1. Venue:Moyle Rovers, Tipperary Date:Saturday 27 th March 2010 Introductions: Maire Halvey Munster Administrator Presenter:Michael Ryan Coaches:Noel O Connor Mary Beades Nora Aherne Key2Coaching

2. OUTCOMES At the end of this session you will have a better understanding of how: To plan Organise Deliver Evaluate A ‘typical’ team training session

3. PRE SESSION Notification -Text etc Planning the Session Ensure to prepare for session well in advance What is your goal for that session Over Organise – have lots to do!! (Variety) Organisation Arrive Early to Set up i.e. Pitch, Lights, Equipment Greet each player individually Roll call Time Keeping Establish good behaviour Coach/Players etc Start and Finish on time stated Attire - Make good first impression Enthusiasm of the Coach

4. SESSION Typical Format of a Session: 1.Warm Up (1 st activity demanding with kids) 10 – 15 mins 2. Main Body of Session 50 mins A. Individual and Group Practices on specific skill’s B. Conditioned Games with focus on specific skill B. Game 3. Cool Down 10 mins Length of session Min: 1hr Max: 1 ½ hrs

5. SESSION ORGANISATIONAL HINTS On Whistle – activity stops and jog to coach Gather in semi circle when addressing group and ensure you can see all players Gather footballs in centre Separate giddy players Face players away from distractions Either you or someone demonstrate task Control your voice Don’t spend too much time talking

6. POST SESSION ANALYSIS Session Feedback Coach Analysis Communication Team Talks TEAM “Together Everybody Achieves More”

7. POST SESSION CHECKED & COMPLETED 1. Session Feedback - Excellent – Good - Fair 2. Coach needs to Analyse, Correct, Improve her/his own performance Basic Coach Assessment Ability to plan /10 to implement plan /10 to communicate/10 to involve group/10 to cater for individual needs /10 to observe and correct /10 to use facilities and equipment/10 to teach skills /10 to provide safe environment/10 to provide enjoyment /10 3. Communication – Player management - Upcoming events – games, training etc 4. Team Talk

8. CONCLUSION Remember 5 P’s & 3 C’s! Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance! C raic All players enjoy being involved C ompany All players feel part of the team C hallenge All players feel challenged “FAIL 2 prepare is 2 prepare 2 FAIL”

9. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Evaluation form completion

10. Ready.. Steady.. Play. Volunteer Recruitment Programme Unlocking the Potential Coach Education Programme FUNdamentals Level 1 - Club Mentor Workshop - Rules Seminar for Mentors Further Resources Available For Further information on above resources contact: George Young, Munster Ladies Gaelic Football Development Officer, Mob: 087 4158417 Email: georgeyoung99@hotmail.comgeorgeyoung99@hotmail.com