Cork Coaching and Games – GDC meetings
Cork Coaching & Games will hold its monthly meetings with clubs throughout the month of October.
Details of each area meeting are outlined below.
Should any club have any queries, please contact your local GDC.
Cork GAA Coach Education Calendar 2026–2027 Is Here
Cork GAA Coaching & Games Development has released its Coach Education Calendar for 2026–2027. It’s a season of courses, workshops and conferences for coaches, managers, players and parents. Most events are at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, and the awards and nursery courses run at venues around the county.
Coach Education Awards
- Award 2 Hurling: November 2026 – February 2027
- Award 2 Football: November 2027 – February 2028
- Award 1 Youth Dual: February – April 2027 (Cork, Mallow and Clonakilty)
- ICCG, Introduction to Gaelic Games: February – April 2027 (28 venues countywide)
- Nursery Courses: January – February 2027 (40 venues countywide)
Coaching events
The Adult Coaching Conference is on 23 January. Goalkeeping workshops follow on 25 January (football) and 1 February (hurling). Youth workshops are on 13 February (football) and 20 February (hurling).
Athletic development
The Athletic Development Conference is on 28 November. F3 Youth Athletic Development Courses run on 7 November and 30 January. There’s also a Youth Resistance Training Workshop on 20 January and a Speed Workshop for Youth Club Coaches on 3 March.
Leadership, analysis and nutrition
- Creating High-Performing Management Teams: online webinar on 14 November, and a two-day course on 6 and 13 February.
- Performance Psychology Workshop (Psychology of Pressure): 1 March.
- GPS and Performance Analysis Workshop: 8 February. GAA Introduction to Performance Analysis Course: 13 March.
- Performance Nutrition Workshops: 11 January, 22 February (online) and 22 March.
- Hamstring Health “Return to Perform”: 8 March.
Youth Hurling Coaching Workshop with GameSense Coaching
Youth Hurling Coaching Workshop with GameSense Coaching
The Lavin Brothers of GameSense Coaching will deliver a practical Youth Hurling Coaching Workshop on Saturday, February 14th at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
This workshop will be highly beneficial for coaches working with U13 to U18 hurling teams, focusing on modern coaching methods that reflect the demands of the game.
Designed to enhance skill execution under pressure, the session will also develop decision-making and game understanding, supporting players to improve their individual performances at both club and county level.
Event Details:
What: Youth Hurling Coaching Workshop
Where: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
When: Saturday, February 14th, commencing at 9.30am
🎟 Tickets for this event can be purchased via the link below:
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Coaching and Games Development Club Meetings for February
Cork GDCs continue their monthly Coaching and Games Development Club Meetings across the county throughout February, providing clubs with an opportunity to engage directly with their local GDC and stay informed on key coaching and games initiatives.
Cork GAA Coaching & Games Development
GDC Club Meetings – February Schedule
| Date | Location | Time | GDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4th | Glen Rovers GAA Club | 7:00pm | Mick Hennessy |
| Feb 4th | Midleton GAA Club | 7:00pm | Paudie O’Brien |
| Feb 4th | Kanturk GAA Club | 7:15pm | Pat Spratt |
| Feb 4th | Macroom GAA Club | 7:30pm | Fachtna O’Connor |
| Feb 4th | Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels | 7:30pm | Cian O’Connor |
| Feb 5th | Crosshaven GAA Club | 7:00pm | Mick Daly |
| Feb 5th | Kildorrery GAA Club | 7:30pm | Colm Finnan |
| Feb 9th | St Colums GAA Club | 7:00pm | Billy Murphy |
| Feb 11th | Killeagh GAA Club | 7:00pm | Ciaran O’Brien |
| Feb 11th | Douglas GAA Club | 7:30pm | Brendan Delaney |
| Feb 11th | Ballyhooly GAA Club | 7:30pm | Sean Gleeson |
| Feb 12th | Adrigole GAA Club | 7:00pm | Billy Murphy |
| Feb 23rd | Clonakilty GAA Club | 7:30pm | Niall McIntyre |
| Feb 26th | Clann na nGael GAA Club | 7:00pm | James McCarthy |
Youth Football Coaching Workshop
Cork GAA Coach Developers will deliver a practical Youth Football Coaching Workshop on Saturday, February 7th at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
This workshop is ideal for coaches working with football teams from U13 to U18. It is designed to enhance coaching skills using a games-based approach, while also emphasizing the importance of developing strong bilateral skills in youth players—helping them improve their performance at both club and county levels.
Event Details:
- What: Youth Football Coaching Workshop
- Where: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
- When: Saturday, February 7th, starting at 9:30 AM
Tickets for this event can be purchased here:
