

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 7, 2023 • 36min
#81 How to plan Pre-season - Part 2: Technical & Tactical Corners
Ciaran Deely is joined by sport scientist & coach Ross Bennett to discuss the technical, tactical, and psycho-social aspects of planning a pre-season programme. Topics they touch on are:
- technical practice to suit the physical loading
- opportunities to coach the individual
- attacking/defending/transition principles of play
- embedding basic tactics early
- balancing individual/unit/team shape work
- welcoming new players
- space for team-building & creating an environment of excellence
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Jun 30, 2023 • 53min
#80 All-Ireland Football quarter finals bumper preview
Stevie Poacher is joined by Mark Doran and Daniel St Ledger to preview the upcoming All Ireland Football quarter finals. They discuss:
- Restart Battles
- Tactical Set-Ups
- Key Match-Ups
- Defining Factors
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Jun 21, 2023 • 53min
#79 Tactical trends in Hurling
Barry Mullane is joined by Ronan Sheehan (Down Hurling Manager). They Discuss:
-Are we seeing a return to traditional style hurling?
-Are teams setting up differently against Limerick?
-The use of stats in Hurling. How are they being used?
-Puck-out strategies.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 53min
#78 ’Unscripted and creative coaching’ - with Eddie Munnelly, FIFA Talent Coach
Ross Bennett is joined by FIFA Talent Coach Eddie Munnelly, who has worked with multiple professional football clubs, alongside setting up his own coaching business, consulting for different national associations, and spending a year travelling throughout South America learning from the best (including Diego Maradona's old club!).
They Discuss:
- Importance of individual-based coaching
- Coaching the detail
- Setting the scene
- Strength-based approach
- Creating adaptable players
- Working across multiple continents
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Jun 8, 2023 • 48min
#77 Tactical Trends in Gaelic Football
Stevie Poacher is joined by Mark Doran (Clare Senior Football Coach) and Kevin Mulcahy (Football Coach and S&C Specialist). The lads discuss:
- High level of S&C in teams
- Learning on the job and through the game
- Supreme level of detail and coaching
- Giving yourself a chance to win
- Athleticism or Natural Talent at underage level
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Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 16min
#76 Long-Term Club Development - Premier League season 22/23
Ciaran Deely is joined by Derek O Reilly to discuss long-term development and strategic approaches of Premier League clubs. Topics include Man City's dominance, Arteta's progress at Arsenal, Ten Hag and Man Utd’s resurgence, overachieving clubs with innovative managers, challenges/opportunities for Spurs, Chelsea, and Liverpool, top-class management in the EFL, and potential relegation disaster for Leicester, Leeds, and Southampton. The podcast also touches on the fairytale of Luton, exciting Burnley, and the future of Big Sam.

May 24, 2023 • 33min
#75 How to plan Pre-season - part 1: The Physical Corner
Sport scientists and coaches Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett chat through planning an effective pre-season, with this part 1 focusing on the physical corner.
They discuss:
- How the pre-season schedule is devised
- How the games schedule dictates a lot
- The importance of the off-season
- Aerobic development and Locomotive skills refinement
- Importance of pre-season fitness performance testing
- Profiling your players
- Monitoring players daily
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Apr 5, 2023 • 45min
#74 What makes a good warm-up?
Sport scientists and coaches Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett sit down to discuss what really makes a good warm-up. They approach this question from a coaching, psycho-social, and S&C physical point of view.
They discuss:
- RAMP warm up and RAMPAGE session design
- Child/Youth/Adult warm ups
- Scaffolding & what are your outcomes
- Designing the warm-up to your team's needs
- 1st Team versus Academy
- Pro football versus GAA
- Match-day versus training
- Cool-downs: what's the point?
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Mar 28, 2023 • 42min
#73 ’What is the true meaning of coaching?’ with Dewald Senekal
South African rugby union coach Dewald Senekal Joins Stevie Poacher to talk about true coaching.
The topics discussed include:
Don't copy and paste as a coach
Don't go faster than the music
Less is more, try not to over-analyse
Keep things simple
Develop a coaching philosophy
Look after yourself
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Mar 9, 2023 • 45min
#72 Skills Development Expert - with Lee Hayes
#72 Skills Development Expert - with Lee Hayes
hosted by Ross Bennett.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Lee’s extensive coaching / teaching experience
- Developing individual skill and it’s transfer
- Creating a connection with players
- Lee’s philosophy as a coach
- The difference when coaching various age groups
- Working abroad in Japan, and playing in Brazil
- Being an open minded coach
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