Cork GAA will host its Annual Strength & Conditioning Conference for Club Coaches on Saturday, 29th November, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to explore best practices in Strength & Conditioning across clubs, schools, and intercounty teams. With a focus on youth and adult development for both male and female athletes, speakers will share insights drawn from Gaelic games, soccer, and rugby.
Conference Theme
"Building & Rebuilding Robust, Athletic Teams and Athletes: Insights from Gaelic Games, Soccer, and Rugby"
Keynote Speakers & Panel Discussion
Paudie Roche
Physical Performance Specialist; Former Lead S&C Coach, Arsenal Women and Academy
Topic: Building Durable Female and Academy Athletes – S&C Strategies from Arsenal FC
Gordon Brett
Rehabilitation Coach; Former S&C/Rehab Coach with Leinster, Munster, and Wasps Rugby
Topic: Rebuilding the High-Performance Athlete – Rehab Strategies from Elite Rugby
Cathal O’Brien
S&C Coach; Cork Senior Hurlers and Ballinhassig Senior Hurlers
Topic: Bulletproofing the Club Hurler – S&C Strategies from Club and Intercounty Hurling
Aidan O’Connell
High Performance Manager, Cork GAA; S&C Coach, Carrigaline Senior Footballers
Topic: Optimising Athlete Availability – S&C Strategies from Club and Intercounty Football
This is a fantastic opportunity for coaches at all levels to gain practical insights from experienced professionals and raise coaching standards within Ballincollig GAA.
Registration is available via all Cork GAA social media channels and the Cork GAA website.
