Booking is now open for Boxing Ireland’s Coaching Conference, Coaching With Purpose, taking place from 9:30am on Sunday, December 6th at the Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
The conference will focus on practical coaching, from warm-ups, sparring and periodisation to club culture, nutrition, making weight, and understanding the rules and scoring.
The conference will include a keynote address by Ian Gatt, founder & director of the Boxing Physio. Ian is Head of Elite Performance Management at the Inspire Institute of Sport and a former Head of Performance Support at GB Boxing.
The Opening Address will be delivered by Boxing Ireland CEO, Gary Stewart.
Practical Workshops
Interim High Performance Head Coach, Damian Kennedy, will deliver a practical workshop on problem solving through sparring/pads while Boxing Ireland Coach Developers will share a workshop on successful warm-up and activation.
Seminars & Panel Discussions:
There will be panel discussions on teen innovation, as well as an R&J Insight forum, and a presentation from Pathway Development Lead Daithi McCabe. The conference will additionally provide guidance on nutrition, and hear reflections from teen boxers.
Booking
The conference is open to all adult registered members of affiliated clubs – booking is through Sport80, HERE. The conference cost is €10, and attendees will also receive refreshments on arrival and lunch.