Conor Shannon is the Performance and Talent Development Lead with Clare GAA. Graduating from the BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences at the University of Limerick in 2020, he subsequently pursued a MSc in Strength & […]
Conor Shannon is the Performance and Talent Development Lead with Clare GAA. Graduating from the BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences at the University of Limerick in 2020, he subsequently pursued a MSc in Strength & […]
So much research is being published on coaching, it’s hard to keep up. Here are four new papers that I’ve chosen to update our curriculum on the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching. These papers provide […]
Recently, PESS PhD researcher Karol Dillon had the opportunity to join Kevin O’Brien on the Humans of Gaelic Football podcast to discuss his PhD research on the complex, and often misunderstood, world of bilaterality […]
Writing a research project is often a novel step for many coaches on the programme. This is especially true considering that typically half of the cohort are coming in via Recognition of Prior Learning; that […]
This study investigated coaching practices in female Gaelic football in Ireland, with specific emphasis on coaches’ perception of the role of strength and speed training on performance. Strength and speed training was regularly implemented by […]
Whether looking to improve performance or accelerate rehabilitation, coaches and applied sport scientists are frequently required to select one intervention over another. How do they make sure that they are selecting something that works over […]
University of Limerick graduate, Evan Talty, who studied MSc Applied Sports Coaching in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (PESS). Evan has over 25 years of experience in Gaelic Games, and recently joined the […]
It was an enormous honour to present on skill development at the Gaelic Games conference in November. My presentation, alongside many others, is now available: Some key points covered within the presentation: We cannot talk […]
Guest speakers are critical to the MSc Applied Sports Coaching, providing insights into their practice and stimulating the coaches on the programme to reflect on their context. Specific activities before and after the guest sessions […]
The Last Twelve Months: Research and Revisions The past year has been defined by the PhD intervention within a GAA development squad setting, chapter writing, journal submissions, and the inevitable revisions that accompany peer review. […]