Course details
Objectives:
OBJECTIVES
Develop Coaching Competencies: Enable participants to demonstrate "How to Coach" skills, including building rapport, observing, analyzing, explaining, demonstrating, and providing positive feedback.
Skill and Movement Development: Equip coaches to identify and teach the core skills of Hurling, Camogie, Football, and Ladies Football, as well as fundamental movement skills appropriate to Gaelic games.
Session Planning and Organization: Train coaches to plan, organize, and deliver safe, high-quality, and progressive coaching sessions and games, regardless of age or ability level.
Understanding the Player: Help coaches understand who they are coaching (child, youth, or adult) and ensure training is inclusive and developmentally appropriate.
Promote Safety and Well-being: Ensure a safe environment is created, with a strong focus on child safeguarding and promoting the physical and mental well-being of players.
Reflective Practice: Encourage coaches to reflect on their own practice to improve their coaching and the overall experience of the players.
Start date:
Wednesday, 11th March, 2026The Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games (ICGG) Award is the mandatory entry-level course for new coaches across GAA, LGFA, and Camogie, replacing the previous Foundation Award. It provides a 9-hour foundation in coaching, covering child/youth/adult development, fundamental movements, and skill-specific activities.
The ICGG is the first step on the GAA Coach Education Pathway, often delivered in two sessions, and is necessary for anyone starting their coaching journey. Course Specifics:
Requirement: It is the initial step on the GAA coach education pathway and does not require prior experience.
Requirement for Coaches: It is MANDATORY for new coaches to have completed this, along with Garda vetting and a Safeguarding 1 workshop.