Archive for category: Coaching

U-16 Trial
Our under 16 management team for 2007 held a trial in Gortletteragh on Sunday morning last and despite the poor weather, were very pleased with the outcome. Some new players showed up very well which is what trials are all about. A special thanks to Gortletteragh for the use of their grounds. All players will be contacted by management.

U-17 Squad
This squad continue their work on Saturday next in the sports complex, Ck-on-Shannon at the usual time of 10.45am.The usual bus times and routes will apply.

New Coaching Officer
Congrats to Martin Mc Gowan who was elected to the post of Coaching Officer at convention on Sunday last and a word of thanks to Michael Dolan who stepped down to concentrate on the development of Hurling in the North Leitrim area.

 

 

15-Dec-06 by Thomas Keenan

Foundation Level Hurling Course
To help get club personnel or teachers confident in coaching the skills of hurling, we have in conjunction with Sligo GAA, organised a Foundation Level Coaching course, which will take place in Tubbercurry GAA grounds on Saturday December 2nd, commencing at 10.00 am. We would appeal to anyone with an interest in hurling, male and female to attend this course. If you have already completed the foundation for Football you only need to do the practical part of this course. Details can be got by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or members of the Hurling Board.

Under 17 Development Squad
Our under 17 development squad will continue training on Saturday next 02/12 in the Sports complex, Ck ? on ? Shannon commencing at 10.45. All players should report at the complex by 10.30 and bring runners. Bus routes are the same as last week. Further details can be had by Gareth Phelan 087 7989876 or Seamus Mallon 086 8334614.

Coaching Courses
Any club wishing to host a foundation level coaching course should contact Thomas Keenan or any member of the coaching committee. Our level one course will commence in early 2007.

Vocational School Connacht Final
We lost out to Roscommon in a very entertaining final played in Drumshanbo on Wednesday last. Leitrim held a one point lead at half time but Roscommon pulled away in the second half and had the bad luck of hitting the post on two occasions in the second half. Well done to players and mentors on reaching the final.

Coaching calender
Our 2007 coaching calender will be published in the next week and will contain details of all coaching events for the next twelve month?s. We will also have a calender detailing all coaching seminars taking place in Connacht.

 

 

30-Nov-06 by Thomas Keenan

GAA National Coaching Conference
The 4th annual GAA coaching conference will this year be hosted in Croke park from Friday, November 24th to Sunday November 26th. This year a new dimension has been added and for the first time the conference will address key medical issues specific to player welfare.

The conference will be officially opened on Friday evening with two discussion topics. On Saturday the conference programme will combine a cross sectional theme targeting coaches, administrators and referees as part of the GAA games development CARE foundation. This year the conference will also include a full GAA suppliers exhibition village. Cost this year will be 75 Euro per delegate. All clubs should check out the programme as there is something of interest for everyone including topics on pitch maintainance.

For further information on booking places ,
Please contact: GAA National Coaching + Medical Conference, Invent building, DCU, Dublin 9. Telephone 01- 7007578 for delegates. 087- 9219217 for sponsorship / exhibition details.

Hurling in Leitrim ? The way forward
A meeting will take place in the Bush Hotel on Thursday 16/11 at 8pm to discuss the way forward for both Hurling and camogie in Leitrim. All clubs are asked to send a delegate to this meeting even if they don?t field teams at present. Mr. Damien Coleman, Hurling director for Connacht will attend this meeting. Primary and Post Primary Teachers and any personnel from other Counties currently working in Leitrim are asked to attend.

Under 17 Development Squad
An under 17 development squad will commence training on Saturday next 19/11 in the Sports complex, Ck ? on ? Shannon, commencing at 10.45 am. Players to report by 10.30. All players on the under 16 panel of 2005 and players from this years minor squad still eligible for minor in 2007 are asked to attend. Other players will be contacted by either Gareth Phelan 087 7989876 or Seamus Mallon 086 8334614. All players are asked to bring runners as the session will be indoors. Bus routes as follows:

Ballinamore 9.00, Carrigallen 9.15, Aughavas Pitch 9.30, Cloone Pitch 9.45, Mohill 10.00, Dromod 10.10, Annaduff 10.20, Complex 10.30.

Kinlough 8.45, Manorhamilton 9.15, Dromahair 9.30, Drumkeerin 9.50, Drumshanbo 10.15, Complex 10.30.

Coaching Courses
Any club wishing to host a foundation level coaching course should contact Thomas Keenan or any member of the coaching committee. Our level one course will commence in early 2007.

 

 

14-Nov-06 by Thomas Keenan

Hurling Coaching Session.

Paudi Butler the recently appointed director of hurling, will give a coaching workshop on Thursday evening next in the sports complex Ck ?on ? Shannon, commencing at 6 pm. Paudi will work with a group of young hurlers where coaches can observe and from approx 7.15pm he will work with the coaches themselves and also speak with club administrators . This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in Hurling or camogie to come along, watch and listen to what Paudi has to say. We would welcome any Teacher?s , primary and post primary to come along also.

Development Squads.

Our development squad sessions for this season concluded on Saturday last with an under 14 blitz in Curry, Co. Sligo. The Leitrim squad had a successful day, defeating squads from Sligo and Fermanagh, loosing only to Roscommon in their last game. The team were short players from St. Mary?s, and Sean O? Heslins due to the under 16 final . We in coaching would like to thank all players involved in the squads for this year and wish them well in the future. We would also like to thank team mentors Martin Mc Gowan, Jerome Quinn, Barney Breen, James Holohan and Eamon Mc Gowan for all the work they put into the squads during the year.

Post Primary 2nd year Blitz

Drumshanbo Vocational school won the Michael Mc Guinness shield, when they beat Drumkeerin Vocational school in the final of this blitz day played last week in Drumshanbo. Teams from Mohill and Carrigallen Vocational schools along with a team from the Marion College, Mohill took part in the Blitz. Their were many fine individual performances on the day and all schools can be pleased with their teams. Denise Sorohan, Captain of the Drumshanbo team accepted the Michael Mc Guinness Shield on behalf of her team and her performances in every game suggest that she will be playing Ladies Inter County before long. Well done to all who took part.

 

 

29-Oct-06 by Thomas Keenan

[b]GAA National Coaching Conference.[/b]
The 4th annual GAA coaching conference will this year be hosted in Croke park from Friday, November 24th to Sunday November 26th. This year a new dimension has been added and for the first time the conference will address key medical issues specific to player welfare.

The conference will be officially opened on Friday evening , followed by a function to honour our top coaches. On Saturday the conference programme will combine a cross sectional theme targeting coaches, administrators and referees as part of the GAA games development CARE foundation. This year the conference will also include a full GAA suppliers exhibition village. Cost this year will be 65 Euro per delegate.

For further information on booking places or for sponsorship / exhibition opportunities
Please contact.. GAA National Coaching + Medical Conference, Invent building, DCU, Dublin 9. Telephone 01- 7007578 for delegates. 087- 9219217 for sponsorship / exhibition details.

[b]First year Post Primary blitz ? Brady cup Blitz[/b]
Our first year Post Primary blitz took place in Manorhamilton on Tuesday September 26th. Seven Schools took part and despite the weather , a wonderfull days football was served up. The final was contested between Carrick Community School and St. Clares Manorhamilton with St. Clares winning by a point at the final whistle. Well done to all who took part.

[b]Under 10 Blitz.[/b]
The next series of under 10 blitz will take place on Saturday 14/10/2006.
Games will commence at 10.30 and will be conditioned to allow only one solo and one hop after which the ball must be played away.

Venue? Annaduff
Teams? Annaduff , Dromahair , Mohill and
Aughawillan / Drumreilly.

Venue? St. Marys
Teams? St. Marys, Cloone , Aughavas , Kiltubrid and Drumkeerin.

[b]Coaching Calander[/b]
Our Coaching calander for 2006/07 will be published shortly and will contain details of all seminars and events for the next year.

[b]Coaching Courses[/b]
Any club wishing to host a foundation level coaching course should contact Thomas Keenan or any member of the coaching committee.

 

 

10-Oct-06 by Thomas Keenan