

The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching
DSS Coaching
Join the DSS Coaching crew of coaches and performance specialists, featuring Dr Ciaran Deely, Steven Poacher, Ross Bennett, Barry Mullane, and Brendan Delaney, as they dive into the dynamic world of coaching, sport science, and performance. This podcast delivers expert analysis of the latest action, tactical trends, and modern coaching techniques, while also exploring sports performance, S&C, and performance support services. With special guests and engaging discussions, it’s the perfect listen for coaches, players, and fans eager to elevate their game!
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Jul 9, 2024 • 51min
#117 The Dubs' Final Chapter - The Football Championship
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐
The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including Galway's epic victory over Dublin and the other Sam Maguire Quarter Final games.
They Discuss⬇️
- Dublin's standard bearers.
- Leadership in a changing room.
- End of an era for Dublin?
- Cluster attacks the order of the day.
- Importance of finishing power from the bench.
- Wins for Galway and Kerry
- Armagh and Donegal keep the Ulster flag flying.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 52min
#118 A Feast of Hurling - The Hurling Championship
Your Hurling Pod host Barry Mullane is joined by new DSS Hurling Coach Brendan Delaney to dissect the thrilling weekend of Hurling as Clare overcome Kilkenny and Cork dethrone champions Limerick in a classic for the ages...in this year's All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Finals.
They Discuss⬇
-A game of 2 halves vs a game of 4 quarters!
-Goalkeepers
-Cork's speed to the breaking ball
-Clare’s bench v Kilkenny bench
-Excellent refereeing
-Tipp minors excellent win.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 54min
#116 Derry's defence turns the tide - The Football Championship
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐
The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including the Sam Maguire Preliminary Quarter Final games and The Tailteann Cup Semi-Finals.
They Discuss⬇️
- Derry's defence turns the tide!
- Proud Louth
- The Rossies on fire!
- Preview of the Sam Maguire Quarter Finals
- Laois beat Antrim and Down see off Sligo in the Tailteann Cup
- 4 Tiers in football
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Jun 17, 2024 • 43min
#115 Reaching Knockout time - The Football Championship
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐
The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action - including the dramatic draws between Galway & Armagh and Dublin & Mayo in the Sam Maguire final group stage games. Meanwhile the Tailteann Cup intensified with some really exciting quarter finals. FINALLY, Championship enters knockout time!
They Discuss⬇️
- Kick outs - Long or Short?
- Coaching for clutch moments.
- Emotional energy sapping players.
- Mayo Madness
- Provincial venues the way forward.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 48min
#114 Are Armagh the Real Deal? - The Football Championship
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐
The lads look back at the weekend's Gaelic Football games and pour over Armagh's sensational performance and victory over a disheveled Derry. They Discuss⬇️
- Playing for a manager
- Importance and consistency in S&C coaching
- Developing a deep bench
- Finding a balance between Attack & Defence
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May 30, 2024 • 46min
#113 Embedding good coaching habits
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Mark Doran🏐
The lads look back at last weekend's Gaelic Football games and give the low down on coaching moments within a game that coaches can call upon when stuck! They also look ahead to the coming weekend's games
They Discuss⬇️
- Coaching moments
- Implementing good habits
- Management at Club and County
- Formal Coaching Qualifications
- GAAGO a NO!
- Preview of this weekend's action
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May 20, 2024 • 43min
#112 Creating Culture & Standards in a Group
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐
The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including Galway's impressive win over Derry. Meanwhile Kerry and Mayo record big wins in the race for Sam Maguire and interesting Tailteann Cup games took place.
They Discuss⬇️
- Galway's forward power
- Derry's injury crisis
- Kerry switched on
- How to create good standards and culture within your team
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May 14, 2024 • 58min
#111 The Importance of a good Game-Plan
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐
The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, with Donegal & Jim McGuinness back to winning ways in Ulster, Dublin continue their Leinster dominance, and a number of tasty Tailteann Cup games taking place.
They Discuss⬇️
- Dublin & Donegal's Provincial success
- Importance of clarity of roles
- Sticking to a game-plan
- Pride at Louth's performance
- McGuinness' star dust
- London's calling!
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May 7, 2024 • 41min
#110 Galway motoring, Kerry warming up, & Tailteann Cup Preview
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by our usual contributors Daniel St Ledger and Ryan Jones to discuss all the weekend's action in the Provincials- including the Munster & Connacht Finals. The lads delve into:
- Credit to Clare
- Kerry only warming up
- Galway's inside forward power
- Mayo's lack of identity
- Thumbs down for Tailteann Cup
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Apr 29, 2024 • 43min
#109 Attritional Ulster - The Football Championship
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by our usual contributors Daniel St Ledger and Ryan Jones to discuss all the weekend's action in The Football Championship. The topics include:
- The importance & details of man management
- Preparing for a big game in the space of 7 days
- Armagh's Kryptonite
- Niall Morgan's masterclass
- Louth in back-to-back Leinster Finals
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