The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: Talent ID in the Youth Development Phase (YDP)   Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical discussion around Talent Identification in the Youth Development Phase (YDP) and what really goes into identifying, assessi...

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Performance Series 🎧 Episode Title: Planning the Pre-Season Training Programme Host: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this Coaching Insights Series episode, Ross Bennett delivers a short, practical breakdown of how coaches can effectively plan and structure their pre-season training programme.   Ross simplifies the process into three key ph...

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: 'Video Analysis for Coaches – From Match Prep to Player Development' Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on how coaches can use video analysis effectively across the full coaching process — from...

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: 'How to be a Great Assistant Coach!' Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on the role of the assistant coach and how they can best support a head coach in a team environment.   📌 Topics include:...

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Insights Series Hosted by: Ross Bennett (DSS Coaching) 🎧 Episode Title: What should a new Manager & Head Coach focus on? - with Ross Bennett MSc In this short 10 minute episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ross breaks down the 6 priorities that a new Manager or Head Coach should focus on when joining a new team or for a new season. This is the first in the...

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode: Coaching the Child & Youth Player at Foundation Phase (FP) & Youth Development Phase (YDP): How We Actually Develop Players Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance, QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on what long-term player development...

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series Hosted by: Steven Poacher (Leitrim Senior Football Manager) Guests: • John Divilly (Galway Senior Football Coach, 2020–2025) • Aidan O'Rourke (Kildare Senior Football Coach) • Shane Keegan (Wexford Senior Hurling Coach) In this special Locker Room Podcast episode, Roscommon senior football manager Steven Poacher hosts a lively and insightful coaching ro...

Managers, Head Coaches, Specialists, & Selectors – What’s the Story? Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance, QPR FC)   In this thought-provoking episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett, Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC, to unpack the ever-evolving world of coaching and management structures in modern sport...

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series Hosted by: Brendan Delaney (DSS Coaching) Guest: Colm Crowley (Founder of Little Puckers & GAA Coach Developer) 🎧 Episode Title: Colm Crowley – Little Puckers, Youth Coaching & Building Grassroots GAA In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Brendan sits down with Colm Crowley, founder and owner of Little Puckers and an experienced Award 2 H...

 The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Shane Keegan (Head of Coaching & Games, Laois GAA)    Episode Title: Shane Keegan – GAA Coaching, League of Ireland, & Youth Player Development   In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ciaran sits down with Shane Keegan, one of the most versatile and experienced coaches in Irish sport. With a UEFA...

Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ronan Sheehan (Manager, Down Senior Hurling Team) In this compelling episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Ciaran is joined by Ronan Sheehan, the influential manager of the Down Senior Hurling Team. Since taking over in 2019, Ronan has guided Down's promotion from the Christy Ring Cup, maintained their Joe McDonagh Cup status, and, most...

Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Dr Donal Hughes (Goalkeeping Coach, Academic & Innovator) In this engaging episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Ciaran sits down with Dr Donal Hughes, one of the most forward-thinking voices in Gaelic football goalkeeping. With a coaching approach shaped by experience, innovation, and a passion for the position, Donal has carved a...

Hosted by: Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney (DSS Coaching) Guest: Dr John Murphy (Lecturer in Coaching & Sport Science, SETU Waterford) In this insightful episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Barry and Brendan are joined by Dr John Murphy, a respected coach, sport scientist, and academic currently based at South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford. Known for his...

Hosted by Ross Bennett – The Locker Room Podcast (Performance Series)   This episode features Dr. Luke Woodhouse, PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, with experience across elite teams like the Saudi Olympic team, Wasps RFC, Leicester Tigers, England Cricket and more 🏉🏏⚽   They dive into some top insights: •🧠 Luke’s journey across elite sports organisations •🚨 Dealing with redundancy & p...

With Ciaran Deely, Alan Mullen, & Brendan Delaney. This is part of the Coaching Series of The Locker Room Podcast The DSS Coaching crew analyse and discuss each of the 7 new rule enhancements for men's Gaelic football. They put forward which specific ones they believe are: - good for the game - need changing - and do not make sense Also, they discuss the implications for youth games and club m...

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest, alongside Cathal McErlean (Fantasy Hurling). Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - NHL Preview - Fantasy Hurling - Na Fianna - Kings of Ireland! Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️  Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96...

This is part of the DSS Club Series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by DSS coach Steven Poacher with Mark Doran as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Cuala's Power Plays - King Con - Brave-Harte Performance  - Club's long term vision - Calendar Concerns Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️  Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 Youtube buff.ly/36sG...

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by DSS coach Steven Poacher with Mark Doran as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - All Ireland Club semi-final football review - ⁠Errigal's high press  - The Canavan Brothers - ⁠Can CON be stopped?  - Cuala's Physical Conditioning - Knock Out Football the way forward! Links to podcasts here...

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Sars win & Slaughtneil regrets - Na Fianna win the battle - Who will win in Croker? - A full house for Cork - New hurling director   Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️  Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU S...

This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Leitrim Senior football Manager, Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach).  The discussion covers a range of topics including:  - All-Ireland Club Football Championship - The Final 4 - Fascinating tactical battle in Ulster. - Cuala's power plays in big games - Cro...

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Na Fianna experience v Kilcormac youth - Brilliant Sarsfields - the best club side in Cork - Immokilly - Is it fair? - Heartbreak for Portaferry - The Harty Cup   Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️...

St Joseph's Coach Education Day Preview Steven Poacher is joined by James Horan, Damien McErlain, and Kieran McGeary to preview the upcoming Coach Education Day at St Joseph's High School in Newry this Saturday, November 30th, from 10 am - 12:30 pm. 📌 Topics Include:       ⚽ The changing dynamics of coaching the underage player       🔄 How coaching has changed       🌧️ Learning from the bad day...

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast.  Hosted by Barry Mullane with DSS coach Brendan Delaney as special guest. This discussion included a range of topics: - Cushendall v Slaughtneil epic - Can anyone stop Ballygunner - Sars v Feakle - A brilliant Leinster club championship - Can Portaferry win Ulster? - 2024 All Stars Links to podcasts here 🔗 ⬇️  Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU...

This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach).  The discussion covers a range of topics including:  🏋️‍♂️ Cuala's impressive physical conditioning 🌬️ Connacht is wide open & fascinating 🔄 Laverty rolling back the years 💪 Pearse's power plays 🧤 Stay-at-home goalk...

This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach).  The discussion covers a range of topics including:  •⁠  ⁠Jody Gormleys bravery 🙏 •⁠  ⁠Errigal Ciarans tactical switch. ↔️ •⁠  ⁠Ardee's 3rd quarter surge 🌊 •⁠  ⁠Wide Open All Ireland Club. 🏐 •⁠  ⁠GAA is alive in Spain!...