Information for:

Home » Coaching

Becoming a Coach

If you would like to become a coach please contact the National Governing Body of your sport to get details of coaching courses being run in your area. To view your NGB's contact details please use of NGB contact finder below.

NGB Contact Finder

To view contacts details for any NGB please use the contact finder below.

 

 

Coaching Development Programme for Ireland

The Coaching Development Programme for Ireland, formerly the National Coaching Development Programme (NCDP), aims to facilitate the development of coaching and coach education in Ireland. The programme operates in partnership with National Governing Bodies and other agencies to develop an internationally recognised coach education system.

Coaching Strategy for Ireland

The Coaching Strategy for Ireland has been developed in partnership with the Irish Sports Council (ISC) and Sport Northern Ireland (Sport NI).  This follows an extensive consultation process with coaches, athletes, national governing bodies of sport and other relevent agencies.

Coaching People with Disabilities

We have a new section on our website dedication to Coaching People with Disabilities click on link to view page.

Information for Coaches

Sport Factsheets.

Click on any of the topics below to download copies of the factsheets.

  1. Fuel & Fluid for Sport
  2. Fuel for Sport
  3. The Female Athlete
  4. Get Fit for Sport
  5. Planning for Success
  6. Lifestyle - Getting the balance right
  7. Circuit Training - Development of Strength & Conditioning
  8. Nutrition - Feeding Performance
  9. Making Weight - Tipping the scales for success
  10. Hydration - You are what you drink

Coaching Services Team

Coaching Services Team

Declan O'Leary Head Of Coaching Services
Catherine Bird Coach Education Development Officer
Liam Moggan Coach Education Development Officer
Hayley Harrison Coach Education Development Officer
Fiona Larkin Coach Education Development Officer
Tadhg Lambe Coach Education Development Officer
Adrian Byrne Coach Education Development Officer

NB: Click on each member of staff's name to view their main area's of responsiblities
and their associated NGB's.