Coaching Resources - Games to develop football

Below are some excellent articles on coaching for the 11-16 age group

Click here for an article by Tony Scullion on conditioned games

Check out Paul Rouse article on conditioning and training for u12 /u14/u16 age group

and Paudie Butler article on understanding the 12 and 13 year old mindset.

Junior Hurling in Gaelic Park!

Last Sunday saw the first Junior Hurling game in Gaelic Park for some time. Rockland V The Bronx has really turned into a grudge match in recent weeks especially given the football game in Paddys Field at 230pm. The standard on show was incredible with some scores coming from nearly 100 yards. The day was also a historic one from the newest addition to hurling the Hoboken club with three of their members playing with the bronx. We look forward to the next addition of Junior Hurling on 7th November 530pm venue tbd.

Underage hurling and camoige blitz @ GP10/24/10

Last Sunday in Gaelic Park was a tremendous day for all Hurling and Camoige enthusiasts in the New York area 146 boys and girls participated in an underage blitz which catered for players aged from 4-14. The day started at 1.30pm with u8s camoige and hurling on seperate field. The U10 camogs getting a great run out after the U8 game. The skill level on display was fantastic with many of our youngest players rising and striking the ball. Great credit to the coaches who have spent many hours in Paddys' Field , Rockland , Frank Golden Park and New Haven with our young players and to the parents who have coached our players at home. The U10 section started at 230pm with another clash between New York (North) and New York (South) with an U12 game between the fierce rivals at 330pm. The underage section concluded with the final game of the day. Many thanks to all the parents, umpires and referees and also especially toMike, Brendan, Ger, Roger, Danny, Eamon, John , Mags, Caroline, Chris , Joe , Mike R who organised and coordinated the event and also ensured that every player on the day got a hurling or camoige t shirt which had the list of names of all the players participating on the back. Many thanks to all the catering staff who provided all our players with pizza and soda after the games! We look forward to next year already and the promises of more blitzes!!

FUNdamentals program starts in Shannon Gaels

Shannon Gaels have started a FUNdamental training based program designed to develop basic skills in our youngest players from the ages of 3 and up. The emphasis of the program is on fun and enjoyment of skills through small station based activities. Games include, bowling, hurdle jump, catch and kick and the wolfman. Over 25 kids attended training with 9 parents involved as coaches. Training takes place at Sunnyside Park, Queens at the bottom of 49th street if you are interested in coaching or have a child who wishes to participate please call down next sunday at 9am and speak to Robert and the coaches.

Ladies Sevens starts in GP

Ladies 7's started last saturday night in Gaelic Park. It continues next saturday at 730pm and Friday 5th , 12th and 19th in November all at 730pm. This is desinged to keep players active over the winter months and provide young aspiring players with the experience of playing with and against our top players in an non competitive environment. Training is open to all players who will be in their 14th year in 2011 and over. If you are interested in playing in the 7's please contact Simon on 914-5738761.

Dave Evans checks out woodlawn

Dave Evans runs a show on NYC media called $9.99 where he tours around New York checking out the sites for under 10 dollars. In this episode he checks out Woodlawn visiting the cemetery, Mary Celtics diner on Katonah , Van Cortland Park and Gaelic Park where he watches the FDNY take on the NYPD . Click here to see what Dave has to say about "little ireland"

Hurling Blitz @ Rockland 10/17/2010

Last Sunday Rockland GAA played host to a hurling blitz which catered for all ages from 4 to over 40. The action started at 130pm with the Under 8 teams battling it out to see who would take the bragging rights . The skils on show were fantastic and it was a pleasure to watch such talented hurlers displaying what they had learned in practice. The u10s got underway at 2pm with the u12s going at 3pm with the u14s on show later. The day ended with the Rockland Senior displaying their talent in a 9 a side game which was a joy watch. Many thanks to Rockland GAA for the use of their fine fields and to the hurling committee for organising such a fantastic tournament and for providing refreshments for everyone on the day.

Mayo retain FBD final

photos courtesy of the Irish Emigrant

report courtesy of eugene kyne @

http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/New-York-GAA-round-up-104695464.html

FBD Final

Second half surge wins it

Mayo 0-19 New York 0-07

The FBD championship belongs to Mayo after a comprehensive victory over New York. The game was close for 35 minutes but when the Connaught side got into their flow they had too many weapons. For The opening ten minutes it was also all Mayo as they put five unanswered points on the board. Kevin Killeen was the free taker while Aiden O’Shea was powerful at full forward. When NY finally got going they had a brace of points from Johnny Murtagh from Johnny Murtagh. Mayo had goal chances at the offensive end with Alan Hearty and Paul Lambe pulling off good saves before NY ran out strongest in the closing fifteen minutes. Three Murtagh scores, two from frees and a Seamus Toner point cancelled out an Enda Varley score and had the sides all level at the short whistle. Toner added to the NY total and gave them their only lead of the contest three minutes into the second half. It was short lived. Four Mayo points in the next eight minutes, Enda Varley two, Kevin McLoughlin and Kevin Killeen broke the game open; they added nine further scores and were always able to find the open man as the game finished up.

New York had few players who left with reputations intact. Alan Hearty made one great stop and his kick outs had plenty of length, Kevin Smith battled hard in the middle, while Johnny Murtagh was tremendous in open play and from frees. Seamus Toner had three chances and fired two of them over the bar. Surprisingly he was taken off. Mayo had a slew of players who impressed. Ger Cafferkey when Murtagh moved away from him did well, Trevor Howley, Jimmy Killeen and Aiden O’Shea were excellent.

New York 1 Alan Hearty 2 Paul Lambe 3 Aiden Power 4 Lonon Maguire 5 Alan Raftery 6 Brendan McGourty 7 Joe Bell 8 Kevin Smith 9 Pat Madden 10 Jason Kelly 11 Dan Doona 12 Eoghan Carew 13 James Moynagh 14 John Murtagh (0-05) 15 Seamus Toner (0-02) Subs Dermot Keane for McGourty Half Time, Kevin McGeeney hf time, Alan O’Hara for Toner 35 mins, Sean Gavin for Doona 51 mins


Mayo 1 David Clarke 2 Kevin Keane 3 Ger Cafferkey 4 Chris Barrett 5 Peader Gardiner 6 Trevor Howley 7 Shane Nally (0-01) 8 Ger McDonagh 9 Trevor Mortimer (0-02)10 Jimmy Killeen (0-07)11 Andy Moran (0-01)12 Kevin McLoughlin (0-02)13 Enda Varley (0-04)14 Aiden O’Shea (0-01)15 Mark Ronaldson Subs Lee Keegan (0-01)for Nally 38 mins, James Burke for Keane 41 mins

New York Ladies return to action !

The New York Ladies are back in action after a three year absence! As a curtain raiser to the FBD league final the ladies took on a North American select made up of representatives from Boston , Philadelphia , Washington. The game was a one sided affair with New York coming out on top by a large margin however it was the team preformance from the ladies and the team spirit that were the main positives from the day. At half time we were treated to a half time exhibition from the U8 Shannon Gaels and St Barnabas teams with Barnabas competing in their first ever Gaelic For Girls event . New Haven and St Brigids competed in a camoige u10 game highlighting the great work being done in Connecticut and the Bronx to develop camoige.