By Ciaran Deely

Today Deely Sport Science are delighted to announce our latest new sign-up to our coaching cohort as part of Deely Sport Science- Hurling Coach Brendan Delaney. Brendan is coming on board as a new Hurling Coach, to add to and continue the great work being done in the Hurling...

By Timmy Hammersley

What is Youth Participation?

Youth participation is now a buzzword that has become much more recognised and widely promoted within Irish society in recent years. What might have once been solely associated with sectors like the non-profit has become much more diverse by...

By Andrew Breslin

Another lunchtime break, browsing and catching up with all things GAA and suddenly I was hit by a message on Twitter from OurGame.ie – Posting information taken from RTE Sport, I couldn’t believe what I was reading, I must have read it 3 or 4 times, refreshing the...

By Ciaran Deely

*the contents included in this blog post contributed to an article that first was published in the Irish Independent on Sunday 30th July 2023

1). Describe in your professional opinion what you see in this pic and what do you like about it?

When I look at this picture of David...

By Ross Bennett

I personally was very keen to get Ed (Eddie Munnelly) onto this podcast, a good friend of mine and someone I have worked with in the past, a coach that is probably under rated or slightly unknown to many, but I hope this episode demonstrated just why I was so keen to get him on. I...

By Mark Deely

This 18-month course is regarded as the industry standard for specialist Strength and Conditioning coaches. The Certificate in Strength and Conditioning is a QQI Level 6 (60 credit) qualification. Each of the six modules provides a comprehensive overview of key areas and topics...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...