Colm O' Brien Email & Phone Number

County Kerry, Ireland

Planning, implementing and evaluating a number of programmes and initiatives to recruit, develop and retain players, coaches, administrators and support volunteers in my region. These range form nursery to adult, with the main focus on providing player, coaching and administrative opportunities for people in the area. In line with this, I work closely with my fellow development officers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a balanced programme is available throughout my… Show more Planning, implementing and evaluating a number of programmes and initiatives to recruit, develop and retain players, coaches, administrators and support volunteers in my region. These range form nursery to adult, with the main focus on providing player, coaching and administrative opportunities for people in the area. In line with this, I work closely with my fellow development officers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a balanced programme is available throughout my region.Within a team, I lead the direction of Kerry Hurling Development, from club games programme, to inter county player and coaching pathways, working daily with other staff members and volunteers to drive the county forward in hurling terms. Show less

Ireland

Working with a wide range of Sporting organizations to educate, facilitate and deliver Sport Performance targets. My work has included Club-School link hurling coach and coordinator with the GAA, Sport Scientist with Limerick District Schoolboy League, Performance Analyst with Limerick Hurling from Underage to Senior and most recently, Consulting privately with clients ranging from exam aged teenagers, to those in the corporate arena with a view to helping them perform optimally in their chosen… Show more Working with a wide range of Sporting organizations to educate, facilitate and deliver Sport Performance targets. My work has included Club-School link hurling coach and coordinator with the GAA, Sport Scientist with Limerick District Schoolboy League, Performance Analyst with Limerick Hurling from Underage to Senior and most recently, Consulting privately with clients ranging from exam aged teenagers, to those in the corporate arena with a view to helping them perform optimally in their chosen field. This is achieved by educating and developing mental skills training programmes that are tailored to the individual client, with their personal goals in mind Show less

Limerick, Munster, Ireland

Delivering lectures and practical sessions in the area of Sports Coaching and Development. I was responsible for delivering to young adults and mature learners in Year 1 and 2 of the Sports Coaching and Development course in LIT. Specifically in the area of Advanced Coaching Skills and Leadership and Teamwork. I also supervised 5 Final Year Project students throughout their research dissertation journey on the Business with Sports Management Course

University Of Limerick

Responsible for assisting the Games Development Officer in providing an adequate games programme to cater to the needs of the campus community. As well as coaching a number of third level teams, I was also responsible for organizing many other activities which ensure the smooth running of an organization as vast as UL GAA, such as; fundraising events, logistic support for teams and managing training schedules.

Limerick City

In a new initiative, I was responsible for rolling out a new suite of recreational Gaelic games, aimed are re-recruiting former players and new members alike, these non contact games provided physical activity and social interaction at our centres in Limerick IT and UL. I was also tasked with working to ensure adequate games and workshops were provided for 13-17 year olds during the summer months to complement the county games programme. An early graduate experience I thoroughly enjoyed and… Show more In a new initiative, I was responsible for rolling out a new suite of recreational Gaelic games, aimed are re-recruiting former players and new members alike, these non contact games provided physical activity and social interaction at our centres in Limerick IT and UL. I was also tasked with working to ensure adequate games and workshops were provided for 13-17 year olds during the summer months to complement the county games programme. An early graduate experience I thoroughly enjoyed and learned much from. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Sport Exercise And Performance Psychology, 2.1

A thoroughly enjoyable and condensed year of study of the factors and considerations around the area of Sport, Exercise and Performance.

Bsc Sport And Exercise Sciences