

The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
DSS Coaching
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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May 24, 2023 • 33min
#75 How to plan Pre-season - part 1: The Physical Corner
Sport scientists and coaches Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett chat through planning an effective pre-season, with this part 1 focusing on the physical corner.
They discuss:
- How the pre-season schedule is devised
- How the games schedule dictates a lot
- The importance of the off-season
- Aerobic development and Locomotive skills refinement
- Importance of pre-season fitness performance testing
- Profiling your players
- Monitoring players daily
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Apr 5, 2023 • 45min
#74 What makes a good warm-up?
Sport scientists and coaches Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett sit down to discuss what really makes a good warm-up. They approach this question from a coaching, psycho-social, and S&C physical point of view.
They discuss:
- RAMP warm up and RAMPAGE session design
- Child/Youth/Adult warm ups
- Scaffolding & what are your outcomes
- Designing the warm-up to your team's needs
- 1st Team versus Academy
- Pro football versus GAA
- Match-day versus training
- Cool-downs: what's the point?
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Mar 28, 2023 • 42min
#73 ’What is the true meaning of coaching?’ with Dewald Senekal
South African rugby union coach Dewald Senekal Joins Stevie Poacher to talk about true coaching.
The topics discussed include:
Don't copy and paste as a coach
Don't go faster than the music
Less is more, try not to over-analyse
Keep things simple
Develop a coaching philosophy
Look after yourself
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Mar 9, 2023 • 45min
#72 Skills Development Expert - with Lee Hayes
#72 Skills Development Expert - with Lee Hayes
hosted by Ross Bennett.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Lee’s extensive coaching / teaching experience
- Developing individual skill and it’s transfer
- Creating a connection with players
- Lee’s philosophy as a coach
- The difference when coaching various age groups
- Working abroad in Japan, and playing in Brazil
- Being an open minded coach
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Feb 22, 2023 • 1h
#71 Holistic Coaching - with Alan Byrne
#71 Holistic Coaching - with Alan Byrne, hosted by Ross Bennett
Key topics discussed:
- Influence of being a teacher on coaching
- How to develop psych / social corner
- Coaching children
- Individual approach to coaching
- Balance of games based / closed skills
- Scenario based coaching
- Setting a club philosophy
- S&C link to development
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Jan 26, 2023 • 52min
#70 National Football League Preview 2023
Hosted by Stevie Poacher, with Daniel St Ledger, Billy Lee and Kevin McKernan
They speak about:
- A look at who will be the shakers & movers in all four divisions
- Two big derbies in Division One on the opening weekend
- Dublin in Division Two
- Down's resurgence, beginning with a trip to Tipp
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Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 7min
#69 The Messi Masterpiece - World Cup 2022
Ciaran is joined by our new football analyst Derek O Reilly (in his River Plate jersey!) to discuss all aspects of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They speak about:
- Messi, the greatest of all time
- The tactics of Scaloni and Argentina's excellent supporting cast
- Mbappe taking on the mantle as world's best player
- How France are the new West Germany
- Ronaldo- the dying of the light
- Morocco & the African nations- their best world cup ever
- Have England once again missed their chance, or is it another positive step taken?
- The legacy of an Arab World Cup
- Migrant's rights, fraud, and lack of atmosphere
- Will Ireland ever qualify again?
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Nov 30, 2022 • 54min
#68 Provincial Club Football Finals Preview
Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by Dan St Ledger and former Limerick Senior Football Manager Billy Lee to discuss the upcoming provincial football club finals.
They speak about:
- Munster: Newcastle West v Kerin's O'Rahilly's
- Ulster: Glenn v Kilcoo
- Connacht: Moycullen v Tourlestrane
- Leinster: Crokes v The Downs
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Nov 11, 2022 • 27min
#67 Advanced Coaching Techniques
Joe Coulter is joined by Ross Bennett (Head of Sport Science @ QPR) to discuss advanced coaching techniques.
They speak about:
- Zone of Proximal Development
- Individual Player Plans
- Player Positional Essential
- In/Out Possession Checklist
- Interference / Distraction
- Session Sequencing / Flow
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Oct 19, 2022 • 32min
#66 The Importance of Coach Education
Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher to discuss the importance of coach education in the GAA for clubs and individuals.
They speak about:
- Stevie's Coaching Clinic and its evolution
- What a good coaching clinic looks like
- The importance of Coach-Ed to clubs, counties, and individuals
- Coaching qualifications in the GAA
- Future of Coach-Ed
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