Sports Scholarships and Programmes Guidance Counsellors Information Day 5th Sept 2017

Sports Clubs at Maynooth University Paul Davis, MU Sports Officer Daragh Moran, Clubs and Societies Officer

Barry Prenderville, Soccer Scholarship Sports Barry Prenderville, Soccer Barry Fennelly, Golf Jenny Duffy, GAA Tom McKeown, Rugby

Indoor Clubs Team Basketball Olympic Handball Volleyball Individual Badminton Chess Dance Darts Juggling Snooker & Pool Strength & Conditioning Trampoline Yoga

Indoor Club (continued) Martial Arts Aikido American Kenpo Karate Archery Boxing Fencing Judo Kickboxing Self Defence Taekwondo Wrestling

Outdoor Sports Outdoor Individual / Off Campus Outdoor Team Canoe and Kayak Equestrian Golf Rovers Rowing Outdoor Team American Football Australian Rules Football Ultimate Frisbee GAA Camogie GAA Ladies Football GAA Hurling GAA Men’s Football Hockey Rugby

Barry Prenderville, MU Soccer Welcome Barry Prenderville, MU Soccer

Coaching Staff Ladies Coaching Staff Development Officer – Barry Prenderville Senior Squad Coach – James Callaghan Senior Squad Assistant – Gavin Kinsella B Squad Coach – Magaret Doyle B Squad - Carol Hannah Physiotherapist – Laura Ward (Performance Clinic) GK Coach – David Bourke MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Coaching Staff Men’s Coaching Staff Men’s Senior Coach – Garrett Dodril Men’s Senior Assistant – Martin Doyle Men’s B Squad Coach – Gavin Peers Men’s Senior GK Coach – David Bourke Men’s C Squad Coach – Ciaran Quinn Men’s D Squad/Fresher Coach – Paul O Brien Physiotherapy – Mark Kenneally (Performance Clinic) MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Fixture Schedule MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Ladies Third Level Competition Colleges & Universities Football league (WSCAI) October - March 3 Divisions (Regional) MUFC – Premier , Div 1, Div 2 Premier Division Maynooth University UCD UCC IT Carlow Sligo IT NUIG Intervarsity Finals Cup competition February – QF & Semi, Finals - March Tournament over 2/3 days Maynooth University – Recent record MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Men’s Third Level Competition Colleges & Universities Football league October - March 4 Divisions (Regional) Maynooth University – Premier , Div 1, Div 2 & Div 3 Premier Division Premier North Premier South Maynooth University Carlow IT UCD Waterford IT DIT University Limerick Trinity Athlone IT DCU UCC DKIT Cork IT Collingwood , Harding & Crowley Cups Cup competitions February - QF , Semi finals & finals February Tournament over 2/3 days MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

In Semester MU Soccer Scholarship Schedule In Semester Monday Pitch session 8am start Tuesday CUFL league Match/light session with LOI/WNL Kick off 2PM Meet at the Phoenix for pre match at 11am Wednesday CUFL league Match / Recovery day Thursday Pitch session/Recovery day Friday Day off Saturday LOI/WNL Match /Pitch Session Sunday Recovery day MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Supports Funding – Two Instalments- December & April CAO 60 point concession/ only if you reach 300 CAO points Mentored by current & former professional All coaches minimum Uefa B standard Access to third level highest standard competition Access to top quality facilities/future Academic Advise – Rose O Donavan Strength & Conditioning -Mark Kenneally & Performance Clinic Physiotherapy (Mark Kenneally) Training Pack Workshops Nutrition Time Management Rest & Recovery Sports Psychology Funding – Two Instalments- December & April MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Responsibilities Education- Maintaining high standards Playing – Maintaining high standards Injuries- Staff must be notified ASAP Three strike system (Scholarship Agreement) -Late for training or matches -Not wearing club kit -Respect for facilities, players & staff Accommodation (On campus scholars) MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Notable Undergraduates MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Notable Undergraduates MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Notable Graduates MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Notable Graduates MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Men Senior Squad MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Ladies Senior Squad MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Scholarship Application Apply to Maynooth University through the CAO in the usual way . (February 1st 2018) Apply for a soccer scholarship separately by April 1st 2018 (Email me for link) Fill in applications online through the MU website Applications are assessed Invited for Interview & assessment trial day in April Barry Prenderville 0867954367 barry.prendervill@mu.ie MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Soccer for Fun MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

FAI Coaching Course MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Questions? 0867954367 barry.prenderville@mu.ie Barry Prenderville MU Soccer Scholarship Programme 22/11/2018

Golf Scholarship Privilages Facilities Access to World Class Facilities on the University’s doorstep; -GUI National Academy and Carton House Golf Club  -Trackman Technology and Titleist National Fitting Centre -Two championships golf course at Carton House Golf Club -The Royal Dublin Golf Club Championship links course -Priority on-campus accommodation

Coaching Access to High performance golf support services; -Golf coaching & technical development -Performance analysis through a statistical software programme -Strength & conditioning, -Sports psychology workshops and consultations -Performance nutrition workshops and consultations - Essential clothing and equipment

Financial Support Access to R&A Foundation Individual Scholarship Scheme Funding to subsidise on-campus accommodation (*depending on category of scholarship award) Funding to subside competition entry, travel and other sports related costs

Tournaments World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) collegiate tournament schedule: Golfing Union of Ireland & Irish Ladies Golf Union - Irish Student Series Championships British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Golf - (WAGR) Invitational events International Collegiate events - Patriot All America, Arizona, USA among others European Sport Association (EUSA) - European University Golf Championships International University Sports Federation (FISU)- World University Games & Golf Championship

MU Golf Team Achievements Summary European University Golf Championship Silver - Men’s & Womens 2015 Bronze - Mens & Womens 2013 Bronze - Mens 2011 Gold – Mens 2009   All Ireland Cup’s & Shields Senior Cup - All – Ireland Winners 2015 Barton Shield - All Ireland Winners 2012 Irish Intervarsity Championships Irish Colleges Invitational - Winners 16’ Matchplay - Winners 08’,10,’11’ MatchPlay - Runner-up 15’,14’,13’

Further Information Barry Fennelly Golf Manager Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarship Maynooth University Sports Office T: 0861675056 E: barry.fennelly@mu.ie

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY GAA CLUB MUGAA HOME FROM HOME https://www.youtube.com/embed/VMrkRqROu_Q

MU GAA CLUB TEAMS Senior Football Intermediate Football Mens Football Club Hurling Club Senior Football Intermediate Football Junior Football Fresher 1 Fresher 2 Senior Hurling Intermediate Hurling Fresher Hurling 1 Fresher Hurling 2

MU GAA CLUB TEAMS Senior 1 Football Senior 2 football Fresher 1 & 2 Ladies Football Club MU GAA Gear Senior 1 Football Senior 2 football Fresher 1 & 2 Camogie Club Senior Camogie Intermediate Fresher Total Membership 500+ playing membership

Scholarship Programme Eligibility MU GAA CLUB Scholarship Programme Eligibility 2016-2017 GAA Scholars Represent county at minor grade upwards Attain a minimum of 300 cao points Application process Step 1: Online application Step 2: Interview Step 3: References -NB Six Elite teams Mens Football = 24 Hurling = 16 Ladies Football = 11 Camogie = 11 Post Grad Scholars=5 Total = 67

Scholarship Programme Scholarship Player Requirements MU GAA CLUB Scholarship Programme Scholarship Player Requirements Functional Screening Player Development Tracking High Performance Seminars Fitness Testing Analysis Performance goal setting Nutrition Cookery workshop Various performance workshops Video Analysis 60 points concession Financial Support Under Grad & Post Grad 90% training attendance Complete twice yearly fitness testing Represent inter county team Raise standard and intensity of training sessions Encouraging & Respectful Performance goal setting Commit to MU team Active involvement in GAA club Schools & Open Day representation

THE PRIDE, THE PASSION, THE BLUE

Competition Programme Objectives Premier 1 of Under 20 rugby – All-Ireland qualification. Division 1 All Ireland League.

Rugby Programme Objectives Improve each and every Player Strengthen the ‘Club – University’ link – increase and maintain numbers at ALL levels Ensure a strong team environment whereby players enjoy training, playing and socialising Improve coaching progressively Maintain a strong relationship with Leinster Rugby and the IRFU Provide representative players – Provincial / Ireland. This will improve reputation of the MU Barnhall programme and calibre of future applicants.

Representative Rugby MU Barnhall’s Darren Hudson (first year) Captained Ireland vs England in Oxford April 2017. Ireland 36 – 36 England

More Information Tom McKeown MU Barnhall Rugby Officer Thomas More Information Tom McKeown MU Barnhall Rugby Officer Thomas.mckeown@mu.ie