Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games/Foundation Coaching Course

Calling all future coaches! The Ottawa Gaels are running a free Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games (ICGG) Course and we want YOU to join us!

Date: April 9th, 2022
Time: 8.30am-5pm
Location: TBC

This beginner course is open to anyone who is interested in coaching with the Ottawa Gaels this year. Participants don’t need ANY prior experience as a coach to attend!The Foundation Award/Introduction To Gaelic Games Coaching course is aimed at beginner coaches and will enable participants to assist a coach in the organization of activities to develop Gaelic Football, Camogie or Hurling.

Check out this video about the course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6PRDUX6RTkWe encourage all players (new and experienced), teachers and parents to attend this interactive, hands-on course.

Please bring water, comfortable clothing, running shoes, and a positive attitude!

To register, please email treasurer.ottawagaels.ca@gaa.ie.

Course Info

The ICGG Award course has been designed to support new coaches develop a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, competencies, and values for coaching the child, youth or adult playing population. The course is structured around three key elements:

1. The Coach | ‘Being a Coach’, ‘How to Coach’, and ‘Preparation for Planning’.

2. The Player | ‘Who are you coaching?’. Whether they are child, youth or adult players, male or female and address the need to be inclusive.

3. The Game | a focus on movement for Gaelic games, skill development and games.