COACHING THE COACHES - BOOK NOW

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Now is the time to get your coaching qualification. See below for details sent out by Paraic McDonald: 
  • Foundation Award Football Course - (see attached flyer)
    • This course is part of the official GAA Coach Education Programme and all coaches who work with players are expected to take this course.
    • A full outline of the Coach Education Programme can be found at this link http://www.dublingaagamesdevelopment.ie/coach-education-programme
    • The Foundation Course is a 6-8 hour course and will be held over 3 nights
    • Dates & Times - 
      • Tuesday 3rd December 7pm to 9.30pm
      • Thursday 5th December 7pm to 9.30pm
      • Tuesday 10th December 7pm to 9.30pm
    • Venue - St Laurences Boys National School, Lower Kilmacud Road
    • Coaches can at the same time qualify to coach Hurling by also completing night 2 of the Hurling Course which will take place on Monday 2nd December in Room 4 Glenalbyn
    • If you are interested in attending or would like further details contact me at the mobile or email below.

  • National Coaching Conference
    • The 2014 National Coaching Conference will take place on Friday 10th & Saturday 11th January in Croke Park
    • Following on from the initial cycle of Child, Youth and Adult Conferences in 2010 - 2012 the focus will return to issues related to the Child Player (aged 4-12years).
    • The theme of the conference is "Inspiring Children: Fostering a Love of Gaelic Games"
    • The cost for attending is €50 and places can be booked by following this link http://learning.gaa.ie/coach
    • If you are interested in attending or would like further details contact me at the mobile or email below.

  • Award 1 Child Coaching Course 
    • The underage Football Coaching Committee of Kilmacud Crokes once again plans to run an Award 1 Child Coaching Course in January 2014
    • This course is aimed at coaches of juvenile teams (U12 and below)
    • This course consists of 7 modules and is the 2nd award on the coaching pathway of the GAA
    • Further details of the course can be found at http://www.dublingaagamesdevelopment.ie/coach-education-programme/award-1-child
    • Places are limited and will be split evenly between the various age groups at Coiste and Ladies Football
    • It is planned to hold the course over 2 weekends in January
      • Friday 17th & Sat 18th January
      • Friday 24th & Sat 25th January
    • If you are interested in attending or would like further details contact me at the mobile or email below.

Yours in sport,

Paraic

Paraic McDonald
Football, Hurling, Camogie, Ladies Football, Club, Coaching.