Connacht Hurling and Football Residential Academy

The Connacht GAA Hurling and Football Residential Academy takes place in N.U. I, Galway on June 26^th, 27^th and 28^th. It is the second year of this initiative and it will compliment the already existing County Schools of Excellence. Indeed we would envisage that selection of players for the camp will take place through the latter.

The two main objectives of Schools of Excellence should be

a) Maximize participation at that level; create an environment that makes playing for your county a real and tangible aspiration.

b) Optimize playing standards; continue to develop player’s potential.

We hope that the addition of our Residential Camp will further satisfy both of the above criteria.

The enclosed programme of events is designed specifically for U-15 and takes into consideration their physiological and psychological stage of development.

This will be a challenging few days for all the players but for those fortunate enough to be selected it promises to be enjoyable and above all educational.

Playing our games should be fun and attractive and this ethos will be espoused throughout the week. The social interaction of our potentially elite athletes will cultivate relationships that will last throughout their inter-county years and will be mutually beneficial to all.

Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the mentors and managers who are presently involved with all the schools of excellence in each county and to extend an invitation to you to attend any of the sessions on any day.

In conclusion I would like to thank all the coaches, guest speakers, Tony Regan and Adrian Hassett, NUI, Galway for their excellent facilities and especially John Prenty (Secretary), and Larry Quinn President of the Connacht Council for their generosity and conviction in sponsoring this entire event.

I look forward to working harmoniously with all for the benefit of all

John Tobin John Prenty

Coaching and Games Manager Connacht Council Secretary

Each Parent needs to sign this form on behalf of the travelling Minor.

Connacht Residential Camp 2007

Name of Player

Name of Parent/Guardian

Address

Telephone No Mobile No

Doctors name and telephone number

I/we grant permission to to take part in the Residential camp.

I/we grant permission for emergency medical treatment/operations/anesthetics for my son if necessary.

Parents/Guardians signatures

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Please fill in any additional information regarding your sons health.

To facilitate the smooth running of the camp the following rules must be observed.

1. Players must stay in their group at all times

2. Players are not allowed to leave the campus without permission

3. Players must be punctual

4. Players must pay for any damage caused

5. Under no circumstances can players take any alcohol or other illegal substances. In the event of that happening players will be sent home at parents expense.

I accept the above rules and I am aware that while I am at this camp, I am representing my club, school and my family. I understand that if any action of mine brings the camp into disrepute, disciplinary action may be taken against me.

Players signature.

Thursday 28^th June 2007

Time	Venue	Group	Activity	Coaches/Guest Speakers
8.30am	Main Canteen, College	All players	Breakfast
10am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	All players	Internal Blitz
12.30pm	Dangan Sportgrounds	All players	Lunch,
1.15pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	All players	Closing Address	Guest Speaker, John Prenty.

FOCAL o UACHTARAN C.L.G. CHONNACHTA

On behalf of Connacht GAA Council I welcome all the participants to the Connacht Hurling and Football Academy. I especially welcome the players selected from the five counties and I hope that these three days of intensive Coaching and Development will be of assistance to you in both your sporting career and personal development.

We are delighted this year to welcome 25 players from the New York GAA Board. The Council have had an association with New York for many years with the winners of the FBD League travelling to New York for an overseas final each year.

We have also welcomed New York into the Connacht Senior Football Championship for the past nine years. In addition, our Coaches have delivered many coaching sessions in New York. The inclusion of our American colleagues is a welcome development in our ongoing relationship. I am confident that both the players and the mentors will enjoy their time in our company.

This residential Academy is the brain-child of John Tobin, Director of Coaching in Connacht. We are fortunate in this Province to have someone of John’s ability and experience. He has consistently come forward with innovative proposals for the delivery of a comprehensive Coaching programme throughout the Province. Many of his ideas have been incorporated into National Coaching policy. I am sure that John, together with Damien Coleman, Director of Hurling and John Prenty, Connacht Secretary, will continue to promote best practice in the delivery of Coaching to all who wish to play our games.

We are equally fortunate to have very capable Games Managers operating in each County whose remit is the delivery of the Coaching Plan into all areas of the Province. I take this opportunity to thank all our full-time coaching staff on their dedication to the cause.

I want to thank Tony Regan and Adrian Hassett of NUI, Galway for the use of the facilities over the three days. I especially thank the Guest Speakers for making themselves available to assist in the operation of this Academy.

Finally, to the players taking part, I trust that you will learn how to prepare properly for your sporting career and always behave with dignity both on and off the field. Enjoy these few days and bring back to your team-mates the lessons you have learnt. I hope that the friendships you create over these few days will continue long after your playing days are over.

Is mise le meas

LORCAN O’CUINN.

Tuesday 26^th June 2007

Time	Venue	Group	Activity	Coaches/ Guest Speakers
10am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	New York	Fitness Testing: Weight & Height Speed Test Speed Endurance Counter Movement Jump	Des Ryan Adrian Hassett John Tobin Tom McManus
11.30am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	All players	Welcome Address, Ground Rules	John Tobin John Prenty
12noon	Dangan Sportsgrounds	New York	Kicking & Catching	Liam Og Gormley John Tobin
12noon	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Footballers	Fitness Testing: Weight & Height Speed Test Speed Endurance Counter Movement Jump	John Tobin Des Ryan Tom McManus Thomas Keenan Liam Og Gormley Adrian Hassett
12noon	St Enda’s	Hurlers	Ball Alleys Striking	Damien Coleman Damien Curley Gerry Spelman Adrian Hession Prionsios Killeen
1.30pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	All Groups	Lunch,
2.30pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Footballers	Kicking & Catching	Billy McNicholas Adrian Hassett Eugene Lavin Willie Hegarty Liam Og Gormley Pat Kilcoyne
2.30pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Hurlers	Fitness Testing: Speed Test Speed Endurance Counter Movement Jump	John Tobin Des Ryan Tom McManus Thomas Keenan Jimmy Holohan Prionsios Killeen
2.30pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	New York	Defensive play, (to include tackling & drills)	Adrian Hassett Liam Og Gormley
4pm	Corrib Village	All Players	Check In
5pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	All players	Diet & Nutrition	Damien Coleman
6pm	College	All players	Dinner & Address by President of the Connacht Council	Larry Quinn
7pm to be confirmed	Cinema	All players		Adrian Hassett
9pm	Corrib Village	All players

Wednesday 27^th June 2007

Time	Venue	Group	Activity	Coaches/Guest Speakers
8.30am	Main Canteen, College	All players	Breakfast
10am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Hurling	Defensive play, (to include tackling & drills)	Damien Coleman Damien Curley Gerry Spelman
10am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Football	Strength & Conditioning,	Tony Regan Marty McGrath Liam Og Gormley Pat Kilcoyne
10am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	New York	Attacking Play	Billy McNicholas Paraic Conroy Willie Hegarty
11.30am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	All players	Break
11.45am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Football	Defensive play, (to include tackling & drills)	Eugene Lavin Willie Hegarty Pat Kilcoyne Adrian Hassett Billy McNicholas
11.45am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Hurling	Strength & Conditioning, (Core Work, Weights, Body Resistance, Flexibility).	John Tobin Tony Regan Marty McGrath Thomas Keenan
11.45am	Dangan Sportsgrounds	New York	Conditioned Games	John Tobin Liam Og Gormley
1.15pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	All players	Lunch,
2.15pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Football & New York	Lifestyle	Joe Bergin David Heaney
2.15pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Hurling	Lifestyle
3.30pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	New York	Strength & Conditioning, (Core Work, Weights, Body Resistance, Flexibility).	Tony Regan Marty McGrath Thomas Keenan Adrian Hassett
3.30pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Hurling	Attacking play	Damien Curley Damien Coleman Adrian Hession
3.30pm	Dangan Sportsgrounds	Football	Attacking play	Paraic Conroy John Tobin Billy McNicholas
6pm	Main Canteen, College.