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 […]
Tag: Coaching
Developing your coaching through a research project on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching – PHIL KEARNEY.
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 […]
Strength and speed training practices of female Gaelic football coaches in Ireland.
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 […]
Distinguishing the truth from the myths in the sport sciences: Upcoming webinar alert – Dr. Phil Kearney.
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 Alumni Spotlight: Evan Talty
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 […]
Skill Development in Gaelic Games – Dr Phil Kearney.
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 Offer Insights on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching – dr phil kearney.
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 […]
Reflections on My PhD Journey in PESS: The Final Stretch – Karol Dillon.
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. […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Online Application Open for September 2025 Intake – Dr Phil Kearney.
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences invites applicants for the MSc Applied Sports Coaching. This innovative part-time two-year postgraduate programme will give 15 experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement […]
Do coaches fill their own cups? – Dr Phil Kearney.
“Having seen widespread burnout among sports coaches, the new UL graduate undertook a research project specialising in self-care for coaches entitled ‘Do Coaches Fill Their Own Cups?’” Limerick Voice recently featured the research project undertaken […]
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