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 a...
May 24, 2022•49 min•Ep. 59
Host Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher and special guest Daniel St. Ledger to discuss all the happenings so far in the 2022 GAA Football Championship. The lads speak about: Dublin's resurgence Down and Out! Derry's All-Ireland's Hopes Penalty Shoot-outs Tailteann Cup Interest Handshakes -------------- 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, videos, activiti...
May 04, 2022•48 min•Ep. 58
Hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined this week by former Wexford & Kildare manager Jason Ryan and 2010 Down All-Star Danny Hughes to review this year's riveting GAA National Football League 2022. As Joe says- unlike other podcasts- ALL 4 divisions' promotions and relegations are discussed, the highs and lows of a great League campaign, and what it all means for the teams involved for the rest of the season looking forward into Championship. -------------- The Locker Room Podcast i...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 57
Ross Bennett is joined by London Gaelic football captain Liam Gavaghan to speak about Liam's extraordinary career and London's progress and development. Having worked together from 2015-2019, they discuss: ⚽️ Liams’ early development 🥅 Mastering his craft 🚊 Juggling his day job on thr Tube 📈 London GAA early season success in 2022 🏃 Captaining & leading his county team 📆 The future of the GAA in London ⚽️ London's training programme -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to y...
Mar 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 56
Former Carlow footballer & current St Sylvesters coach Daniel St Ledger joins Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher to discuss the GAA National Football League at the midway point of the 2022 season. The lads discuss Dublin's woes and a rejuvenated Kerry. Also, some great coaching points from Daniel around peaking at the right time, managing your backroom team and sideline v silent coaches! -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join toda...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 55
Coach and sport scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by Head of Performance Ross Bennett to discuss designing a season training plan for your team or club. They discuss: - Conditioning protocols to develop aerobic fitness - The importance of socially integrating the players back into the set up - Working on your players technical proficiency and tactical nous - How to design your weekly microcycle and when to integrate your games & phases of play - Adopting an early-season linear progressive app...
Feb 08, 2022•41 min•Ep. 54
This week our hosts Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by journalists Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole to preview the GAA National Football League campaign of 2022. They discuss: - Whether Tyrone can build on their all-Ireland victory - Dublin’s lost players - Armagh’s emergence and also how things will pan out in D2 with Derry’s ascendency - Potential trouble for Cork and Down - They also discuss possible winners and relegation contenders for D3 and D4 -------------- The Locker Room Podca...
Jan 26, 2022•56 min•Ep. 53
Stevie and Joe are joined by recent inter-county GAA retirees Paul Broderick (Carlow) and Cathal Cregg (Roscommon). They discuss their reasons for retiring, career highlights and what makes good coaching.
Dec 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 52
‘A Coaching Journey to the Top’ with Harry Watling (Head Coach of Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship in America- previously Chelsea FC, West Ham FC and Millwall FC in England) ⠀ Hosted by Ross Bennett MSc Key discussion points: - Harry’s career so far - Life in the US - Coaching development and 1st Team football - Individual Growth and Development - Becoming Better Every Day - Working with a backroom staff - The balance of coaching - The Future -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is br...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 51
In this- our 50th- episode, Ross Bennett speak to Michael Beale- currently First Team coach at Glasgow Rangers FC, and formerly Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC and Sao Paolo FC in Brazil. They discussed: - Working alongside Steven Gerrard - Micheal’s playing / coaching career - Brazilian life coaching out in South America - His coaching development and First Team football - Individual programmes and player development - The importance of the style of play over formations - The importance of player rela...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 50
All-Ireland champion Goal Keeper Niall Morgan joins the lads to share his thoughts on the win v Mayo. Some great coaching points and what happens at Tyrone training.
Sep 16, 2021•30 min•Ep. 49
Ciaran is joined this time by DSS-sponsored athlete Mark Deely to speak about how he got on in the Killarney 'Hardman' triathlon in County Kerry, Ireland- including info on the challenge of swimming in fresh water; getting enough solid food on board; dealing with the mid-race demons; and the importance of having support and family around you on the day. -------------- The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our up...
Sep 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 48
Ciaran Deely is joined this week by Steven Poacher and special guest Enda McGinley- former Tyrone multiple All-Ireland winner & current Antrim senior football team manager- to discuss last weekend's enthralling All-Ireland Semi Final, where once again Tyrone found a way past favourites Kerry. They speak about: - Tyrone's intensity & identity - Kerry's one-dimensional attack - Physical conditioning of the modern player - Tactical innovations in the game -------------- The Locker Room Podc...
Aug 31, 2021•52 min•Ep. 47
Special Guest Tomas O'Se joins Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher to review the 2021 All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Mayo. Tomas talks about whether Dublin's dominance is over and how Mayo managed to win the game.
Aug 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 46
Joe Coulter is joined by Stevie Poacher and Fermanagh coach Paul McIvor to review the Ulster and Leinster finals. They also preview the final 4 teams left in the All-Ireland and surprisingly no one tips Dublin to win it.
Aug 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 45
Ciaran, Ross and Joe dissect the Euro 2020 Final between Italy & England from a coaches' perspective. They discuss: - Did Gareth Southgate wait too long to make changes - How Roberto Mancini was proactive in altering his formation - Was the starting team, the formation or how the players were coached the deciding factor - Do you use science and data, or instinct and 'feel' when deciding penalty takers - Was this a once in a generation missed opportunity for England - And what were the lads' ...
Jul 14, 2021•44 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, DSS Head of Performance Ross Bennett is joined by Assistant Head of Coaching at QPR FC Academy, Manisha Tailor MBE. They discuss: - Manisha's own personal and professional journey - Transfer of a teaching background into coaching - Enhanced learning and individual approach - What makes a good coach & designing session plans - Winning v Developmental approach - And as a South Asian-heritage woman working in professional football...diversity and opportunity -------------- The ...
Jun 24, 2021•59 min•Ep. 43
This week Caoimhe is joined by World Cup Winning Coach Graham Smith, who helped guide the England Women's Rugby team to a World Cup title in 2014. Graham is currently the Head Coach of the newly founded London Irish Women's team in England. In this episode, Caoimhe & Graham discuss the importance of culture in teams. Having the right culture, that everyone buys into, can lead to great success for teams who embrace it. Graham uses his experience to give insight into what works & doesn't w...
Jun 08, 2021•40 min•Ep. 42
Recreational triathlete Mark Deely and Head of Performance Ross Bennett MSc discuss getting involved in triathlons. They provide tips and advice to those new to triathlon, what equipment you need, using a training programme and planning your nutrition. Plus, race-day strategies and how to fully enjoy the experience. A fascinating analysis of both the scientific basis of triathlon training and practical tips for getting involved in this great event! The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by th...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 41
Ciaran, Joe & Ross speak about the return of the GAA season. They discuss: - What week 1 should look like - The importance of being ready for week 3 - The do's and don'ts of how to prepare your players over the coming months - Technical/Tactical/Physical/Psycho-social/Lifestyle considerations - Leave your players wanting more - Joe's appearance on rival podcast shows and his 'confusion' at Ciaran's late-night wedding party! The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.Deely...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 40
DSS Coaches Joe Coulter and Steven Poacher are joined by ex-Armagh and Down Manager Jim McCorry. Jim talks about his coaching philosophy; coaching journey and working under Kieran McGeeney. He also gives great advice on how to manage the referee; have difficult conversations with players and how he sees where the game of Gaelic football is going in the next 10 years. A fascinating insight into a coach with over 30 years experience with clubs and counties. The Locker Room Podcast is brought to yo...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 39
DSS Head of Performance Ross Bennett speaks to Sports Pyschologist Osiro Imoedemhe (Lead Academy Psychologist for QPR FC). They discuss all things from the meaning of sports psychology; difference between sports psychology and well being; mental health and its importance in sport; London GAA and working as a black woman in sport; purposeful practice and working with coaches. The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com This episode is part of DSS' initiati...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 38
DSS Coach Caoimhe Morris is this week joined on a coaching roundtable about female sports by WGPA Chair Maria Kinsella, FAI & Wexford Youths Coach Lizzy Kent and Head Coach of Dublin Lion's Basketball men's team Erin Bracken. They discuss: - the impact that amalgamation of the GPA and WGPA will have on female participation; - the stars of female participation in GAA, soccer, basketball and rugby; - do female-only coaching courses work? - the significance of streaming/showing women's sport. A...
Mar 30, 2021•39 min•Ep. 37
DSS Head of Education and Rugby Coach Caoimhe Morris is joined by Rugby S&C Coach Rob Cassidy. Rob currently works as a S&C coach with Young Munster RFC, Cistercian College Roscrea and IRFU Clubs team, having previously been with Tipperary GAA. They discuss- establishing underage GAA Academy development structures; S&C in Senior Cup Teams, AIL and International Club Rugby; what makes a great team from a support staff perspective; and the evolving game of rugby and how Rob ensures his...
Mar 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 36
Joe Coulter and Stevie Poacher are joined by legendary former player and current Senior Inter-county Longford Manager- Padraic Davis. They discuss Padraic's journey in the game, his coaching philosophy and how he has managed to learn on the job. They chat about keeping positive and focused during lockdown, how developing the skills of the game should always come first, and Joe & Stevie corner Padraic on a previous statement that he would be still playing at the age of 60! It is rare to get a...
Mar 02, 2021•57 min•Ep. 35
QPR FC Academy Head of Performance & Coach Ross Bennett hosts this Goalkeeping Coaching Roundtable with renowned Goalkeeping Coach Liam Swift and legendary former Antrim & St Galls Gaelic football keeper Chris Kerr. The guests bring years of coaching and playing experience in this most specialist and sophisticated of positions. In a position largely ignored by the outfield coach, this is an episode that takes a deep-dive into the details of coaching a goalkeeper- both from the view of a ...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 34
DSS Rugby Coach and Head of Education Caoimhe Morris is joined by well-known Rugby Coach and host of 'The Loose Head' Podcast Jeff Neville. In a fascinating episode where they touch on all aspects of coaching and learning, they chat about the future of coaching in rugby, modern day analysis and the importance of gaining and sharing knowledge. They also discussed - Being a male coach in Women’s Rugby - The importance of player autonomy and decision making - The Loose Head Podcast and listening to...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 33
Ciaran & Ross have an indepth discussion about what is the ultimate purpose of the Off-season; how to programme it for your team; and how COVID has affected this year's period of training and preparation. They chat about how it is a window of opportunity to work on strength, aerobic capacity, your 'wooden side', tactical aspects of your game and how you can get one step ahead of the chasing pack as a player or coach. The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportSc...
Jan 19, 2021•57 min•Ep. 32
Joe is joined by coach Steven Poacher and two Down legends Benny Coulter and Marty Clarke to discuss Dublin's history-making 6 in a row triumph against Mayo in the All Ireland Football Final. They discuss Dublin's 'Hand Goals'; Mayo's mistakes; game management; Dublin playing the percentage game in their excellent shot selection; and Marty & Benny give a fascinating insight into what it's like to lose an All Ireland Final- ten years on from Down's loss to Cork in the 2010 Final, it still hur...
Dec 23, 2020•50 min•Ep. 31
Brian Cuthbert, Shane Smith and Barry Mullane join Ciaran Deely this week to chat about the very important topic of child and youth coaching. The discussion ranges from: - differences in coaching approaches to child/youth/adult - how to develop 'club culture' and build the right environment for your players - the important of fun, games and enjoyment in coaching - how to retain adolescent players in team - what does a U7 coaching session look like - how will the GAA Talent Academy and Player Dev...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 30
