The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching

Hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined this week by former Wexford & Kildare manager Jason Ryan and 2010 Down All-Star Danny Hughes to review this year's riveting GAA National Football League 2022. As Joe says- unlike other podcasts- ALL 4 divisions' promotions and relegations are discussed, the highs and lows of a great League campaign, and what it all means for the teams involved for th...

Ross Bennett is joined by London Gaelic football captain Liam Gavaghan to speak about Liam's extraordinary career and London's progress and development. Having worked together from 2015-2019, they discuss: ⚽️ Liams’ early development 🥅 Mastering his craft 🚊 Juggling his day job on thr Tube 📈 London GAA early season success in 2022 🏃 Captaining & leading his county team 📆 The future of the GA...

Former Carlow footballer & current St Sylvesters coach Daniel St Ledger joins Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher to discuss the GAA National Football League at the midway point of the 2022 season. The lads discuss Dublin's woes and a rejuvenated Kerry.  Also, some great coaching points from Daniel around peaking at the right time, managing your backroom team and sideline v silent coaches! ------------...

Coach and sport scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by Head of Performance Ross Bennett to discuss designing a season training plan for your team or club. They discuss: - Conditioning protocols to develop aerobic fitness - The importance of socially integrating the players back into the set up - Working on your players technical proficiency and tactical nous - How to design your weekly microcycle and...

This week our hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by journalists Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole to preview the GAA National Football League campaign of 2022. They discuss: - Whether Tyrone can build on their all-Ireland victory - Dublin’s lost players - Armagh’s emergence and also how things will pan out in D2 with Derry’s ascendency - Potential trouble for Cork and Down - They also d...

Stevie and Joe are joined by recent inter-county GAA retirees Paul Broderick (Carlow) and Cathal Cregg (Roscommon).  They discuss their reasons for retiring, career highlights and what makes good coaching. 

‘A Coaching Journey to the Top’ with Harry Watling (Head Coach of Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship in America- previously Chelsea FC, West Ham FC and Millwall FC in England) ⠀ Hosted by Ross Bennett MSc Key discussion points: - Harry’s career so far - Life in the US - Coaching development and 1st Team football - Individual Growth and Development - Becoming Better Every Day - Working with...

In this- our 50th- episode, Ross Bennett speak to Michael Beale- currently First Team coach at Glasgow Rangers FC, and formerly Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC and Sao Paolo FC in Brazil. They discussed: - Working alongside Steven Gerrard - Micheal’s playing / coaching career - Brazilian life coaching out in South America - His coaching development and First Team football - Individual programmes and play...

All-Ireland champion Goal Keeper Niall Morgan joins the lads to share his thoughts on the win v Mayo.  Some great coaching points and what happens at Tyrone training. 

Ciaran is joined this time by DSS-sponsored athlete Mark Deely to speak about how he got on in the Killarney 'Hardman' triathlon in County Kerry, Ireland- including info on the challenge of swimming in fresh water; getting enough solid food on board; dealing with the mid-race demons; and the importance of having support and family around you on the day.  -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is b...

Ciaran Deely is joined this week by Steven Poacher and special guest Enda McGinley- former Tyrone multiple All-Ireland winner & current Antrim senior football team manager- to discuss last weekend's enthralling All-Ireland Semi Final, where once again Tyrone found a way past favourites Kerry. They speak about: - Tyrone's intensity & identity - Kerry's one-dimensional attack - Physical conditioning...

Special Guest Tomas O'Se joins Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher to review the 2021 All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Mayo.  Tomas talks about whether Dublin's dominance is over and how Mayo managed to win the game. 

Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher and Fermanagh coach Paul McIvor to review the Ulster and Leinster finals.  They also preview the final 4 teams left in the All-Ireland and surprisingly no one tips Dublin to win it.  

Ciaran, Ross and Joe dissect the Euro 2020 Final between Italy & England from a coaches' perspective. They discuss: - Did Gareth Southgate wait too long to make changes - How Roberto Mancini was proactive in altering his formation - Was the starting team, the formation or how the players were coached the deciding factor - Do you use science and data, or instinct and 'feel' when deciding penalty ta...

In this episode, DSS Head of Performance Ross Bennett is joined by Assistant Head of Coaching at QPR FC Academy, Manisha Tailor MBE. They discuss: - Manisha's own personal and professional journey - Transfer of a teaching background into coaching - Enhanced learning and individual approach - What makes a good coach & designing session plans - Winning v Developmental approach - And as a South Asian...

This week Caoimhe is joined by World Cup Winning Coach Graham Smith, who helped guide the England Women's Rugby team to a World Cup title in 2014. Graham is currently the Head Coach of the newly founded London Irish Women's team in England.   In this episode, Caoimhe & Graham discuss the importance of culture in teams. Having the right culture, that everyone buys into, can lead to great success fo...

Recreational triathlete Mark Deely and Head of Performance Ross Bennett MSc discuss getting involved in triathlons. They provide tips and advice to those new to triathlon, what equipment you need, using a training programme and planning your nutrition. Plus, race-day strategies and how to fully enjoy the experience. A fascinating analysis of both the scientific basis of triathlon training and prac...

Ciaran, Joe & Ross speak about the return of the GAA season. They discuss: - What week 1 should look like - The importance of being ready for week 3 - The do's and don'ts of how to prepare your players over the coming months - Technical/Tactical/Physical/Psycho-social/Lifestyle considerations - Leave your players wanting more - Joe's appearance on rival podcast shows and his 'confusion' at Ciaran'...

DSS Coaches Joe Coulter and Steven Poacher are joined by ex-Armagh and Down Manager Jim McCorry.  Jim talks about his coaching philosophy; coaching journey and working under Kieran McGeeney. He also gives great advice on how to manage the referee; have difficult conversations with players and how he sees where the game of Gaelic football is going in the next 10 years. A fascinating insight into a...

DSS Head of Performance Ross Bennett speaks to Sports Pyschologist Osiro Imoedemhe (Lead Academy Psychologist for QPR FC).  They discuss all things from the meaning of sports psychology; difference between sports psychology and well being; mental health and its importance in sport; London GAA and working as a black woman in sport; purposeful practice and working with coaches.   The Locker Room Pod...

DSS Coach Caoimhe Morris is this week joined on a coaching roundtable about female sports by WGPA Chair Maria Kinsella, FAI & Wexford Youths Coach Lizzy Kent and Head Coach of Dublin Lion's Basketball men's team Erin Bracken. They discuss: - the impact that amalgamation of the GPA and WGPA will have on female participation; - the stars of female participation in GAA, soccer, basketball and rugby;...

DSS Head of Education and Rugby Coach Caoimhe Morris is joined by Rugby S&C Coach Rob Cassidy. Rob currently works as a S&C coach with Young Munster RFC, Cistercian College Roscrea and IRFU Clubs team, having previously been with Tipperary GAA. They discuss- establishing underage GAA Academy development structures; S&C in Senior Cup Teams, AIL and International Club Rugby; what makes a great team...

Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by legendary former player and current Senior Inter-county Longford Manager- Padraic Davis. They discuss Padraic's journey in the game, his coaching philosophy and how he has managed to learn on the job. They chat about keeping positive and focused during lockdown, how developing the skills of the game should always come first, and Joe & Stevie corner Padr...

QPR FC Academy Head of Performance & Coach Ross Bennett hosts this Goalkeeping Coaching Roundtable with renowned Goalkeeping Coach Liam Swift and legendary former Antrim & St Galls Gaelic football keeper Chris Kerr. The guests bring years of coaching and playing experience in this most specialist and sophisticated of positions. In a position largely ignored by the outfield coach, this is an episod...

DSS Rugby Coach and Head of Education Caoimhe Morris is joined by well-known Rugby Coach and host of 'The Loose Head' Podcast Jeff Neville. In a fascinating episode where they touch on all aspects of coaching and learning, they chat about the future of coaching in rugby, modern day analysis and the importance of gaining and sharing knowledge. They also discussed - Being a male coach in Women’s Rug...