Ciaran Deely PhD

I really enjoyed recording this podcast episode with Ross Bennett for @DeelySport , on a topic close to both our hearts 😊 At different times times we have been the Lead & the Assistant to each other…across both Football ⚽️& Gaelic Football 🏐 See episode details below ⬇️ ———- 🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: ‘How to be a great Assistant Coach!’ Host: Ciaran Deely (QPR Girls U14 Coach & DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on the role of the assistant coach and how they can best support a head coach in a team environment. 📌 Topics include: * 🤝 Building a strong working relationship with the head coach * 🏃 The assistant coach’s role in training sessions * 🎮 Matchday responsibilities and game observation * 👥 Supporting player development and communication with players * 📊 Contributing through analysis, operations, and organisational support 🎧 Listen here: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5Pt… Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: buff.ly/36sGDJ2

🎙️ *The Locker Room Podcast* – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: ’How to be a great Assistant Coach!’ Host: Ciaran Deely @CiDeely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on *the role of the assistant coach* and how they can best *support a head coach* in a team environment. 📌 *Topics include:* * 🤝 Building a strong working relationship with the head coach * 🏃 The assistant coach’s role in training sessions * 🎮 Matchday responsibilities and game observation * 👥 Supporting player development and communication with players * 📊 Contributing through analysis, operations, and organisational support 🎧 *Listen here:* Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5Pt… Apple: buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: buff.ly/36sGDJ2

🚨 DSS Coaching – Spring Webinar Series 2026 🚨 We’re excited to launch our Spring Webinar Series exclusively for DSS members! 📅 16 March – Cian O’Dea PhD Researcher & Strength and Conditioning Coach 📅 30 March – Philip Kerr @PlayerGaelic Coach Developer & Author of Developing Gaelic Footballers 📅 13 April – Ross Bennett Head of Integrated Performance at @QPR This series will provide practical insights, coaching ideas, and high-performance knowledge from leading practitioners working across elite sport and athlete development. 📍 Exclusive to DSS Members 🌐 dsscoaching.ie Looking forward to seeing you all there!

A nice way of organising a Hurling session from @PlayerDP The N.E.A.T system Numbers- overloads, be adaptable Equipment- plenty of balls, bibs ready Area- stations ready to go, drills & matches ready at the start Time - maximise every minute. Keep them on the ball