Introduction A recent post on social media made the point that Sports Psychology support in the GAA is where Strength and Conditioning was 15 years ago. If we look at where Strength and Conditioning is now in the GAA, we [...]
FAQs: Studying the Undergraduate Strength & Conditioning Pathway at Setanta College How is the Undergraduate Pathway delivered? The Setanta strength & conditioning certificates and degree is delivered through blended learning. This means that the lectures (written and video) are pre-recorded [...]
In our latest article, Setanta lecturer and S&C Coach Greg Bennett discusses important aspects to consider in a youth player pathway. Through his coaching business GB Coaching, Greg leads the Youth Player Pathway in Raheny GAA and details how this [...]
Overview of Psychological Skills Training Psychological Skills Training (PST) has long been a neglected aspect of many sports. This may be due to a lack of understanding of the value of these skills or a lack of certainty around the [...]
Strength & Conditioning in the GAA Split Season Introduction of the Split Season In early 2021, a motion was passed at GAA congress stating that the GAA season would be split “between inter-county and club by stipulating that the All-Ireland [...]
Background Taking place from April 1st to May 1st this year, Ramadan is a holy month in Islam. With nearly 2 billion followers worldwide, it is a time for family and social activities centred around prayer and/or faith. During the [...]
For International Women's Day 2022, we have spoken to two Setanta graduates about their experiences as a woman in the coaching industry. With 'Break the Bias' being the theme of this year's International Women's Day, we aksed Annie McCarra and [...]
The Tipperary Camogie County board has announced two new partnerships that will support the development of players, structures and facilities within the county. Today’s landmark announcement will see Alpha Drives Ltd. become the county’s main sponsor while an athletic development [...]
What team/organization are you completing your internship with, your role and for how long? During my 6 month internship with SAS, I worked with 3 different teams/campaigns. Paul Roos Gimnasium - I was the head S&C for the u15s rugby [...]
Tipperary GAA has announced plans to overhaul its athletic development structures, aiming to create a formalised pathway for players from academy to senior level. Through a new partnership with Setanta College, the county is implementing an integrated approach that will [...]
