

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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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 10min
#98 Harte, McGuinness, & Monaghan return
Your Host Stevie Poacher is joined by Daniel St. Ledger and Turlough O'Brien to review the 1st round of the new 2024 National Football League Campaign. They discuss:
- Mickey Harte's win every game philosophy.
- Coaching 1v1 attacking play and finding a weak shoulder.
- Monaghan maximising everything on and off the field.
- Benefits of good Coaching Structures.
- Pros & Cons of pressing Kick Outs.
- Pressure on the modern day player and manager
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Jan 22, 2024 • 54min
#97 All-Ireland Club Football Final Review
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by Mark Doran and Daniel St Ledger to review Glen's enthralling victory over St Brigid's on Sunday in Croke Park in the All Ireland Club Football Final 2024. The lads discuss:
- Glen's slow start
- St Brigid's attacking panache
- Is top club coaching better than inter-county?
- Coaching the counter press
- Conor Glass' leadership
- Faith restored in Gaelic football
- Malachy O'Rourke - one of the best Managers ever?
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The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
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.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 42min
#96 All Ireland Club Football semi-finals review
Your host Steven Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien, Mark Doran, and Daniel St Ledger to review the All-Ireland Club Football semi-finals, Glen v Kilmacud and St Brigids v Castlehaven. They covered:
- Glen's flexibility
- Pressing Kick Outs
- Evolution in club coaching
- Super Ben O'Carroll
- St Brigids' positive play
- Preview of the All-Ireland Club Football Final
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YouTube http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2
The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
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.
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- €45 for 3 months
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Dec 13, 2023 • 45min
#95 Provincial Club Football Finals Review
They discuss battle-hardened Glen, the Conor Glass Factor, Castlehaven & Cork Football, St Brigid's destructive defence, Kilmacud's methodical play, and the highlight of the GAA Year.

Dec 6, 2023 • 23min
#94 Building a Successful Sport Science Department
Your host Aaron Keshwala is joined by Sport Scientist Ross Bennett to discuss the art (and Science) around building a successful sport science department. The delve into:
- The foundations of a successful sport science department
- How to build the winning formula.
- Technology and tools to interpret data.
- Athlete buy-in to create a positive culture.
- Constant evaluation and adaptation of these programmes.
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The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
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.
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- €80 for 6 months
- €160 for 12 months

Nov 21, 2023 • 49min
#93 Provincial Hurling Club Championship show
Your host Barry Mullane is joined by Down Hurling Manager Ronan Sheehan to discuss the latest club games in the Provincial Hurling Club Championships. They discuss:
- Wild game in Thurles between Killadangan & Clonlara
- Job done by Ballygunner
- Kilcormac Kiloughey potential
- Naas v Na Fianna
- The future of hurling development
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The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
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 Deely Sport Science elite coaching membership today for great rates:
- €45 for 3 months
- €80 for 6 months
- €160 for 12 months

Nov 15, 2023 • 51min
#92 Provincial Football Club Championship show
Your host Stevie Poacher is joined by Turlough O'Brien (Eire Og Manager), Mark Doran (Slaughtneil Manager) and Daniel St Ledger (St Sylvester's Manager). The lads discuss the weekend's football club action, including:
- Kilmacud's conditioning
- Who will beat Glen in Ulster?
- Munster wide open
- The return of Corofin
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The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
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.
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- €80 for 6 months
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Nov 10, 2023 • 46min
#91 The Gareth Ainsworth Interview - Building a culture and environment
Your host Ross Bennett is joined by football coach & ex-professional footballer, Gareth Ainsworth, to talk about building a culture & an environment in your team and club. They discuss:
- Gareth’s playing and coaching journey 🥅
- Values he likes to instill
- Creating the right environment
- Getting the culture right
- The good 🆚 the tough sides of being a manager
- Getting your backroom staff right ⚽️
- The most influential people on his career
- Gareth’s love for music 🎤
- The future for Gareth Ainsworth 🔜
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The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
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 Deely Sport Science elite coaching membership today for great rates:
- €45 for 3 months
- €80 for 6 months
- €160 for 12 months

Oct 26, 2023 • 34min
#90 Gaelic Football Coaching Roundtable
Renowned GAA coach educationalists Colm Collins, Mick Bohan, Evan Talty, and Phillip Kerr discuss the evolution of GAA coaching methods and the importance of understanding players as individuals. They also explore strategies to identify and utilize team strengths effectively, the transition from traditional training techniques to coaching approaches, the ongoing evolution of GAA gameplay, and the future landscape of GAA. They delve into the intricacies of the high press tactic and its real-life applications in GAA matches.

Oct 12, 2023 • 21min
#89 In-Season Resistance Training Programmes
A coaching essential on in-season resistance training, hosted by Sport Scientist Aaron Keshwala, who is joined by QPR FC Head of Sport Science, and former Head of Performance with the London Senior Football team, Ross Bennett.
This episode covers:
- The importance of resistance training to athletes.
- The best ways to structure resistance gym sessions in-season.
- How to integrate these into weekly schedules.
- Common coaching mistakes in resistance training.
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The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com
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 Deely Sport Science elite coaching membership today for great rates:
- €45 for 3 months
- €80 for 6 months
- €160 for 12 months