

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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Nov 30, 2022 • 54min
#68 Provincial Club Football Finals Preview
Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by Dan St Ledger and former Limerick Senior Football Manager Billy Lee to discuss the upcoming provincial football club finals.
They speak about:
- Munster: Newcastle West v Kerin's O'Rahilly's
- Ulster: Glenn v Kilcoo
- Connacht: Moycullen v Tourlestrane
- Leinster: Crokes v The Downs
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Nov 11, 2022 • 27min
#67 Advanced Coaching Techniques
Joe Coulter is joined by Ross Bennett (Head of Sport Science @ QPR) to discuss advanced coaching techniques.
They speak about:
- Zone of Proximal Development
- Individual Player Plans
- Player Positional Essential
- In/Out Possession Checklist
- Interference / Distraction
- Session Sequencing / Flow
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Oct 19, 2022 • 32min
#66 The Importance of Coach Education
Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher to discuss the importance of coach education in the GAA for clubs and individuals.
They speak about:
- Stevie's Coaching Clinic and its evolution
- What a good coaching clinic looks like
- The importance of Coach-Ed to clubs, counties, and individuals
- Coaching qualifications in the GAA
- Future of Coach-Ed
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Oct 5, 2022 • 44min
#65 Designing the player’s Individual Action Plan (IAP)
Ciaran is once again joined by Ross Bennett (Head of Sport Science at QPR FC) to discuss designing the player's individual action plan (IAP).
They speak about:
- Devising individual programmes for players
- The process used to build the individuals' plans
- How age and ability determine many aspects
- The 4-Corner Approach
- How you implement- on & off the pitch
- Role of coach, sport scientist, nutritionist, & psychologist
- How are they progressed & tweaked
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Sep 13, 2022 • 37min
#64 Designing the Microcycle Training Week
Coach and sport scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by Ross Bennett (Head of Sport Science at QPR FC) to discuss designing the microcycle training week. They speak about:
- Planning the weekly schedule
- 1st Team v Academy v GAA
- In-season microcycle
- 2 games a week
- Starters & non-starter
- Recovery & gym sessions
- Why MD-4 Tuesday session is key
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Aug 23, 2022 • 49min
#63 Keval Patel - Psychology in Elite Sport
Ross is joined by Keval Patel to discuss Psychology in Elite Sport.
Topics discussed include:
- Kev's own footballing journey
- what is psychology?
- working with coaches and players
- purposeful practice and resilience
- GK psychology and well-being v performance psychology
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Jul 13, 2022 • 50min
#62 All-Ireland Football Semi-Finals Review
Host Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher and Daniel St Ledger to review the thrilling All-Ireland Football semi-finals. Some of the topics discussed:
- Derry's Downfall
- Gallant Galway
- Sean O'Shea's incredible winning free
- Dessie Farrell- will he stay on as Dublin Manager?
- Tailteann Cup success for Westmeath.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 52min
#61 All-Ireland Football Quarter Finals Review
Hosted by Joe Coulter - with guests Stevie Poacher and Daniel St Ledger. The lads discuss:
- Anti-Ulster bias?
- Trial by social media
- How good are Kerry and Dublin?
- James Horan stepping down
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Jun 1, 2022 • 47min
#60 GAA: Provincial Football Finals and Tailteann Cup Review.
Hosted by Joe Coulter - with Guests Stevie Poacher and Daniel St Leger. The lads discuss:
The Ulster Final Arm Wrestle.
Connacht Final.
How good are Kerry and Dublin?
Round up of all the Tailteann Cup games.
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May 24, 2022 • 49min
#59 So you want to do a PhD?
PhD researcher Ciaran Deely is joined by two of his supervisors- Ross Bennett from QPR FC and Dr Jamie Tallent from the University of Essex- to speak about completing a PhD. They discuss:
- the traditional PhD academic route, professional doctorates, and collaborative doctoral training in sporting organisations
- benefits & drawbacks of completing a PhD while being embedded in a professional club
- how pro clubs are benefiting from investing into a PhD student
- 'Level 8' PhD qualification and skills
- the future of PhD researchers in professional sport
- what makes a good researcher and advice for people applying for a PhD
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