Coach ConnecTED Programme OVERVIEW The aim of the programme is to… Provide extra coaching support to coaches who want to improve or further develop their coaching behavior and approach in their clubs. Explore how a coaches coaching philosophy and values is represented in their coaching sessions Develop the ‘how’ of coaching and how to apply relevant coach education theories to their coaching practice Role of the Programme: Opportunity to… Explore the skills required to observe and provide feedback to a peer coach Identify personal improvement goals for your peer coaches Promote effective questioning skills – Tell, Explain and Describe Skills for the role are: Understands the Gaelic Games coaching principles that underpin good coach behaviour Ability to focus on the coaching process, rather than the players’ performance Motivated to assist their peer coaches in growth and development Current technical coaching skills and experience Good communication and feedback skills Create a positive environment for learning Willingness to share their knowledge Personal Qualities for the role are: Enthusiastic and committed Honest and empathetic Flexible and open to new ideas Easily accessible with sufficient time to commit to the role of the support coach What will the person who participates from the club receive? Training for the role from LGFA (Attendance compulsory) will be provided over three evening sessions online How many people per club will be trained? Min 1 pair of coaches, Max 2 pair of coaches can apply from a club. Please note, coaches must apply as a pair in an application and will be treated as separate applications. Maximum of 10 pairs of coaches will be selected for this programme. The club secretary and coaching officer must be made aware of an application. This will be checked prior to offering of a space on the programme. Cost The cost to participate on the programme will be €30 per person or €60 per pair of coaches. Payment for the programme will be processed in advance following final selection. No refunds will be provided once coaches confirm their place on the programme. Minimum requirements to participate in the programme Participants must: Have a basic coaching qualification Be 18+ years old Have minimum of 5 years coaching experience Be Actively coaching in Youth/Adult Club Football Be available to attend ALL3 online sessions of the programme Conduct minimum 2 coach observation sessions in their club setting. Failure to do so will result in removal from the programme. When will training the Programme take place? Session 1: o Date: Thursday 23rd April at 8.30pm via Zoom Each coach must complete one coach observation between session 1 and 2. Complete a self reflection Session 2: o Date: Thursday 21st May at 8.30pm via Zoom Each coach must complete one coach observation between session 2 and 3. Complete a self reflection Session 3: o Date: Thursday 18th June at 8.30pm via Zoom Each session is 1 ½ hours in duration. Expression of Interest forms must be emailed to william.harmon@lgfa.ie by Friday 27thMarch 2026 Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 3rd April 2026 Link to expression of interest form is below: LGFA Coach ConnecTED Programme Expression of Interest Form – Fill out form Step by Step process: Coaches Coach ConnecTED Club Coaching Officer ICoachKids Modules Gaelic Games Coach Pathway Gaelic Games Player Pathway Coaching and Medical Best Practice Guidelines Club Player Competencies Chart GAA Playing Rules Differences Sports Science Framework Gaelic Games Performance Analysis Guide One Good Coach Coaching Courses & Workshops LGFA and SSC ACL Injury Prevention Programme LGFA Skills Videos