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The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
Cuala's power plays & Crokes' tradition
This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Leitrim Senior football Manager, Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach). The discussion covers a range of topics including: - All-Ireland Club Football Championship - The Final 4 - Fascinating tactical battle in Ulster. - Cuala's power plays in big games - Crokes' tradition at this level in recent years - Strandhill's fairytale season. - Tribute to Jody Gormley. Links to podcasts he...
2024-12-11
27 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
St Joseph's Coach Education Day with James Horan, Damien McErlain, Kieran McGeary, & Steven Poacher
St Joseph's Coach Education Day Preview Steven Poacher is joined by James Horan, Damien McErlain, and Kieran McGeary to preview the upcoming Coach Education Day at St Joseph's High School in Newry this Saturday, November 30th, from 10 am - 12:30 pm. 📌 Topics Include: ⚽ The changing dynamics of coaching the underage player 🔄 How coaching has changed 🌧️ Learning from the bad days 🤝 Impact of good and bad coaches 📚 Hunger & appetite for coach education in Ulster --------------------- Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️ Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https...
2024-11-26
31 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
A weekend of Hurling epics, upsets, and Ballygunner
This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Barry Mullane with DSS coach Brendan Delaney as special guest. This discussion included a range of topics: - Cushendall v Slaughtneil epic - Can anyone stop Ballygunner - Sars v Feakle - A brilliant Leinster club championship - Can Portaferry win Ulster? - 2024 All Stars Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️ Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 Youtube buff.ly/36sGDJ...
2024-11-19
50 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
Cuala's conditioning and Connacht wide open
This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach). The discussion covers a range of topics including: 🏋️♂️ Cuala's impressive physical conditioning 🌬️ Connacht is wide open & fascinating 🔄 Laverty rolling back the years 💪 Pearse's power plays 🧤 Stay-at-home goalkeepers 🛠️ Do we need the overhaul of rules at all? Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️ Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 Youtube buff.ly/36sGDJ2 ...
2024-11-12
33 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The magic of the GAA Club season
This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach). The discussion covers a range of topics including: • Jody Gormleys bravery 🙏 • Errigal Ciarans tactical switch. ↔️ • Ardee's 3rd quarter surge 🌊 • Wide Open All Ireland Club. 🏐 • GAA is alive in Spain! Barcelona Gaels historic win. 🇪🇸 Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️ Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 Youtube buff.ly/36sGDJ2 ----------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is...
2024-11-05
32 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
Performance Leadership - with Luke Passman, Chelsea FC
Luke Passman is currently Head of Performance Services at Chelsea FC Academy. Luke has also been involved with New York Mets, Soto Tennis Academy and TASS. This is part of the DSS Performance Series of The Locker Room Podcast, where we interview some of the best known performance staff from around the world, working in sport. Hosted by Ross Bennett from DSS Coaching, the discussion covers a range of topics, including: ● His journey and adaptation to different sports / cultures ● Principles around leadership and staff development ● Performance modelling and how its aligns with ho...
2024-10-30
1h 01
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
FRC rule enhancements - A playing & coaching perspective
Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room GAA Inter-County Series where we discuss the big GAA games, the county players & coaches that make our games so interesting to follow, tactical coaching trends, and newsworthy items such as rule changes, competition structures, and the future of the GAA. This episode's special guests were all involved in the FRC rule enhancement exhibition games last weekend in Croke Park: • Ronan O Neill - Fermanagh & Ulster Coach • Ultan Harney - Roscommon & Connacht player • Paddy Burns - Armagh & Ulster play...
2024-10-24
40 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
Stephen Lavin - co-founder of Game Sense Coaching
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. This episode features Game Sense Coaching co-founder, Stephen Lavin. The discussion covers a range of topics, including: ●The Paul Kinnerk Effect ●Covid's creation of Game Sense Coaching ● Creating a Coaching Pathway ● The competitive streak in all us ● What is Game-Based-Coaching ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple...
2024-10-22
40 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#105 National Football League Finale
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by regular contributors Dan St Ledger and Mark Doran to discuss the weekend's enthralling affairs at Croke Park. They touch on all Division One to Four Finals. Some of the topics include: - Div 1- Derry v Dublin cracker - Div 2- Attritional Donegal - Div 3- Down need a Plan B - Div 4- Laois kicking game ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube http://buff.ly/36s...
2024-04-02
54 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#104 Dublin and Derry, the Benchmark - Football League Rd. 7
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by regular contributors Daniel St. Ledger and Ryan Jones to talk about Round 7 of The National Football League. They discuss: - Dublin's AvB game - Derry's power plays - Cutting out needless running - Flexibility the key to big scores - Attack the best form of defence ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 The Locker Room Podcast i...
2024-03-26
44 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#103 The Business End of the League - Football League Rd.6
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by regular contributors Daniel St. Ledger and Ryan Jones to talk about Round 6 of The National Football League. They discuss: - Getting to the pitch of the game - Kicking critical to success - Developing the next phase of the kick out - Game smart players - 20 points to win Sam! ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 T...
2024-03-19
48 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#102 What separates the Best from the Rest - Football League Rd.5
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by regular contributor Daniel St Ledger and former Fermanagh captain Ryan Jones. The lads delve into the recent National Football League games Round 5 and discuss: - Round-up of some of the major games - What separates the best from the rest in detail - The importance of basic skills - Conditioning levels - Why structured coaching is key to success ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 Y...
2024-03-04
44 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#101 Analytical Look at the Modern Game - Football League Rd.4
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by regular contributor Daniel St Ledger and former Fermanagh captain Ryan Jones. The lads delve into the recent National Football League games Round 4 and discuss: - round-up of major games - an analytical look into modern trends - The importance of the Kick Out Press - Con v Clifford - Creating the Plus 1 - Are warm-ups over rated? ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00X...
2024-02-27
58 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#100 The Importance of Good Coaching and Crisis in Cork & Kildare
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by special guest Ryan Jones (ex-Fermanagh midfielder), alongside regular contributors Daniel St Ledger and Mark Doran. The lads discuss the round-up of recent games in the National Football League Round 3, including signs of a crisis in Kildare and Cork, plus they delve deep into the importance of good coaching to performance at this elite level. ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=9f0ea43262e94b2e YouTube http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2
2024-02-20
1h 03
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#99 Mayo, Derry, & Armagh the early League pacesetters
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by new guest, Kilmacud Crokes' Manager Robbie Brennan - alongside usual contributors Daniel St. Ledger and Mark Doran - to talk about the weekend's National League Football action. They discuss: -Early pace setters in the leagues. -Importance of good coaching structures in club and county. -Tactical innovations in Ulster Coaching. -Athletic development and conditioning gap between teams. ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Soundcloud: http://buff.ly/3cwhi1L Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...
2024-02-06
58 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#98 Harte, McGuinness, & Monaghan return
Your Host Stevie Poacher is joined by Daniel St. Ledger and Turlough O'Brien to review the 1st round of the new 2024 National Football League Campaign. They discuss: - Mickey Harte's win every game philosophy. - Coaching 1v1 attacking play and finding a weak shoulder. - Monaghan maximising everything on and off the field. - Benefits of good Coaching Structures. - Pros & Cons of pressing Kick Outs. - Pressure on the modern day player and manager ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Sou...
2024-01-31
1h 10
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#97 All-Ireland Club Football Final Review
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by Mark Doran and Daniel St Ledger to review Glen's enthralling victory over St Brigid's on Sunday in Croke Park in the All Ireland Club Football Final 2024. The lads discuss: - Glen's slow start - St Brigid's attacking panache - Is top club coaching better than inter-county? - Coaching the counter press - Conor Glass' leadership - Faith restored in Gaelic football - Malachy O'Rourke - one of the best Managers ever? ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our...
2024-01-22
53 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#96 All Ireland Club Football semi-finals review
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien, Mark Doran, and Daniel St Ledger to review the All-Ireland Club Football semi-finals, Glen v Kilmacud and St Brigids v Castlehaven. They covered: - Glen's flexibility - Pressing Kick Outs - Evolution in club coaching - Super Ben O'Carroll - St Brigids' positive play - Preview of the All-Ireland Club Football Final ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Soundcloud: http://buff.ly/3cwhi1L Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVa...
2024-01-09
42 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#95 Provincial Club Football Finals Review
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien, Mark Doran and Daniel St Ledger to review the provincial club football finals. They bring light to: -A battle-hardened Glen -The Conor Glass Factor -Castlehaven & Cork Football -St Brigid's destructive defence -Kilmacud's methodical play -Highlight of the GAA Year ------------------------------------------------------------- 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, weekly videos of Gaelic fo...
2023-12-13
45 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#94 Building a Successful Sport Science Department
Your host Aaron Keshwala is joined by Sport Scientist Ross Bennett to discuss the art (and Science) around building a successful sport science department. The delve into: - The foundations of a successful sport science department - How to build the winning formula. - Technology and tools to interpret data. - Athlete buy-in to create a positive culture. - Constant evaluation and adaptation of these programmes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join to...
2023-12-06
23 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#93 Provincial Hurling Club Championship show
Your host Barry Mullane is joined by Down Hurling Manager Ronan Sheehan to discuss the latest club games in the Provincial Hurling Club Championships. They discuss: - Wild game in Thurles between Killadangan & Clonlara - Job done by Ballygunner - Kilcormac Kiloughey potential - Naas v Na Fianna - The future of hurling development ------------------------------------------------------------- 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, we...
2023-11-21
48 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#92 Provincial Football Club Championship show
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien (Eire Og Manager), Mark Doran (Slaughtneil Manager) and Daniel St Ledger (St Sylvester's Manager). The lads discuss the weekend's football club action, including: - Kilmacud's conditioning - Who will beat Glen in Ulster? - Munster wide open - The return of Corofin ------------------------------------------------------------- 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, weekly videos of Gaelic football, H...
2023-11-15
50 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#91 The Gareth Ainsworth Interview - Building a culture and environment
Your host Ross Bennett is joined by football coach & ex-professional footballer, Gareth Ainsworth, to talk about building a culture & an environment in your team and club. They discuss: - Gareth’s playing and coaching journey 🥅 - Values he likes to instill - Creating the right environment - Getting the culture right - The good 🆚 the tough sides of being a manager - Getting your backroom staff right ⚽️ - The most influential people on his career - Gareth’s love for music 🎤 - The future for Gareth Ainsworth 🔜 ...
2023-11-10
46 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#90 Gaelic Football Coaching Roundtable
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by renowned GAA coach educationalists Colm Collins, Mick Bohan, Evan Talty, and Phillip Kerr. All 4 coaches are involved in the upcoming 'St Joseph's Coach Education Day in Newry'. Together, they explore: - Evolution of Coach Education: Tracing the historical shifts and advancements in GAA coaching methods - Players' Human Element: The importance of understanding players as individuals beyond the field - Team Strengths: Discussing strategies to identify and utilise team strengths effectively during games - Coaching vs. Training: Exploring the transition...
2023-10-26
33 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#89 In-Season Resistance Training Programmes
A coaching essential on in-season resistance training, hosted by Sport Scientist Aaron Keshwala, who is joined by QPR FC Head of Sport Science, and former Head of Performance with the London Senior Football team, Ross Bennett. This episode covers: - The importance of resistance training to athletes. - The best ways to structure resistance gym sessions in-season. - How to integrate these into weekly schedules. - Common coaching mistakes in resistance training. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the pe...
2023-10-12
21 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#88 Coach Development with the FA’s Gareth Morgan
Stevie Poacher is joined by football coach developer Gareth Morgan. Gareth is one of 18 coach educators in the FA, responsible for observing and improving good coaching practice with Premier League and Championship club academies. The lads chat about the following: -his role in the FA as a youth coach developer -common characteristics he sees in elite coaches -the importance of planning and good session organisation -the power of 3 (clarity of communication) -and much, much more! Links: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU...
2023-09-08
45 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#87 International Coaching with James Scott
Coach and Sport Scientist Ross Bennett is joined by James Scott who is the Ireland Women’s Football U17’s Head Coach and Girls Emerging Talent National Coordinator. The topics they discussed were: - James’ coaching journey and detailed philosophy - True connection and creating a good environment - The future of Player Development & Girls Pathways in Ireland - The differences and challenges at International Coaching - Pressure of World Cup / Euro qualifications - Hopes for the future Links: Apple: http://buff.ly...
2023-08-31
54 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#86 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals Review
Stevie Poacher is joined by Lauren Magee (Dublin Senior Footballer), Mary Mulgraine (Kildare Senior Footballer), and Caoimhe Sloan (Down Ladies Manager) to review the recent All-Ireland Final games, and a chat about professionalism in the Dublin camp and the influence of Mick Bohan. ------------------------------------------------------------- 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, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, vlogs, member-led discussions. Sign u...
2023-08-18
39 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#85 Dublin v Kerry and 2023 in Review
Stevie Poacher is joined by his usual guests- Daniel St Ledger and Mark Doran to discuss the Kerry v Dublin 2023 All-Ireland Football Final. They also review the 2023 Gaelic football inter-county season. The lads discuss: - How do teams coach a rotational sweeper - Dublin's kick-outs & picking apart the Kerry press - Dublin's double kicking game - Intensity of the cluster tackle - Intellectual coaching property in Dublin - Favourite moments of the year ------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to y...
2023-08-04
43 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#84 All-Ireland Football Final 2023 preview
Steven Poacher returns to preview the All-Ireland Football Final 2023 this weekend of Dublin v Kerry- a Coaching Perspective! He is joined by his usual guests of Clare Senior football team coach, Mark Doran, and former Carlow star and current St Sylvesters Senior Dublin club manager, Daniel St Ledger. Two coaching experts with intimate knowledge of Dublin and Kerry, having come up against them earlier in the year in Mark's case, and Daniel knowing the Dublin scene, and some of the big name players involved, as well as anyone. They discussed: - How a team times...
2023-07-27
42 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#83 All-Ireland Hurling Final Preview 2023
Barry Mullane is joined with Down Senior Hurling Manager Ronan Sheehan to preview the All-Ireland Hurling Final 2023 between Limerick and Kilkenny. The lads discuss: -All-Ireland Final Day -Kilkenny's tactical set up -TJ and Cian Lynch -John Keenan and the time-wasting -Push up or Drop back v Kilkenny -Potential Line Ups -------------------------------------------------------------- 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...
2023-07-20
41 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#82 Tailteann Cup & All-Ireland Football Semi-Finals Preview
Stevie Poacher chats with guests Mark Doran and Dan St Ledger to preview all the upcoming weekend games. The lads discuss: -Tailteann Cup Preview -Magic Monaghan maxing out -Kerry's Offensive Power -Derry's Destructive Defence -The Dub's Third Quarter Surge -------------------------------------------------------------- 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, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs...
2023-07-14
54 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#81 How to plan Pre-season - Part 2: Technical & Tactical Corners
Ciaran Deely is joined by sport scientist & coach Ross Bennett to discuss the technical, tactical, and psycho-social aspects of planning a pre-season programme. Topics they touch on are: - technical practice to suit the physical loading - opportunities to coach the individual - attacking/defending/transition principles of play - embedding basic tactics early - balancing individual/unit/team shape work - welcoming new players - space for team-building & creating an environment of excellence -------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought...
2023-07-07
36 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#80 All-Ireland Football quarter finals bumper preview
Stevie Poacher is joined by Mark Doran and Daniel St Ledger to preview the upcoming All Ireland Football quarter finals. They discuss: - Restart Battles - Tactical Set-Ups - Key Match-Ups - Defining Factors -------------------------------------------------------------- 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, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, vlogs, member-led discussions. Sign up t...
2023-06-30
53 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#79 Tactical trends in Hurling
Barry Mullane is joined by Ronan Sheehan (Down Hurling Manager). They Discuss: -Are we seeing a return to traditional style hurling? -Are teams setting up differently against Limerick? -The use of stats in Hurling. How are they being used? -Puck-out strategies. -------------------------------------------------------------- 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, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, v...
2023-06-21
53 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#78 ’Unscripted and creative coaching’ - with Eddie Munnelly, FIFA Talent Coach
Ross Bennett is joined by FIFA Talent Coach Eddie Munnelly, who has worked with multiple professional football clubs, alongside setting up his own coaching business, consulting for different national associations, and spending a year travelling throughout South America learning from the best (including Diego Maradona's old club!). They Discuss: - Importance of individual-based coaching - Coaching the detail - Setting the scene - Strength-based approach - Creating adaptable players - Working across multiple continents -------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought...
2023-06-14
52 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#77 Tactical Trends in Gaelic Football
Stevie Poacher is joined by Mark Doran (Clare Senior Football Coach) and Kevin Mulcahy (Football Coach and S&C Specialist). The lads discuss: - High level of S&C in teams - Learning on the job and through the game - Supreme level of detail and coaching - Giving yourself a chance to win - Athleticism or Natural Talent at underage level -------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive a...
2023-06-08
48 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#76 Long-Term Club Development - Premier League season 22/23
Ciaran Deely is joined this week by our resident football expert- Derek O Reilly- for the first time since the World Cup back in December, to look at each Premier League club in terms of its long-term development and strategic approach to performance. They look back on the season and discuss: - Man City's perfect structure for Pep to continue dominating - Arsenal are ahead of schedule & Arteta has them smiling again - Ten Hag & Man Utd are back among the contenders again, and here to stay - Newcastle, Brighton, Villa...
2023-06-01
1h 16
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 -------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by t...
2023-05-24
32 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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...
2023-04-05
45 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 -------------------------------------------------------------- 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, a...
2023-03-28
42 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 -------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www...
2023-03-09
45 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 -------------------------------------------------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcom...
2023-02-22
1h 00
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 ------------- he 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...
2023-01-26
51 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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...
2022-12-20
1h 07
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 -------------- 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...
2022-11-30
54 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 -------------- 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.
2022-11-11
26 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#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 -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access...
2022-10-19
31 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#65 Designing the player’s Individual Action Plan (IAP)
Ciaran is once again joined by Ross Bennett (Head of Sport Science at QPR FC) to discuss designing the player's individual action plan (IAP). They speak about: - Devising individual programmes for players - The process used to build the individuals' plans - How age and ability determine many aspects - The 4-Corner Approach - How you implement- on & off the pitch - Role of coach, sport scientist, nutritionist, & psychologist - How are they progressed & tweaked -------------- The Locker...
2022-10-05
43 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#64 Designing the Microcycle Training Week
Coach and sport scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by Ross Bennett (Head of Sport Science at QPR FC) to discuss designing the microcycle training week. They speak about: - Planning the weekly schedule - 1st Team v Academy v GAA - In-season microcycle - 2 games a week - Starters & non-starter - Recovery & gym sessions - Why MD-4 Tuesday session is key -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get...
2022-09-13
37 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#63 Keval Patel - Psychology in Elite Sport
Ross is joined by Keval Patel to discuss Psychology in Elite Sport. Topics discussed include: - Kev's own footballing journey - what is psychology? - working with coaches and players - purposeful practice and resilience - GK psychology and well-being v performance psychology -------------- 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. Sign up to...
2022-08-23
48 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#62 All-Ireland Football Semi-Finals Review
Host Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher and Daniel St Ledger to review the thrilling All-Ireland Football semi-finals. Some of the topics discussed: - Derry's Downfall - Gallant Galway - Sean O'Shea's incredible winning free - Dessie Farrell- will he stay on as Dublin Manager? - Tailteann Cup success for Westmeath. -------------- 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...
2022-07-13
50 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#61 All-Ireland Football Quarter Finals Review
Hosted by Joe Coulter - with guests Stevie Poacher and Daniel St Ledger. The lads discuss: - Anti-Ulster bias? - Trial by social media - How good are Kerry and Dublin? - James Horan stepping down -------------- 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. This episode is sponsored by www.RYPT.app Follow the link below to access 2 m...
2022-06-29
51 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#60 GAA: Provincial Football Finals and Tailteann Cup Review.
Hosted by Joe Coulter - with Guests Stevie Poacher and Daniel St Leger. The lads discuss: The Ulster Final Arm Wrestle. Connacht Final. How good are Kerry and Dublin? Round up of all the Tailteann Cup games. -------------- 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. This episode is sponsored by www.RYPT.app Follow the link below to ac...
2022-06-01
47 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#59 So you want to do a PhD?
PhD researcher Ciaran Deely is joined by two of his supervisors- Ross Bennett from QPR FC and Dr Jamie Tallent from the University of Essex- to speak about completing a PhD. They discuss: - the traditional PhD academic route, professional doctorates, and collaborative doctoral training in sporting organisations - benefits & drawbacks of completing a PhD while being embedded in a professional club - how pro clubs are benefiting from investing into a PhD student - 'Level 8' PhD qualification and skills - the future of PhD researchers in professional...
2022-05-24
49 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#58 All Ireland Football Championship so far 2022
Host Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher and special guest Daniel St. Ledger to discuss all the happenings so far in the 2022 GAA Football Championship. The lads speak about: Dublin's resurgence Down and Out! Derry's All-Ireland's Hopes Penalty Shoot-outs Tailteann Cup Interest Handshakes -------------- 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. This episode is sponsored by www.RYPT.app Follow the link below to access 2...
2022-05-04
48 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#57 GAA National Football League Review 2022
Hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined this week by former Wexford & Kildare manager Jason Ryan and 2010 Down All-Star Danny Hughes to review this year's riveting GAA National Football League 2022. As Joe says- unlike other podcasts- ALL 4 divisions' promotions and relegations are discussed, the highs and lows of a great League campaign, and what it all means for the teams involved for the rest of the season looking forward into Championship. -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive a...
2022-03-30
1h 05
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#56 The Liam Gavaghan Interview - London Football Captain
Ross Bennett is joined by London Gaelic football captain Liam Gavaghan to speak about Liam's extraordinary career and London's progress and development. Having worked together from 2015-2019, they discuss: ⚽️ Liams’ early development 🥅 Mastering his craft 🚊 Juggling his day job on thr Tube 📈 London GAA early season success in 2022 🏃 Captaining & leading his county team 📆 The future of the GAA in London ⚽️ London's training programme -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusi...
2022-03-15
57 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#55 GAA National Football League - Midway point Review
Former Carlow footballer & current St Sylvesters coach Daniel St Ledger joins Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher to discuss the GAA National Football League at the midway point of the 2022 season. The lads discuss Dublin's woes and a rejuvenated Kerry. Also, some great coaching points from Daniel around peaking at the right time, managing your backroom team and sideline v silent 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 coaching & sport science Webinars, videos, activities and ga...
2022-03-02
1h 00
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#54 Designing your Season Training Plan
Coach and sport scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by Head of Performance Ross Bennett to discuss designing a season training plan for your team or club. They discuss: - Conditioning protocols to develop aerobic fitness - The importance of socially integrating the players back into the set up - Working on your players technical proficiency and tactical nous - How to design your weekly microcycle and when to integrate your games & phases of play - Adopting an early-season linear progressive approach to your gym programmes --------------
2022-02-08
41 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#53 National Football League 2022 Preview
This week our hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by journalists Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole to preview the GAA National Football League campaign of 2022. They discuss: - Whether Tyrone can build on their all-Ireland victory - Dublin’s lost players - Armagh’s emergence and also how things will pan out in D2 with Derry’s ascendency - Potential trouble for Cork and Down - They also discuss possible winners and relegation contenders for D3 and D4 -------------- The Locker Room Podcast...
2022-01-26
56 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#51 A Coaching Journey to the Top - with Harry Watling (Head Coach of Hartford Athletic in the USL)
‘A Coaching Journey to the Top’ with Harry Watling (Head Coach of Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship in America- previously Chelsea FC, West Ham FC and Millwall FC in England) ⠀ Hosted by Ross Bennett MSc Key discussion points: - Harry’s career so far - Life in the US - Coaching development and 1st Team football - Individual Growth and Development - Becoming Better Every Day - Working with a backroom staff - The balance of coaching - The Futu...
2021-11-18
1h 07
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#50 Talking Coaching with Michael Beale (First Team coach at Glasgow Rangers FC)
In this- our 50th- episode, Ross Bennett speak to Michael Beale- currently First Team coach at Glasgow Rangers FC, and formerly Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC and Sao Paolo FC in Brazil. They discussed: - Working alongside Steven Gerrard - Micheal’s playing / coaching career - Brazilian life coaching out in South America - His coaching development and First Team football - Individual programmes and player development - The importance of the style of play over formations - The importance of player relationships off th...
2021-09-28
1h 02
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#48 Bonus Episode- Completing the ‘Hardman‘ Triathlon
Ciaran is joined this time by DSS-sponsored athlete Mark Deely to speak about how he got on in the Killarney 'Hardman' triathlon in County Kerry, Ireland- including info on the challenge of swimming in fresh water; getting enough solid food on board; dealing with the mid-race demons; and the importance of having support and family around you on the day. -------------- 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. This e...
2021-09-09
36 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#47 Tyrone find a way against Kerry...again - with Enda McGinley & Steven Poacher
Ciaran Deely is joined this week by Steven Poacher and special guest Enda McGinley- former Tyrone multiple All-Ireland winner & current Antrim senior football team manager- to discuss last weekend's enthralling All-Ireland Semi Final, where once again Tyrone found a way past favourites Kerry. They speak about: - Tyrone's intensity & identity - Kerry's one-dimensional attack - Physical conditioning of the modern player - Tactical innovations in the game -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming...
2021-08-31
52 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#44 Euro 2020 Final - a Coaches' perespective
Ciaran, Ross and Joe dissect the Euro 2020 Final between Italy & England from a coaches' perspective. They discuss: - Did Gareth Southgate wait too long to make changes - How Roberto Mancini was proactive in altering his formation - Was the starting team, the formation or how the players were coached the deciding factor - Do you use science and data, or instinct and 'feel' when deciding penalty takers - Was this a once in a generation missed opportunity for England - And what were the lads' abiding...
2021-07-14
44 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#43 Maximising Development in Youth Football - with Manisha Tailor MBE & Ross Bennett
In this episode, DSS Head of Performance Ross Bennett is joined by Assistant Head of Coaching at QPR FC Academy, Manisha Tailor MBE. They discuss: - Manisha's own personal and professional journey - Transfer of a teaching background into coaching - Enhanced learning and individual approach - What makes a good coach & designing session plans - Winning v Developmental approach - And as a South Asian-heritage woman working in professional football...diversity and opportunity -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com ...
2021-06-24
59 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#42 Creating a Winning Team Culture with Graham Smith
This week Caoimhe is joined by World Cup Winning Coach Graham Smith, who helped guide the England Women's Rugby team to a World Cup title in 2014. Graham is currently the Head Coach of the newly founded London Irish Women's team in England. In this episode, Caoimhe & Graham discuss the importance of culture in teams. Having the right culture, that everyone buys into, can lead to great success for teams who embrace it. Graham uses his experience to give insight into what works & doesn't works when it comes to geling a team together, and how to a...
2021-06-08
39 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#41 Training the Triathlon - with Mark Deely & Ross Bennett
Recreational triathlete Mark Deely and Head of Performance Ross Bennett MSc discuss getting involved in triathlons. They provide tips and advice to those new to triathlon, what equipment you need, using a training programme and planning your nutrition. Plus, race-day strategies and how to fully enjoy the experience. A fascinating analysis of both the scientific basis of triathlon training and practical tips for getting involved in this great event! 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...
2021-05-25
1h 03
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#40 GAA season returns - When, how & what to train?
Ciaran, Joe & Ross speak about the return of the GAA season. They discuss: - What week 1 should look like - The importance of being ready for week 3 - The do's and don'ts of how to prepare your players over the coming months - Technical/Tactical/Physical/Psycho-social/Lifestyle considerations - Leave your players wanting more - Joe's appearance on rival podcast shows and his 'confusion' at Ciaran's late-night wedding party! The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
2021-05-11
1h 01
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#39 GAA Coaching with Jim McCorry
DSS Coaches Joe Coulter and Steven Poacher are joined by ex-Armagh and Down Manager Jim McCorry. Jim talks about his coaching philosophy; coaching journey and working under Kieran McGeeney. He also gives great advice on how to manage the referee; have difficult conversations with players and how he sees where the game of Gaelic football is going in the next 10 years. A fascinating insight into a coach with over 30 years experience with clubs and counties. The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com This episode is sponsored by www.RYPT.ap...
2021-04-27
1h 07
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#38 Playing with the Mind - with Sports Psychologist Osiro Imoedemhe
DSS Head of Performance Ross Bennett speaks to Sports Pyschologist Osiro Imoedemhe (Lead Academy Psychologist for QPR FC). They discuss all things from the meaning of sports psychology; difference between sports psychology and well being; mental health and its importance in sport; London GAA and working as a black woman in sport; purposeful practice and working with coaches. The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com This episode is part of DSS' initiative of #PromotingDiverseTalent Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming coaching & sport science Webinars, vid...
2021-04-13
1h 01
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#37 Female Sport Roundtable
DSS Coach Caoimhe Morris is this week joined on a coaching roundtable about female sports by WGPA Chair Maria Kinsella, FAI & Wexford Youths Coach Lizzy Kent and Head Coach of Dublin Lion's Basketball men's team Erin Bracken. They discuss: - the impact that amalgamation of the GPA and WGPA will have on female participation; - the stars of female participation in GAA, soccer, basketball and rugby; - do female-only coaching courses work? - the significance of streaming/showing women's sport. A fascinating episode on some really important topics and issues. The Locker Room Podcast is brought to y...
2021-03-30
39 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#36 S&C with School, Club and International Rugby - with Rob Cassidy
DSS Head of Education and Rugby Coach Caoimhe Morris is joined by Rugby S&C Coach Rob Cassidy. Rob currently works as a S&C coach with Young Munster RFC, Cistercian College Roscrea and IRFU Clubs team, having previously been with Tipperary GAA. They discuss- establishing underage GAA Academy development structures; S&C in Senior Cup Teams, AIL and International Club Rugby; what makes a great team from a support staff perspective; and the evolving game of rugby and how Rob ensures his players are in top physical form. A really interesting episode from someone embedded in the game.
2021-03-16
50 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#35 Modern Inter-County Management - with Longford's Padraic Davis
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...
2021-03-02
57 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#34 GK Coaching Roundtable - with Chris Kerr, Liam Swift & Ross Bennett
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...
2021-02-16
1h 18
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#33 The Future of Rugby Coaching - with Jeff Neville
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 ch...
2021-02-02
1h 09
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#32 Off-Season Training during COVID
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...
2021-01-19
57 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#31 All-Ireland Football Final Review 2020
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...
2020-12-23
49 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#30 Youth Coaching Roundtable - with Brian Cuthbert, Shane Smith, Barry Mullane & Ciaran Deely
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...
2020-12-15
1h 30
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#29 Nutrition in the Modern Era - with David Dunne
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...
2020-11-24
1h 34
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#28 Building a Successful Team - with Aidan O Brien
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...
2020-11-15
1h 45
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#27 The World Cup Experience & Coach Development - with Paul Hall
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...
2020-10-27
1h 01
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#26 Bonus Episode- So you want to be an Inter-County GAA Manager?
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
2020-10-19
12 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#25 The Power of Play in Coaching - with Owen Mooney
Well-known youth coach Owen Mooney joins Ciaran this week to discuss a range of topics about coaching kids and developing youth players and coaches. Owen works as the Learning & Games Development Coordinator at Dublin GAA, having previously worked for Ulster GAA, Special Olympics Ireland and Rockland GAA in New York. The discussion touches on all of his past experiences, plus his PhD research about the Power of Play, his collaboration with iCoachKids, and what a coaching session with the local U7 GAA team looks like! This episode is sponsored by RYPT - who offer the best software...
2020-10-13
1h 40
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#24 Coaching Roundtable- with Colm Nally & Steven Poacher
This Live Podcast episode was a Coaching Roundtable session with well-known GAA coaches Colm Nally and Steven Poacher joining Ciaran Deely and Ross Bennett. The lads discussed a number of coaching concepts from their experiences with amateur and professional teams in GAA and soccer, at both club and Inter-county level. They discuss designing a session plan; isolated practice versus a match scenario-based approach; S&C programmes for U13-U16 teams; can a GK be a great coach; and the benefits of 'Arrival Activities' for your players. This episode is sponsored by RYPT - who offer the best s...
2020-09-29
1h 13
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#23 Coaching for Development - Then & Now with Paul Furlong
Ross Bennett is joined by QPR FC U18 Head Coach Paul Furlong to speak about coaching young players and how things have changed in the last number of years when it comes to developing a holistic player development programme. They talk through his successful playing career with Chelsea, Watford, QPR and Birmingham City; a Day in a Life of an Academy Coach; Then & Now- have we lost something? and some common characteristics in players that have 'made it', including his own son Darnell who currently plays for WBA in the Premier League. This episode is sponsored by...
2020-09-22
39 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#22 Building Team Spirit - with Steven Poacher
Joe Coulter is joined this week by our special guest- Gaelic football coach Steven Poacher- to discuss Stevie's fascinating coaching career path and how he helps build team spirit with any group of players he gets involved with. They speak about his time with the Carlow Senior football team, his involvement on the club scene in Co. Down and information about his proposed pitch-based coaching clinic this coming December. Along the way they discuss his coaching philosophy; how to drive a winning mentality; future aspirations in coaching; and the lads chat about his successful, yet sometimes controversial, team tactics! Y...
2020-09-08
45 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
#21 Performance for the Big Day - with Andrew Wiseman
Sport Scientist & Coach Ross Bennett is joined this week by Head of Performance at Utah Royals FC Women's team Andrew Wiseman. Andrew speaks about his current role working in the US; what he learned from his previous positions with Glasgow Celtic FC Women, Exeter City FC 1st team, Chelsea FC Community and Shamrock Rovers FC, among others. Ross & Andrew discuss performing on the big day; what strategies and training modalities you can use to maximise this performance; and how to create a trusting yet challenging environment for your players. This is a really great episode with loads of practical...
2020-09-01
1h 15
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The Terry Phelan Interview- Big Jack, World Cup '94, India & beyond
Ciaran is joined this week by his good friend, the legendary ex-Ireland international Terry Phelan! They talk about their time working together in India for Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League; what really drives him to travel and explore across different continents & countries both as a coach and a person; and the long list of clubs Terry played for including Leeds, Man City, Chelsea, Everton, and of course, the Crazy Gang at Wimbledon. Terry recalls making his senior international debut for Ireland; memories of recently-deceased Jack Charlton; how Big Jack handed them kegs of Guinness in America...
2020-08-25
1h 31
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
Holistic Approach to Coaching- with Erica Suter & Ivi Casagrande
Ivi Casagrande and Erica Suter join our hosts Caoimhe Morris and Ross Bennett this week for a discussion on developing youth and female athletes; creating a flourishing environment for your players; the importance of doing the basics well; and what it's like working as a female in the S&C industry. Ivi is S&C Coach for the Orlando Pride soccer team in the US and a former professional football player in Brazil. She can be found on her excellent Twitter page @ivicasagrande Erica is a well known youth female athlete S&C Coach in the US, is host...
2020-08-18
1h 25
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
East Belfast GAA- A New Way! with Dave McGreevy & Declan Bogue
East Belfast GAA club co-founder Dave McGreevy describes setting up a club from scratch; what it means to be a cross community GAA club; his hopes for the future of the club. While Declan Bogue gives a fascinating overview of GAA in Ulster and the North. This episode is supported 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 www...
2020-08-11
1h 34
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The Turlough O Brien Interview- What really was 'Carlow Rising'
Turlough O Brien joins Joe & Ciaran this week to discuss his 6 years as Carlow Senior Football Manager and to give some great insight into what really was 'Carlow Rising'! In this wide ranging interview, Turlough speaks about what it is like to coach & manage at the highest level of the GAA; how changing the mindset of the Carlow players & fans was key; the uniqueness of his coach Stevie Poacher; the pride he felt in seeing kids all over the county wearing the Carlow jersey; the highs & lows of his time as Manager; how the CPA have got it wrong...
2020-08-04
1h 22
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The Jonas Dodoo Interview Part 2- Developing World Class Speed
Jonas Dodoo joins us once again for Part 2 of this fascinating episode with hosts Ross Bennett and Ben Smalley. Jonas is the Head Coach of Speed Works and has years experience working with Olympic sprint athletes and in team sports such as rugby and football. In Part 2 they speak about transferring across speed from athletics into team sports, deceleration and Jonas gives tips on training speed for S&C coaches, sport scientists and technical coaches working in the applied sports field. This episode is supported by RYPT - who offer the best software package for fitness professionals & gym...
2020-07-28
33 min
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The Jonas Dodoo Interview Part 1- Developing World Class Speed
QPR FC Sport Scientists Ross Bennett & Ben Smalley are joined by world-renowned sprint coach Jonas Dodoo internationally renowned sprint coach Jonas Dodoo (@EatSleepTrain_). Jonas is the Head Coach of Speed Works, has an MSc in Coaching Science and has studied and worked alongside Olympics coach Dan Pfaff. Jonas has also worked with Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford and consulted for teams such as Arsenal FC and Bath Rugby Club. You can follow Jonas on Twitter at @EatSleepTrain_ or at www.speedworks.training The lads speak about Jonas' history and coaching experience, his sprinting philosophy and they g...
2020-07-21
1h 19
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The Ben Bradley Interview- Preparing Premier League Academy Footballers
QPR FC Sport Scientists Ross Bennett & Ben Smalley are joined by Ben Bradley- Head of Academy Sport Science & Medicine at Premier League side Bournemouth FC. Among many other things in this fascinating episode, they discuss: youth academy games programme; an integrated coaching & sport science approach; monitoring growth & maturation; and the Movement Competency Matrix Ben designed for Bournemouth FC's young academy football players. This episode is supported 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...
2020-07-07
1h 38
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
High Performance Coaching & Sport Science
Ciaran, Joe and Ross this week discuss setting up a high performance model of coaching and sport science- while looking back on their 4 years working with the London Gaelic football team as Manager, Coach and Head of Performance respectively. The analyse what makes a good coach; how to design a player Individual Action Plan (IAP); their experience of devising Position Essentials for their team; how to build and scaffold a training session & weekly training plan; and some practical advice for coaches on how to implement elite-level sport science support for your team. The Locker Room Podcast is...
2020-06-30
1h 30
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The Rob Pacey Interview- S&C, Podcasts & 2nd Incomes
Ross & Ciaran are joined this week by world-renowned Podcaster Rob Pacey- host of the Pacey Performance Podcast- to discuss trends in the S&C world; what makes a really good practitioner & guest; how his playing career later helped his coaching career; what are some of the additional skills to create a second income stream; and what are the next steps for his extremely successful podcast show. You can follow Rob on Twitter at @Strengthofsc This episode is supported by RYPT - who offer the best software package for fitness professionals & gyms and gives you the ability to...
2020-06-21
1h 19
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
The Rich Clarke Interview - COD, Agility & the UKSCA
QPR FC Sport Scientists Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett are this week joined by Lecturer and Researcher Rich Clarke- the Agility guru- to talk about Change of Direction, Agility and the UKSCA, of which Rich is currently a Board Member. In the first half, Rich and the lads discuss some challenging topics about the role of the UKSCA, its exam processes, and how Graduates can make themselves stand out from the crowd. In the second half, Rich speaks about factors involved in training COD & agility; challenges in testing change of direction; and his 'Deceleration Deficit' concept. Not one to be...
2020-05-26
1h 41
The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
Bonus Episode- How to break into the Sport Science industry
Coach and Sport Scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by regular co-host Ross Bennett- QPR FC Academy Head of Performance- and also by QPR S&C Coach and recent Sport Science Graduate Ben Smalley to chat about how to break into the professional sports industry, and lessons they've all learned along the way. They also analyse the positives and negatives of the UKSCA accreditation process. A must watch episode for any graduates or people who are interested in the S&C/Sport Science industry in general. www.DeelySportScience.com
2020-05-22
28 min