Becoming a Head Coach: Leading Players and Staff — with Ross Bennett

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: 'Video Analysis for Coaches – From Match Prep to Player Development' Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on how coaches can use video analysis effectively across the full coaching process — from youth level right through to senior and inter-county environments. 📌 Topics include: • ⁠ 🎯 Using video for match preparation and opposition analysis•⁠ ⁠📊 Structuring simple and effective match reviews•⁠ ⁠👤 Supporting player development and IDPs through video•⁠ ⁠🧩 Working with units and position-specific learning•⁠ ⁠📱 Building player ownership using platforms like Hudl, Veo, and Performa Sports 🎧 Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1&nd=1&dlsi=5d0ae5e2c7ca40d5 Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 DSS membership provides new content every weekday, coaching practices, session-planning resources, webinars, our WhatsApp community, the DSS App and Coach Tyler, our AI-Coach Assistant. Courses and eBooklets are separate purchases, with member discounts available. Explore membership: https://www.dsscoaching.ie/coaching?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=locker_room Membership is €15 a month or €150 a year. Use POD20 for 20% off your first monthly or annual membership payment. Learn Adapt Perform.

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching SeriesHosted by: Brendan Delaney (DSS Coaching)Guest: Colm Crowley (Founder of Little Puckers & GAA Coach Developer) 🎧 Episode Title: Colm Crowley – Little Puckers, Youth Coaching & Building Grassroots GAA In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Brendan sits down with Colm Crowley, founder and owner of Little Puckers and an experienced Award 2 Hurling and Football Coach. Colm has worked with Cork, Dublin, and Sligo GAA as a Games Development Officer and coached multiple club and county teams across Ireland. From grassroots to county level, Colm shares why he’s passionate about youth development over elite adult coaching—and how initiatives like Little Puckers are shaping the future of GAA. In this episode, you’ll hear about:•⁠ ⁠🏑 The story behind Little Puckers and how it’s introducing kids to hurling in a fun, inclusive way.•⁠ ⁠💡 The inspirations that drove Colm into youth coaching and GAA development roles.•⁠ ⁠🛠 Key coaching initiatives he’s proud of and how they fit in the GAA world.•⁠ ⁠📖 His core coaching values & philosophy—and his one piece of advice for new coaches.•⁠ ⁠⚡ Quick-fire insights on great coaches, key players to watch, mistakes learned from, and what he’d change in GAA coaching. Listen here:Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IUSpotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football and Hurling coaching content. Become a DSS Coaching member to access:•⁠ ⁠Weekly video content across GAA coaching, S&C & player development•⁠ ⁠CPD webinars, downloadable eBooklets & exclusive blog content•⁠ ⁠Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching•⁠ ⁠Community forums & discounts on premium resources Membership Options:€15 for 1 month€150 for 12 months (2 months free!) Follow us:Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDCFacebook: /DSScoachingYouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Shane Keegan (Head of Coaching & Games, Laois GAA)

Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching)Guest: Dr Donal Hughes (Goalkeeping Coach, Academic & Innovator) In this engaging episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Ciaran sits down with Dr Donal Hughes, one of the most forward-thinking voices in Gaelic football goalkeeping. With a coaching approach shaped by experience, innovation, and a passion for the position, Donal has carved a unique path that blends multi-sport insight and on-the-ground goalkeeping practice. You can reach out to Donal by email on [email protected] And follow him on Twitter/X @GAKeeperCoach or Instagram @donaldochughesgkcoaching The conversation delves into a range of fascinating topics that will resonate with coaches, players, and analysts alike, including: • 🧤 Donal’s unconventional journey into goalkeeper coaching and why he chose to take a different route than the traditional badges path. • ⚽ His coaching principles around key areas such as positioning, movement, handling, shot-stopping, kick-outs, and the all-important mentality of a goalkeeper. • 🔄 How the modern goalkeeper’s role has evolved—and whether recent FRC rule changes are restricting their impact or allowed goalkeepers to instead focus on 1st principles. • 🧑‍🎓 Development advice for underage team coaches, including what separates top-level GKs from the rest. • 📋 Practical insights into structuring training sessions, integrating GKs with team training, and supporting them effectively on game-day.

Hosted by: Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney (DSS Coaching) Guest: Dr John Murphy (Lecturer in Coaching & Sport Science, SETU Waterford) In this insightful episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Barry and Brendan are joined by Dr John Murphy, a respected coach, sport scientist, and academic currently based at South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford. Known for his evidence-informed approach, John brings a unique blend of practical and academic experience to the conversation, drawing on his current research in development squads within Camogie. The discussion explores a wide range of thought-provoking topics for coaches and practitioners, including: • ⚡ The evolving physical demands of hurling and how they are being tracked and responded to. • 🔬 The integration of sport science into coaching environments to enhance performance and long-term development. • 🧠 Balancing the physical and mental demands on teenage boys and girls in high-performance youth sport. • 🔁 Planning for appropriate recovery between games in congested schedules. • 💥 Applying Bielsa’s “Murderball” concept within a Gaelic Games context to push intensity and tactical learning. • 📚 Best pedagogical practices for hurling coaches working across all age groups, focusing on athlete engagement and development. Whether you’re a coach, teacher, or sport scientist, this episode offers plenty of food for thought on how modern methods and research can be practically applied in the GAA world. 🔊 Tune in to hear how the blend of science and coaching is shaping the future of Gaelic Games. Listen here: Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube: buff.ly/36sGDJ2 ----------------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DSScoaching.ie 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 to the DSS Coaching Platform today for great rates: €15 for 1 month €150 for 12 months (2 months free) As part of your DSS Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games, fitness and gym programmes for your players & coaches, session plans, fitness sessions, videos, blogs, vlogs, gym programmes, videos of training games & practices Also discounted prices on Gaelic Football and Hurling Games eBooklets. Also check out our extremely popular new Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook: / DSScoaching Find us on Twitter at: @DeelySport @CiDeely @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @BarryMullane1 @Stevie_poacher @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC