DSS Coaching Blog
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Steven Poacher
On a recent visit, just pre-Christmas, with some students from our school to Stat Sports head office in my home town of Newry County Down I noticed a quote on the wall of the office, it was from Sir Alex Ferguson and it read, “Sports Science, without question is the biggest and mo...
By Ciaran Deely MSc MA – Sport Scientist at QPR FC Academy and CEO of Deely Sport Science Ltd
*This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner newspaper on Monday 19.04.2021 where 15 well-known coaches from around Ireland discussed the impending return of GAA action post-COVID lockdown.
GAA Inte...
By Luke Barrett (LB GAA & Performance)
Introduction
The GAA since its establishment in Hayes Hotel Thurles in 1884 has arguably been the life and soul of Irish society. In 2020 we were stunned by the global pandemic of Covid 19 which made
us all reflect on what was important to us and what was pe...
By John Murphy PhD(c)
A common misconception when providing nutrition guidance for females is that they are simply smaller versions of men. While females are smaller, on average, than males there is more complexity when considering nutrition recommendations. The main aspect to consider is the mens...
