December 1, 2020
This article looks at the key factors influencing sports participation and how can they be explored by governing bodies and other sports administrators to resume ‘normal’ sporting activity and drive greater participation in different sports after the global pandemic.
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October 30, 2020
One of the many clubs to adapt their approach to fundraising to cope with the new environment is Meath GAA club Dunshaughlin & Royal Gaels – who have enjoyed massive growth in funds raised through online lotto – we spoke to them to see what approach they have taken and what changes they have made to cause their online revenue to grow tremendously in the last few months. Andrew Smith, D&R Gaels PRO was happy to come online and speak to us – Andrew’s father Jim is a long term servant of the club and that is how he got involved in helping the club out with their lotto.
READ MOREOctober 23, 2020
Better performing coaches leads to greater enjoyment for club members and improves retention and player development – so it’s important to take the time to look at improving coaching as a whole at your club. A club-wide programme for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of coaches is one way of ensuring this happens and can instills confidence in existing and prospective members of your sports club.
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October 10, 2020
What controllable and uncontrollable factors do you need to consider before a training session and how do you take those into account to prepare the most effective and enjoyable session possible for the kids participating in club training. Coaches are always bound by certain constraints but these should not limit the fun in football (or any other sport) which is necessary to drive continued participation.
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