Starting my coaching journey.
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It's a long road from here to Croke Park on All Ireland day but we all have to start somewhere.
Now that the hurling season is over, more or less.....
I've been roped into a coaching role for the kids. That's the problem with being involved in a club, you keep getting drawn further and further in to it.
To be honest I don't mind as I'm down there every week with my own kids anyway, I always get drawn into helping one of the groups when I'm spotted and I love the sport. So getting officially involved next year is the next logical step.
They did ask my at the start of this year but I was being selfish and wanted to spend more time on my own training rather than the kids since I had so much to do to get up to speed.
I'll be in a better place for next year and they are running an official level one coaching course in my home club over the winter so it would be hard to pass up on the opportunity when it's on the doorstep. Otherwise I would end up travelling a long way another year for something similar and with strangers.
Last night was the first night and while it felt like every other course I've done for work over the years, the fact it was based on hurling and sports meant I actually enjoyed it for a change.
This is night one of six and we started with the usual intro's and ice breakers.
Moved onto the course outline and then focused on the environment that coaching creates for these young players and how we can try to keep as many playing for as long as possible.
At this age it's all about making it fun and inclusive above all else. The skills and competitiveness will come over time but to start the young players journey it's all about how we interact with them and make it a positive experience.
More to follow over the next six weeks but I think it's a good thing gain a new qualification and with all of my family involved in the club nice to help it thrive and for the kids to have me there.
Now that the hurling season is over, more or less.....
I've been roped into a coaching role for the kids. That's the problem with being involved in a club, you keep getting drawn further and further in to it.
To be honest I don't mind as I'm down there every week with my own kids anyway, I always get drawn into helping one of the groups when I'm spotted and I love the sport. So getting officially involved next year is the next logical step.
They did ask my at the start of this year but I was being selfish and wanted to spend more time on my own training rather than the kids since I had so much to do to get up to speed.
I'll be in a better place for next year and they are running an official level one coaching course in my home club over the winter so it would be hard to pass up on the opportunity when it's on the doorstep. Otherwise I would end up travelling a long way another year for something similar and with strangers.
Last night was the first night and while it felt like every other course I've done for work over the years, the fact it was based on hurling and sports meant I actually enjoyed it for a change.
This is night one of six and we started with the usual intro's and ice breakers.
Moved onto the course outline and then focused on the environment that coaching creates for these young players and how we can try to keep as many playing for as long as possible.
At this age it's all about making it fun and inclusive above all else. The skills and competitiveness will come over time but to start the young players journey it's all about how we interact with them and make it a positive experience.
More to follow over the next six weeks but I think it's a good thing gain a new qualification and with all of my family involved in the club nice to help it thrive and for the kids to have me there.