Shane Keegan on "GAA Coaching, League of Ireland, & Youth Player Development"

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 Pro Licence and managerial stints across the League of Ireland—plus current roles in both Gaelic Football and Hurling—Shane brings a rare blend of multi-sport insight and player development expertise.   Now Head of Coaching & Games with Laois GAA and a dual club manager with JK Brackens in Tipperary, Shane shares grounded reflections and valuable lessons for coaches across codes and levels.   In this episode, you'll hear about:   •  What coaching across soccer, football, and hurling has taught Shane about managing environments and developing players. •  The role of the coach vs. the manager—and what truly makes a good one. •  His priorities in Laois GAA around elite development, club support, and coaching standards. •  Managing dual players and dual teams—and what others can learn from his club experiences. •  The impact of new FRC rules on youth development, and advice for underage coaches navigating these changes.   Listen here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 ----------------   The video is brought to you by the people at www.DSScoaching.ie   Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming coaching & sport science webinars, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, vlogs, member-led discussions.   Sign up to the DSS Coaching Platform today for great rates:   €15 for 1 month €150 for 12 months (2 months free)   As part of your DSS Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games, fitness and gym programmes for your players & coaches, session plans, fitness sessions, videos, blogs, vlogs, gym programmes, videos of training games & practices   Also discounted prices on Gaelic Football and Hurling Games eBooklets.   Also check out our extremely popular new Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching   Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook: / DSScoaching   Find us on Twitter at: @DeelySport @CiDeely @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @BarryMullane1 @Stevie_poacher @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC