Coaching the coaches forum - 1st March at Rochestown Park Hotel at 7.00 p.m.
28 Feb 2011
Long Term Player Development
What does it really mean and how do you implement the programme
Mark McManus along with several local club representatives are presenting on the topic ‘Long Term Player Development in local clubs & sports’ on 1st March at Rochestown Park Hotel at 7.00 p.m.. The presentation will give an overview of the structure required to implement an effective player development program and examples of successful local programmes. Long-term player development is plan and a philosophy for ensuring that club and coaching structures support underage player development and life long engagement in sport and physical activity. Practical take home examples will be discussed and there will be presentations from local clubs who have introduced LTPD. Coaches and club administrators involved at all levels of sport should be aware of LTPD, and be in a position to influence, promote and develop a system in their own club. This interactive forum will give coaches and administrators the tools and knowledge to get started on the LTPD road to help ensure that they serve and support players in a positive way, ultimately fulfilling their potential in their chosen sport or activity pathway.
Mark McManus, currently Health & Wellness Manager at Leisureworld, has an MSc in Strength & Conditioning and has worked with many sports teams both professional and amateur. Currently trainer with the Cork Hurlers, has worked for over 5 years with the IRFU as fitness advisor to Munster Rugby, worked with Cork City FC and many other GAA, Rugby, Basketball and athletes over the past 15 years. Over the past 2 years being involved with the Cork GAA underage development squads and schools of excellence for football and hurling, implementing programs of development for U14 years through to U17 years in association with Leisureworld, it has produced a great insight to the need and effectiveness of development programs for player & athlete development at all levels in all sports.
There is a 10 euro entry fee to cover cost.
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