DSS Coaching Blog

Professionalism and Volunteerism in the GAA gaa Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has faced significant challenges with volunteerism at the executive level. As inter-county set ups become more professional, the roles of county chairperson, county manager, head coach, secretary, and other such positions tend to take over one’s...

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Deely Sport Science, powered by Performa Sports performance analysis Nov 07, 2024

By Joe Turley, Co-Founder of Performa Sports and Ciaran Deely, CEO of Deely Sports Science Ltd

We are delighted to team up with Performa Sports, the Irish sports analytics company provides real-time stats and video analysis through its coach-friendly software. Already recognised as one of

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A new era of Gaelic Football gaa Nov 07, 2024

By Steven Poacher

A few weeks back, John Harrington interviewed me for a piece in the All Ireland Semi Final Program. It centred around how Gaelic Football has evolved over the last five years and how the sport is gathering pace both on and off the playing field, from S&C, nutrition, GPS, video ana...

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Deely Sport Science, powered by Hexis nutrition Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely – CEO of Deely Sport Science Ltd and David Dunne – CEO and Co-Founder of Hexis

Today we’re delighted to announce our latest strategic partnership with the performance nutrition platform Hexis. Hexis’ technology empowers athletes of all levels to perform at their peak by personalisin...

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Studying Strength & Conditioning at Setanta College education s&c Nov 07, 2024

By Mark Deely

Last Autumn I began studying Strength & Conditioning at Setanta College. I have had a lifetime of involvement in sport, both as a participant and as a coach. In my day job I teach Sports, Outdoor Education and Health Related Fitness as part of a range of QQI courses.

As part of my in...

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How Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can be used in sport coaching performance Nov 07, 2024

By Peter Sweeney

Introduction

The aim of this paper is to briefly describe how the science of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) can support individuals and teams in the world of sport. Understanding the basic principles and science of ABA can empower athletes and coaches to gain a greater understan...

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Faster, stronger and more robust: how Sport Science is increasing the longevity of players’ careers sports science technology Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely

The new trends influencing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah contract decision, with advancements in sports science seeing professionals now playing longer and longer

*Extracts from this first appeared in Miguel Delaney’s Independent newspaper article on Friday 22 October 2021.  https://ww...

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Faster, stronger and more robust: how Sport Science is increasing the longevity of players’ careers sports science technology Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely

The new trends influencing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah contract decision, with advancements in sports science seeing professionals now playing longer and longer

*Extracts from this first appeared in Miguel Delaney’s Independent newspaper article on Friday 22 October 2021.  https://ww...

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Faster, stronger and more robust: how Sport Science is increasing the longevity of players’ careers sports science technology Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely

The new trends influencing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah contract decision, with advancements in sports science seeing professionals now playing longer and longer

*Extracts from this first appeared in Miguel Delaney’s Independent newspaper article on Friday 22 October 2021.  https://ww...

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Talking Coaching with Michael Beale coaching football Nov 07, 2024

By Ross Bennett

Read below a summary blog of the fascinating conversation I had with Glasgow Rangers FC First Team Coach Michael Beale on a recent episode of Deely Sport Science’s ‘The Locker Room Podcast’. You can view, listen to, or subscribe to the podcast here https://elite.deelysportscience.co...

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I swam 3.8km, cycled 180km & ran 42.2km…and managed to smile at the end of it endurance triathlon Nov 07, 2024

By Mark Deely

I took part in the Hardman in Killarney on Saturday 28th of August 2021 in the baking heat and it was far and away the toughest event I have ever taken part in. I took part in this event 4 years ago and that time I went in a little naive but still finished in a reasonable time and I w...

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So, you want to “try” a Triathlon – Here’s how endurance training Nov 07, 2024

By Mark Deely

I would like to debunk some of the myths about Triathlon and suggest that taking part is within reach of most people who have a reasonable level of fitness and can swim any stroke.  It can be tough and challenging but extremely rewarding.

Last Summer myself and Ross Bennett spoke a f...

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