The Locker Room Podcast - from DSS Coaching

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Join the DSS Coaching crew of coaches and performance specialists, featuring Dr Ciaran Deely, Steven Poacher, Ross Bennett, Barry Mullane, and Brendan Delaney, as they dive into the dynamic world of coaching, sport science, and performance. This podcast delivers expert analysis of the latest action, tactical trends, and modern coaching techniques, while also exploring sports performance, S&C, and performance support services. With special guests and engaging discussions, it’s the perfect listen for coaches, players, and fans eager to elevate their game!

  1. 6d ago

    Performance on Match Day - how to prepare for the big game! with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett

    🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Performance Series Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett to discuss how coaches and players can maximise performance on match day. From the final training session through to kick-off, Ross shares practical insights into balancing physical freshness, tactical preparation, psychological readiness, and game-day routines to help players perform when it matters most. 📌 Topics include: • 📅 Planning the training week and taper • ⚽ Tactical & physical preparation • 🧠 Mental readiness and trusting the process • 🏟️ Match-day routines and preparation 🎧 Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1&nd=1&dlsi=5d0ae5e2c7ca40d5 Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   -------------   🎓 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football & Hurling coaching content. 🧠 Membership includes: • Weekly GAA coaching & S&C videos • CPD webinars, eBooklets & blogs • Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching • Private coaching forums & member discounts 💶 Membership Options: €15/month or €150/year (2 months free!) Use Coupon Code 'POD20' to get 20% off your first monthly or annual subscription 📲 Follow us: Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC Facebook: /DSScoaching YouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

  2. Jul 15

    Inside a modern Academy Performance Structure - with Ross Bennett (QPR FC)

    🎙️Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for an exclusive look inside the modern academy performance structure and the multidisciplinary team responsible for developing young players both on and off the pitch. From the Physical Performance Coach and Sport Scientist through to the Performance Analyst, Nutritionist, and Sports Psychologist, Ross explains how today’s academies bring together a range of specialist practitioners to maximise player development and prepare athletes for the demands of elite football. The discussion also explores the wider academy structure, how these departments collaborate with coaching staff, and what lessons can be applied across other sports, including Gaelic Games. 📌 Topics include: • ⚽ The roles of the Physical Performance Coach, Sport Scientist, Performance Analyst, Nutritionist, and Sports Psychologist • 🤝 How the performance department works alongside coaches and other academy staff • 🏟️ The wider academy structure, including Academy Directors, Head of Coaching, Talent ID, Operations, and Player Care • 📈 How academy environments have evolved over the past 10–15 years • 🏆 What Gaelic Games can learn from the multidisciplinary academy model • 🔮 How academy performance departments may continue to evolve in the future 🎧 Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1&nd=1&dlsi=5d0ae5e2c7ca40d5 Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   ----------------   🎓 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football & Hurling coaching content. 🧠 Membership includes: • Weekly GAA coaching & S&C videos • CPD webinars, eBooklets & blogs • Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching • Private coaching forums & member discounts 💶 Membership Options: €15/month or €150/year (2 months free!) Use Coupon Code ‘POD20’ to get 20% off your first monthly or annual subscription. 📲 Follow us: Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC Facebook: /DSScoaching YouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

  3. May 25

    'Talent ID in the Youth Development Phase (YDP)' - with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett

    🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: Talent ID in the Youth Development Phase (YDP)   Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical discussion around Talent Identification in the Youth Development Phase (YDP) and what really goes into identifying, assessing, and developing young players within academy environments.   Drawing on experiences from both the boys’ and girls’ pathways, the conversation explores how coaches assess not just performance now — but long-term potential.   📌 Topics include: • 🔍 Recruitment, scouting, and academy trial processes • 🧠 Using the FA 4-corner model to assess players • 📈 Current performance vs future potential • 📏 Relative age effect, maturation, and late developers • 💎 The “rough diamond”, maverick, and project player • ⚽ Differences between boys’ and girls’ academy pathways   🎧 Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1&nd=1&dlsi=5d0ae5e2c7ca40d5 Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 ----------------- 🎓 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football & Hurling coaching content.   🧠 Membership includes: • Weekly GAA coaching & S&C videos • CPD webinars, eBooklets & blogs • Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching • Private coaching forums & member discounts   💶 Membership Options: €15/month or €150/year (2 months free!)   Use Coupon Code ‘POD20’ to get 20% off your first monthly or annual subscription   📲 Follow us: Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC Facebook: /DSScoaching YouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

  4. Apr 16

    'Planning the Pre-Season Training Programme' - with Ross Bennett

    🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Performance Series 🎧 Episode Title: Planning the Pre-Season Training Programme Host: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this Coaching Insights Series episode, Ross Bennett delivers a short, practical breakdown of how coaches can effectively plan and structure their pre-season training programme.   Ross simplifies the process into three key phases, giving coaches a clear framework to follow when preparing their teams for the season ahead.   📌 Topics include: • 🗂️ Planning and organising your pre-season structure • 🔄 Managing the initial return from the off-season • 📈 Progressing the training programme over time   🎧 Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1&nd=1&dlsi=5d0ae5e2c7ca40d5 Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   -------   🎓 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football & Hurling coaching content.   🧠 Membership includes: • Weekly GAA coaching & S&C videos • CPD webinars, eBooklets & blogs • Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching • Private coaching forums & member discounts   💶 Membership Options: €15/month or €150/year (2 months free!)   Use Coupon Code ‘POD20’ to get 20% off your first monthly or annual subscription   📲 Follow us: Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC Facebook: /DSScoaching YouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

  5. Mar 25

    'Video Analysis for Coaches – From Match Prep to Player Development' - with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett

    🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: 'Video Analysis for Coaches – From Match Prep to Player Development' Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on how coaches can use video analysis effectively across the full coaching process — from youth level right through to senior and inter-county environments.   📌 Topics include: • ⁠ 🎯 Using video for match preparation and opposition analysis •⁠  ⁠📊 Structuring simple and effective match reviews •⁠  ⁠👤 Supporting player development and IDPs through video •⁠  ⁠🧩 Working with units and position-specific learning •⁠  ⁠📱 Building player ownership using platforms like Hudl, Veo, and Performa Sports   🎧 Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1&nd=1&dlsi=5d0ae5e2c7ca40d5 Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   🎓 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football & Hurling coaching content.   🧠 Membership includes: • Weekly GAA coaching & S&C videos • CPD webinars, eBooklets & blogs • Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching • Private coaching forums & member discounts   💶 Membership Options: €15/month or €150/year (2 months free!) Use Coupon Code 'POD20' to get 20% off your first monthly or annual subscription   📲 Follow us: Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC Facebook: /DSScoaching YouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

  6. Mar 12

    'How to be a great Assistant Coach!' - with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett

    🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: 'How to be a Great Assistant Coach!' Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC)   In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on the role of the assistant coach and how they can best support a head coach in a team environment.   📌 Topics include: • 🤝 Building a strong working relationship with the head coach • 🏃 The assistant coach’s role in training sessions • 🎮 Matchday responsibilities and game observation • 👥 Supporting player development and communication with players • 📊 Contributing through analysis, operations, and organisational support   🎧 Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1&nd=1&dlsi=5d0ae5e2c7ca40d5 Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   🎓 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football & Hurling coaching content.   🧠 Membership includes: • Weekly GAA coaching & S&C videos • CPD webinars, eBooklets & blogs • Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching • Private coaching forums & member discounts   💶 Membership Options: €15/month or €150/year (2 months free!) Use Coupon Code 'POD20' to get 20% off your first monthly or annual subscription   📲 Follow us: Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC Facebook: /DSScoaching YouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

  7. Feb 26 ·  Video

    What should a new Manager & Head Coach focus on? - with Ross Bennett MSc

    🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Insights Series Hosted by: Ross Bennett (DSS Coaching) 🎧 Episode Title: What should a new Manager & Head Coach focus on? - with Ross Bennett MSc In this short 10 minute episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ross breaks down the 6 priorities that a new Manager or Head Coach should focus on when joining a new team or for a new season. This is the first in the new Coaching Insights Series from DSS Coaching, in which we use short-format podcast episodes and videos. Enjoy and we would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on it! Listen here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 ---------------- The video is brought to you by the people at www.DSScoaching.ie J oin today to get exclusive access to our upcoming coaching & sport science webinars, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, vlogs, member-led discussions. Sign up to the DSS Coaching Platform today for great rates: €15 for 1 month €150 for 12 months (2 months free)   As part of your DSS Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games, fitness and gym programmes for your players & coaches, session plans, fitness sessions, videos, blogs, vlogs, gym programmes, videos of training games & practices. Also discounted prices on Gaelic Football and Hurling Games eBooklets, alongside our 2026 Periodised Season Training Planner. Also check out our extremely popular new Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook: / DSScoaching Find us on Twitter at: @DeelySport @CiDeely @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @BarryMullane1 @Stevie_poacher @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC

  8. 12/10/2025

    Coaching at Foundation & Youth Development Phases

    🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode: Coaching the Child & Youth Player at Foundation Phase (FP) & Youth Development Phase (YDP): How We Actually Develop Players Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance, QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on what long-term player development really looks like — from U9s to senior level. 📌 Topics include: • 🔍 What “development” actually means • 🧠 What to focus on at different age grades • 🎯 Balancing freedom and structure • 🎲 Why variety & unstructured play matters • 📈 What separates players who progress   Listen here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00XRjE5PtPYX66yTVaPiL2?si=d7dfd3b266cb45d1 YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   🎓 The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by www.DSScoaching.ie – your home for Gaelic Football & Hurling coaching content. 🧠 Membership includes: • Weekly GAA coaching & S&C videos • CPD webinars, eBooklets & blogs • Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching • Private coaching forums & member discounts 💶 Membership Options: €15/month or €150/year (2 months free!) 📲 Follow us: Twitter: @CiDeely @DeelySport @BarryMullane1 @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @markdeely @BD_CorkGDC Facebook: /DSScoaching YouTube: DSS Coaching Channel

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Join the DSS Coaching crew of coaches and performance specialists, featuring Dr Ciaran Deely, Steven Poacher, Ross Bennett, Barry Mullane, and Brendan Delaney, as they dive into the dynamic world of coaching, sport science, and performance. This podcast delivers expert analysis of the latest action, tactical trends, and modern coaching techniques, while also exploring sports performance, S&C, and performance support services. With special guests and engaging discussions, it’s the perfect listen for coaches, players, and fans eager to elevate their game!

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