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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 lo...

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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 D...

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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...

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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 ...

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The Three Hats of Management coaching football gaa Nov 07, 2024

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 n...

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GAA Season Return Advice coaching gaa Nov 07, 2024

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 M...

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A New Approach to Coaching: Games Based Approach coaching Nov 07, 2024

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 Iris...

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What should coaches know about Nutrition? Nutrition Considerations For Females nutrition Nov 07, 2024

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 ...

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Female Athlete Blog Series: What should coaches know about menstruation? nutrition s&c Nov 07, 2024

by Caoimhe Morris, Head of Education. 

Following on from last weeks’ overview of menstruation, we’re going to dive into it in a bit more detail and outline som...

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An introduction to Coaching Female Athletes: What should Coaches know? nutrition sports science Nov 07, 2024

By Caoimhe Morris

With any player, athlete or person, there’s a lot of factors we need to consider when we go into designing a training session, gym session, n...

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