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The theme of this year’s conference will focus on ‘Effective Coaching Practice’.

The conference will feature a host of practical workshops delivered by coaches from across the family of Gaelic Games with plenty of interesting takeaways for all involved.

The event is bookended by keynote addresses from:

Dr. Liam Moggan has been involved in coaching and coach development for the past 40 years and has often been referred to as ‘The Coaches Coach’.

Dr Nick Winkleman, Head of Athletic Performance and Science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Nick’s primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength and conditioning and sports science across all national and provincial teams.

O’Neill’s Ulster GAA Coaching and Games Development Conference 2024 itinerary

8.30am: Registration - Tea/Coffee

9.00am: Welcome & Opening Address

9.15am: Keynote 1 - Creating flexible systems to allow coaches to practice and learn in their own time – Dr Liam Moggan

10.15am: Workshops

• Tools to increase the effectiveness of your coaching practice
• Shaping the environment to transition players
• Coach the player: less is more - get to know players - know your craft - values-based coaching - environment
• Coaching and the challenges of working with parents/players - CAP Model 

11.30am: Workshops repeated

12.30pm: Lunch

13.30pm: Keynote 2 - The Language of Coaching - Dr Nick Winkleman

14.30pm: Closing Remarks - Ciaran McLaughlin, Uachtarán CLG Uladh