“Not everyone learns the same way so I really like the challenge in how best to explain these concepts to people, and for them to leave having achieved, no matter how big or small.” A member of the Clare Senior [...]
Mental imagery, also known as visualisation, is a powerful tool that can help athletes improve their performance. By creating a mental image of a task or movement, athletes can simulate the experience and train their brains to react in the [...]
The 18th annual European Network of Young Specialists in Sports Psychology (ENYSSP) conference will be held at Thomond Park, Limerick from the 20th-22nd of April 2023 in partnership with Setanta College. Below, Dr. Kate O'Keefe describes her experience of attending [...]
The 18th annual European Network of Young Specialists in Sports Psychology (ENYSSP) conference will be held at Thomond Park, Limerick from the 20th-22nd of April 2023 in partnership with Setanta College. ENYSSP aims to give support in education, research, professional [...]
Galway GAA have launched a new partnership with Setanta College that will focus on the delivery of athletic development programmes for the county’s underage development squads. Covering both hurling and football, the design and delivery of the programmes will be [...]
Introduction A recent post on social media made the point that Sports Psychology support in the GAA is where Strength and Conditioning was 15 years ago. If we look at where Strength and Conditioning is now in the GAA, we [...]
FAQs: Studying the Undergraduate Strength & Conditioning Pathway at Setanta College How is the Undergraduate Pathway delivered? The Setanta strength & conditioning certificates and degree is delivered through blended learning. This means that the lectures (written and video) are pre-recorded [...]
In our latest article, Setanta lecturer and S&C Coach Greg Bennett discusses important aspects to consider in a youth player pathway. Through his coaching business GB Coaching, Greg leads the Youth Player Pathway in Raheny GAA and details how this [...]
Overview of Psychological Skills Training Psychological Skills Training (PST) has long been a neglected aspect of many sports. This may be due to a lack of understanding of the value of these skills or a lack of certainty around the [...]
Strength & Conditioning in the GAA Split Season Introduction of the Split Season In early 2021, a motion was passed at GAA congress stating that the GAA season would be split “between inter-county and club by stipulating that the All-Ireland [...]
