Podcast 3: – Mitch Whitty & Mike Geoghegan on Development

Earlier I spoke with Mitch Whitty – North Dublin School League Technical Director and Mike Geoghegan – Kildare League Academy Director. We spoke about the FAI development plan and where they see the future of youth football in Ireland as well as the areas we need to improve on. I’ll take this opportunity to thank...

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Easter Camps 2015

Mar 19, 15 Easter Camps 2015

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If you’re looking for your kids to stay active over Easter, below is a list of Easter camps for kids aged 5 and upwards in a various of locations. THE COACH HOUSE AFTER SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE The Multi Sports Camps in Blanchardstown will start this coming Easter for children aged between 5 and 12 years. Camp...

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How to Effect Change in Irish Football

Apr 20, 13 How to Effect Change in Irish Football

Posted by in Irish Grassroots Football

There is a saying in Change Management that  ‘it is easier change the people than get the people to change’. This is true of people in all walks of life. We fundamentally do not like change and as we get older we like it even less. We get to a stage in life where we will only change if the change is forced upon us by external...

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How Does a Good Coach Communicate?

Jan 17, 13 How Does a Good Coach Communicate?

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Communication can be defined as ‘The Receiving and Giving of Information between Two or More People.’ We receive information primarily with our eyes and ears. We give information mainly verbally, with our actions or in writing. As a football coach here is a test I would like you to try. How much of the time time with you players...

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Campaign for Positive Sports Coaching

Nov 26, 12 Campaign for Positive Sports Coaching

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Football Coach Mike Geoghegan wrote this article about promoting positive sports coaching. This is something I have a keen interest in and I know most of you, will also. I hope to get Mike to write some more for the blog. What type of coach are you? It’s being a hard week in work; your boss has really gotten under your skin. On...

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