We are delighted to announce that Cork GAA will host its Annual Strength & Conditioning Conference for Club Coaches on Saturday, 29th November, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to explore best practices in Strength & Conditioning across clubs, schools, and intercounty teams. With a focus on youth and adult development for both male and female athletes, our speakers will share insights drawn from Gaelic games, soccer, and rugby.

Conference Theme

Keynote Speakers & Panel Discussion

Paudie Roche
Physical Performance Specialist; Former Lead S&C Coach, Arsenal Women and Academy
Topic: Building Durable Female and Academy Athletes – S&C Strategies from Arsenal FC

Gordon Brett
Rehabilitation Coach; Former S&C/Rehab Coach with Leinster, Munster, and Wasps Rugby
Topic: Rebuilding the High-Performance Athlete – Rehab Strategies from Elite Rugby

Cathal O’Brien
S&C Coach; Cork Senior Hurlers and Ballinhassig Senior Hurlers
Topic: Bulletproofing the Club Hurler – S&C Strategies from Club and Intercounty Hurling

Aidan O’Connell
High Performance Manager, Cork GAA; S&C Coach, Carrigaline Senior Footballers
Topic: Optimising Athlete Availability – S&C Strategies from Club and Intercounty Football

We kindly ask you to share this information with your club coaches, particularly your Club Coaching Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for coaches at all levels to gain practical insights from experienced professionals and raise coaching standards within your club and across the county.

Registration is available via all Cork GAA social media channels and the Cork GAA website.

We look forward to welcoming coaches from across Cork on Saturday, 29th November, and to sharing best practices that will benefit your club.

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Aidan O'Connell

High Performance Manager

Cork GAA