Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games

Gaelic Games Europe is holding an Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games course in the Czech Republic.

The Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games is the introductory award for coaches of Gaelic games.

The course is aimed at beginner coaches and will enable participants in the organisation of activities to develop Hurling/Camogie or Gaelic Football/Ladies Football.

Click here for more information on the Gaelic Games Player Pathway.

Modules Covered

The course will cover the following modules:

• Introduction

• How to coach

• Being a coach

• Who are you coaching

• Movement in Gaelic Games

• Skill Development

• Introduction to Our Games

• Preparation and planning

Learning Outcomes

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Describe the Coach you want to be...

• Identify the Skills of Gaelic Games.

• List the six ‘How to Coach’ competencies & How to apply them into your Coaching.

• Organise progressive games & activities to develop:

  • Skills appropriate to players needs and abilities.

  • Fundamental Movement Skills appropriate to Gaelic Games.

• Highlight differences and similarities while coaching different age group.

• Plan, Organise & Deliver quality Coaching Sessions.

Course Details

Date: 21st November 2026

Location: Edubbaa Základní škola, Řepice 188, Strakonice, Czechia.

Registration and Further Information

To register for the Introduction To Coaching Gaelic Games course, click here. For guidance on registering on TOBAR, see the TOBAR FAQs. Please contact coachingofficer.europe@gaa.ie with any questions. Gaelic Games Europe looks forward to welcoming participants to Strakonice for the course!