Aidan O'Connell
@AidanOC_Cork
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Congratulations to Claudia Kearney, our PhD student @OfficalCorkGAA, on the publication of her first paper. @claudiakearney_'s work with @MTU_ie will continue to inform and shape how we holistically develop our academy players. Link to Paper👇 https://t.co/gngOxMBoE7
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Delighted to have @coach_roche_ presenting — one of the world’s leading voices in youth athletic development. Arsenal Academy S&C coach (2013–22) and European Cup–winning S&C coach with Arsenal Women this year. @OfficialCorkGAA @CorkGAACoaching @CorkLGFA @CorkCamogie
Club Coaches! Join us for the Strength & Conditioning Conference 📅 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh | 💶 €20 Gain expert tips to boost player performance & prevent injuries! ➡️ https://t.co/bIBbRizBjC
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Great morning with Cork intercounty coaches of all age groups - 1st group to hear the full four-year PhD findings and recommendations from our research on the non-dominant side. Great engagement & a real hunger for the research. Sincere thanks to @AidanOC_Cork @OfficialCorkGAA
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Excited to share my insights with Carrigaline Senior Football! Joined by @coach_roche_ with Arsenal Academy & Arsenal Ladies expertise, rehab coach @gbrett85 (ex-Munster & Leinster Rugby), and Cathal O’Brien, Cork SH S&C. @CorkGAACoaching @CorkCamogie @CorkLGFA @OfficialCorkGAA
Cork GAA Strength & Conditioning Conference for Club Coaches on Sat, Nov 29 (9:30 AM–12:30 PM) at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 🏋️♂️ Learn from top S&C coaches across GAA, soccer & rugby. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/Mx6CnY5RpR
#CorkGAA #CoachDevelopment
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Cork GAA Strength & Conditioning Conference for Club Coaches on Sat, Nov 29 (9:30 AM–12:30 PM) at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 🏋️♂️ Learn from top S&C coaches across GAA, soccer & rugby. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/Mx6CnY5RpR
#CorkGAA #CoachDevelopment
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Great to see GAA coach development opportunities popping up across Ireland — there’s a real hunger out there from coaches to learn, connect, and build strong communities of practice!! @GaelicSense @evanalmighty85 @movementcoachkm @fhsperformance @OfficialCorkGAA
We’re hosting avery exciting event for gaelic Football coaches in the South of Ireland, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Coaching the principles of Gaelic Football, South of Ireland Conference, 22 November 2025 at 9:30 AM. https://t.co/UHsSg0XvRM We have a stellar
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Excellent line up again at St Joseph's School GAA Innovation Coaching Clinic in Newry. Great day of learning in store at this leading community of practice event! @OfficialCorkGAA @Stevie_Poacher @ShaneKeegan81
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1. I am excited to launch Sports D3c0d3d with Iddo Diamant - a monthly newsletter focused on career development and talent advancement for Irish and European SportsTech professionals.
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Helping you d3c0d3 your path into SportsTech - monthly digest of Irish opportunities, innovations, and insider knowledge for sports technology professionals
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It has been a really enjoyable year focusing on the development of Jones Performance Coaching across Ireland & the US. I am looking forward to the launch of our new branding & website with the help of Beyond The Branding before the years end , first look attached!
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Thanks @DeasunO for hosting the Biological Maturity Symposium @uniofgalway Great to see @GaaClare @Kerry_Official & @OfficialCorkGAA embracing best practice in Growth & Maturation. Congratulations to our PhD student @claudiakearney_ for sharing her @MTU_ie based research.
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Best of luck to our newest Irish International, Barry O' Connell, who plays on the Irish Boys' Home Internationals Team at Cork G.C. this morning. ☘️ He's pictured with Juvenile Officer John Paul Hughes, his parents Maria and Aidan, and Men's Club Captain, Shane Scanlan.
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'Bio-banding' splits players into separate training groups based on their biological age, not their chronological age
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Clare’s hurlers will contest Saturday’s All-Ireland minor final against Waterford.
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GameSpeed Masterclass Fri July 4th | Ages 15–18 | Boys & Girls Unlock your Attacking Speed & Defensive Footwork Expert Coaching | 8 Week Program | Speed Profile Selling fast👇 https://t.co/3taUz3WAPo
@OfficialCorkGAA @CorkGAACoaching @CorkCamogie @CorkLGFA
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🔥 Train like a Rebel this summer! Cork GAA Performance Camp 📍 Páirc Uí Chaoimh 📅 June 30 – July 3 | ⏰ 9:30am–1:30pm 👦👧 1st & 2nd Years (6th Class 2025 grads) 🎽 O’Neills jersey included! 💶 €125 🔗 https://t.co/1D4k5YfgJh
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Due to demand @OfficialCorkGAA are hosting an *extra* Hurling & Camogie Performance Camp for 1st & 2nd year boys and girls 🏑 Starting next Monday June 30th‼️ Places selling quickly👇 https://t.co/nhtmEQb3h0
#greatcoaching
#greatcraic
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GameSpeed Masterclass “Unlock your speed, footwork and agility” Friday July 4th Boys & Girls aged 15-18 Expert Coaching/Individual Profiling/8 week program. Reg 👇 https://t.co/3taUz3X8EW
@OfficialCorkGAA @CorkGAACoaching @CorkCamogie @CorkLGFA
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Excellent 🧵by @Coach_Osku Principles > Drills
Coaching mistake I made for years: Using drills to fill time. Not to teach something. I had the cones. I had the energy. But I had no direction. Here’s how I fixed that—and why you should too 👇 🧵 Start with Principles (Not Drills)
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Another outstanding article from Ciaràn O'Sullivan on "The Talent Trap" and the importance of free play for player development. https://t.co/26rkyIOOS8
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Thanks Coach Developer @Eoghandorgan & the coaches who completed the excellent "Gaelic Games Youth Athletic Development L1” @PaircUiCha0imh Top quality hands-on and digital learning👏 More in Sept/Oct!! @gaalearning @OfficialCorkGAA @CorkCamogie @CorkLGFA @CorkGAACoaching
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Congratulations to the Cork Minor Hurling team and management on winning the Munster Minor Hurling Championship! Well done to Bobby Carroll, the @DrominaGAA captain, for lifting the cup, and to Tom A. Walsh @Carrig2hillGAA for earning the Player of the Match award.
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