The Coaching Bubble

Paul Kilgannon, a dedicated coach and author focused on youth sports, shares his insights on holistic coaching. He emphasizes the importance of journaling in building identity and behavior in athletes, explaining how the right environment can enhance its effectiveness. Paul also discusses the evolution of coaching, focusing on how to teach life skills amid information overload. He advocates for a shared coaching appreciation within clubs and stresses that success is defined by player retention and gratitude. Tune in for practical tips to elevate youth sports coaching!

Delighted to be joined by Jack Rolfe founder of The Coaching Lab, the Multisport team and player challenge cards to help your coaching On the show Jack gives brilliant insights on the importance and value of the softer skill of coaching and gives excellent practical tips on incorporating small sided games into coaching sessions

This week we are joined by Dr Peter Horgan Strategy, Insights, and Innovation Manager with the GAA. Peter chats about the recently published Gaelic Games Coach Education Survey and the future of Coach Education and outlines the importance of being true to your values as a coach and that every coaches journey is unique.

This week delighted to be joined by Galway GAA legend Cyril Farrell. Cyril was the manager of the Galway senior team on 3 separate occasions, and is regarded as one of the greatest managers in the history of the game. On the show Cyril talks about the importance of changing the mindset and how to help your players become better people. A must listen for all coaches of all sports.

Jason Ryan, vice-principal in Dungarvan College had spent over a decade involved with senior county sides. He managed Wexford for five seasons was involved with Kildare for three campaigns and had a role as part of the Cork backroom teams as well. In a brilliant chat Jason talks about the constant evolution of Coaching, making sure that you are Setting your intentions for your sessions and don’t be afraid to ask for help as a coach

Delighted to be joined by Dr Ian Sherwin is a lecturer in Coaching and NCEF Course Director in the University of Limerick. In a brilliant conversation Ian chats about Empowering Athletes and providing a safe environment , how probing your athletes for consequences through questioning and the importance of learning from other Sports and other coaches

Dr. Cíara Losty, an applied sport and exercise psychologist and lecturer, shares her insights on enhancing decision-making for coaches and athletes. She emphasizes the importance of psychology in supporting coaches under pressure and aligning their values. Cíara discusses the critical need for individualized approaches, turning down roles that conflict with personal philosophies, and the dangers of last-minute fixes in coaching. She highlights the significance of building resilience and maintaining team connections, especially during challenging times like the pandemic.

We are joined this week by Gary Curneen founder of Modern Soccer Coach and author of the Modern Soccer Coach book series and current assistant Women’s Soccer Coach with Racing Louisville FC. Gary speaks about having Game Principles and Believing in them. How making players better people is the focus and how coaches should reflect on there Coaching Journey. A really enjoyable episode with loads to take from it

Delighted to be joined by Valorie Kondos Field, aka Miss Val, as she’s affectionately known by the scores of champion gymnasts she’s coached over her career—has no background in gymnastics. She never tumbled, flipped, or played any type of organized sport. And yet she became a legendary, hall of fame coach, through curiosity, creativity, attention to detail, and unwavering care for the overall well-being of her athletes. Head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac-12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team, Miss Val was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. In a brilliant conversation Miss Val talks about Intention as a Coach must be to inspire, It is ok as a Coach Not to know everything & Lead by Example as a coach

We are delighted to be joined By Cody Royle the coach head coaches in elite sport, Author of The Tough Stuff and Where Others Won’t & Former Head Coach of AFL Team Canada In an intriguing conversation Cody talks about the Power of simple conversations as coaches and removing the fear of coaching for coaches