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.

The National Coaching & Training Centre has evolved into Coaching Ireland with an all-island remit and a clear focus to lead the development of coaching in Ireland.  Following a review last year Coaching Ireland is gearing up to a new way of working to actively meet the demands and needs of coaches and coaching in Ireland.

Joint Statement on Coaching Strategy for Ireland

It is timely that in 2008, when the whole island of Ireland has seen the encouraging performances in Beijing, that both the Irish Sports Council and Sport Northern Ireland have endorsed and supported the Coaching Strategy for Ireland - The first strategy of its kind.

This initiative represents the beginning of a new level of partnership that will allow the two agencies to initiate joint planning for National Governing Bodies.  This new approach will lead to greater synergies for governing bodies in developing and sustaining their sports through targeted investment and support.

Coaching Ireland will take a lead role in highlighting the importance of quality coaching in developing our athletes and providing opportunities for participation.

Both the Irish Sports Council and Sport Northern Ireland would strongly encourage National Governing Bodies to engage with Coaching Ireland to ensure the successful implementation of this strategy for the benefit of coaching and sport on the island of Ireland.

Click on link to view Coaching Stategy for Ireland (2008 - 2012)