be an Inter-County GAA Manager? Sport Scientist and former London GAA Senior Inter-county Manager Ciaran Deely outlines the 7 things you must have prepared and speak about when you go for an interview for that all-important inter-county Manager's position you've worked towards. Take a listen to this bonus track and come join the discussion over on www.DeelySportScience.com or the DSS Elite Coaching WhatsApp group