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Leinster GAA Coaching Coaching Conference 2013. “Y our Child Matters”. Developing & Sustaining Nursery Programmes Gerard O Connor. Developing & Sustaining Nursery Programmes. Coaching the Youngest Gaels. My experiences. Outcomes:.
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Leinster GAA CoachingCoaching Conference 2013 “Your Child Matters” Developing & Sustaining Nursery Programmes Gerard O Connor
Coaching the Youngest Gaels My experiences
Outcomes: 1: Understand the importance of why we need Nursery Programmes 2: Explain what an ABC nursery is. 3: Share research that guides our thinking about Nursery programmes. 4: List the factors that contribute to a successful Nursery
Question What is a GAA Nursery ? A School or place equipped to look after young people(4-7) to promote movement skills (Fundamentals)
Get Into Pairs: Why are you involved in the Nursery and describe the Nursery in your club?
Physical Activity & Motor Skill DevelopmentJust like reading and writing children have to learn to move
Task Fun to play. Play for fun
83.3 % Nursery changed 2/3 years Q. How have these programmes changed the past few years ?Q. What's the secret to a successful programme ?
Why Bother about Nursery ? • Young people are the club’s future • Children Decide • Parents what to send their children • Competition other Sports • Recruitment tool player & mentors • Children help provide a focus for club development
Draw a line down the middle of your page and 3 list ‘Common Issues’ that you might address in your club .on the left hand side • On the right hand side of your page opposite each issue, list how your club can resolve each issue in turn
Resources available • GAA Fun Do Pack • Ulster GAA Fundamental Pack • Ready to Play Websites http://www.sportnz.org. http://www.canadiansportforlife.ca/physical-literacy/fundamental-skills http://junglesports.com.au/ http://www.aflauskick.com.au/ http://www.dublingaagamesdevelopment.ie
Do you agree ? • Do you disagree ? • Have you any question ? • Have you any answers ?