Meet Our GPO Mairead DalyIn 2019, Edenderry GAA appointed Mairead Daly as a full-time Games Promotion Officer. In a wide and varied role, Mairead is tasked with promoting Gaelic Games in Edenderry, including all local schools. Tel: 087 741 4534 The GAA Learning & Activity Planning WebsiteThe GAA has a dedicated Learning Portal with a strong focus on Coaching & Games. We would encourage all of our coaches to create and account with the page. There is a wide variety of on-line courses available and an extensive activity planner for coaching sessions. Click Here here to get started... Edenderry GAA Player Pathway DocumentDeveloped in 2019 the Edenderry GAA Player Pathway document is a guide to assist coaches, teachers & parents. It consistent with best practice nationally but tailored to the 'Edenderry Way'. It is a staged approach that maps a players journey throughout their development. Click Here to download the full document.... Edenderry GAA Coaching Assessment BookletsDeveloped by our GPO in conjunction with Offaly & Leinster GAA these Assessment Booklets designed to measure a players progress through the stages of the Player Pathway. Consistent with the targets of the Player Pathway it guides the coach through the process of regular assessment and also encourages the player to practice the skills at home. Click Here to access the documents for the relevant age group.... Recovery SessionsDeveloped by our GPO in conjunction with Offaly GAA C&G these Recovery Sessions are designed to ensure our players are given the resources to recover efficiently and effectively. GPO Schools Coaching ProgrammeA major element of the work of our GPO, Mairead, focuses on coaching within the Primary Schools. By following the staged approach of the player pathway Mairead ensures that the children receives the fundamentals of Gaelic Games Coaching that is consistent with what they will encounter at the club. Click here for more details on the schools coaching programme... CÚL REDZ Coaching NurseryEstablished in 2011, our CUL REDZ Coaching Nursery has become synonymous with Edenderry GAA. The programme provides and fun and exciting introduction to the family of Gaelic Games. It's indoor through the winter months and continues outdoors in the Summer and is a core element of the work of our GPO. Click here for some sample sessions... GAA Go Games - Every Child Gets a Go!GAA Go Games are small-sided games with modified rules in both Hurling (Go Hurling) and Gaelic Football (Go Gaelic). They form a central element of GAA policy on games for children up to and including the Under-12 age grade. This success format where every child is involved ensures that no players are sitting on the sidelines. Click here for more information on the concept.... GAA Fun Do & Ucan ResourcesProduced by the GAA a number of years ago, these resources have stood the test of time and are still relevant today. We encourage coaches & parents alike to refer to them to assist with the development of correct coaching standards. Click Here to access the Resource Packs... Our Games, Our Code - Maintaining Appropriate Levels of BehaviourMaintaining Appropriate Levels of Behaviour in our Work with Children & Young People complements Sport Ireland Code of Ethics and the Code of Behaviour (Underage), the joint Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport and addresses the appropriate levels of behaviour, practice and conduct required from our young players, officials, coaches, trainers, mentors, supporters, parents/guardians and clubs. Click Here for more info.... |
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