Cork GAA Adult Coaching Conference

Event Overview

Cork GAA are delighted to host the Adult Coaching Conference 2026, a morning designed to support and challenge adult coaches working across clubs and teams. This year’s conference will focus on developing games-based, decision-led coaching environments that empower players to think, decide, and lead under pressure.

Conference Theme

GameSmart Coaching: Empowering Players to Think, Decide & Lead Under Pressure

This conference will explore:

• Coaching for decision-making and game intelligence
• Designing representative, game-based training environments
• Transferring skill acquisition principles into GAA coaching
• Developing confident, adaptable players and teams

Date, Time & Venue

• Date: Saturday, 24th January
• Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
• Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork

Cost

• €20 per person

Keynote Speakers

• Jason Ryan – Ballygunner GAA Hurling Manager
• Kevin Murray – Cork Senior Football Coach
• Niall O’Regan – FAI Head of Education & Development
• Sam Jermyn – Skill Acquisition Specialist, Irish Senior Women’s Basketball
• Dave Dorgan – Cork U20 Hurling Performance Coach

Each speaker will share practical insights and applied examples relevant to adult coaching environments.

Who Should Attend

• Adult GAA coaches
• Club coaches and team management
• Coach educators
• Anyone interested in modern, player-centred coaching approaches