Gymnastics Sports Coach Development

Introduction

In partnership with the University of Ulster and supported by the Irish Sports Council and Coaching Ireland, Gymnastics Ireland is proud to present the GymEDGE Sports Coach Development Programme.

The programme involves a series of workshops, using core fundamental gymnastics skills and training techniques to assist coaches to build the “complete athlete or player”, giving athletes the “the edge”.

The GymEDGE programme is a continuous professional development tool for any coach, from any sport, with any ability, who is interested in making their athletes or players better at their own sports by giving them the edge. It is internationally recognised that Gymnastics as a sport provides key skill sets that can assist other sports develop the complete athlete or player.

Irish Squash recommend coaches attend these workshops to further their knowledge and expertise. If you are interested in attending any of these workshops please e-mail [email protected] with your details and location.

Workshops

The programme includes 3 individual workshops:

• Fundamental Movement Skills (F.M.S)  – Practical based, focusing on the benefits of Gymnastic FMS for all sports
• Flexibility and Stretching – Dynamic and developmental stretching ideas, techniques and training programmes
• Physical Preparation and Conditioning– Gymnastics-based full body conditioning exercises, techniques and training programmes

Further Information

Please click on the links below for more information:

• Upcoming Workshops
• Outline of the F.M.S Workshop 
• General Information Flyer
• Supporting Testimonials – General Flyer
• Supporting Testimonials – Des Ryan: Irish Rugby Football Union Fitness Education Manager
• Supporting Testimonials – Ian McKeown: Strength & Conditioning Coach; Sports Institute Northern Ireland ( SINI ) – GAA Programme