Applications Open: LGFA and Camogie Association combine in training new Coach Developers

Key to implementation of the Gaelic Games Coach and Player Pathways, is the provision of quality coaching and player development inputs, appropriate to a player’s stage on the pathway.

The LGFA, Camogie Association, and GAA continue to work together to align supports and services to volunteers active within the Coach Pathway, and indeed, to those taking the initial steps into the pathway. Our coach education programmes are delivered by qualified coach developers who ensure all participants attending Gaelic Games education courses/workshops/webinars have a positive experience. It is these positive experiences that support increased participation across the Gaelic Games landscape. Coach Developers play an intrinsic role in the facilitation of these positive coach education experiences. The LGFA and Camogie Association are delighted to combine in efforts to support the training and qualification of 20 new Coach Developers commencing their own delivery in 2027.

Role of a Gaelic Games Level 1 Coach Developer:

Enable learners to deliver Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games courses accredited under the Sport Ireland Coaching Development Programme for Ireland (CDPI)
Enable learners to help coaches reach the level and standard of coaching they aspire to be
Empower learners to take responsibility for their own learning and the learning of others in the Gaelic Games coaching sector.
Delivery of Gaelic Games and code specific coaching workshops

Key Dates:

Applications close via nomination form – Friday 14^th August 2026
Online Information Evening for applicants – Wednesday 19^th August 2026
Successful applicants notified by – Friday 4^th September 2026
Training Weekend 1 – Saturday 17^th /Sunday 18^th October 2026
Training Weekend 2 – Saturday 7^th / Sunday 8^th November 2026
Training Weekend 3 – Saturday 28^th / Sunday 29^th November 2026

The venue for the in-person training will Dublin.

The Coach Developer training involves compulsory attendance at all six contact sessions and any NGB Coach Developer-related workshops, distance learning tasks, presentation tasks, observation tasks and delivery of coach education courses.

Upon successful completion of the necessary assessments, Coach Developers will be asked to commit to the delivery of coach education programmes within their NGB.

Closing date for ‘expressions of interest’ applications is Friday 14^th August 2026. For more details on the coach developer training process, we would highly recommend that you view our Coach Developer training pathway document that supports this promotion prior to applying for this role.

The cost for the training will be €300 with €100 refunded upon full completion of the Coach Developer training programme.

CLICK HERE to view Coach Developer Training Pathway

CLICK HERE to view expression of interest form.

For more information, please contact