We have a limited number of places left on the first Fundamentals course of 2025 in Claremount Sports Grounds in Dublin 4 this Sunday (10.00-16.00). Booking is available here: hockey.ie/events Booking closes Friday 24th at 11.00am.

Despite difficult conditions, 12 enthusiastic coaches attended our first Fundamentals' coaching course of the year in Landsdowne Sports Park on Sunday. Huge thank you to coach developer Dwyne Hill for facilitating the course. #focusoneducation

** MIDTERM FUNDAMENTALS COACHING COURSE** Ideal opportunity for students and teachers. Thursday 20th February: 10.00-16.00 Booking: hockey.ie/events

We still have some paces available on our Midterm Fundamentals Course in Loreto Hockey Club on Thursday 20th February from 10.00-16.00. The course is ideal for students (16+) and teachers. Booking: hockey.ie/events

**Fundamentals Course - Dublin** When: Mon 24th and Wed 26th February 2025 Where: Sandford Park School, Ranelagh, Dublin Times: 18.00-21.00 both evenings. Bookings: hockey.ie/events

**Fundamentals of Coaching Hockey Course** Our next course is in Sandford Park School on Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th February from 18.00-21.00 both evenings. To register: hockey.ie/events

We were delighted to have 18 enthusiastic coaches online for our first 'Introduction to Tactics' course this evening. Looking forward to running the course again in March. For more info: [email protected] #focusoneducation

A busy two days of coach education came to a close with a Fundamentals course in Loreto Hockey Club this afternoon. We had 27 coaches with coach developers Phil Oakley and Kenny Carroll. Thank you to Loreto HC for hosting. #focusoneducation

Busy evening in Sandford Park School Union with 19 coaches on our Fundamentals course under the expertise of coach developer Kenny Carroll. #focusoncoaching

**Level 1 Coaching Course, Cork** If you have completed the Fundamentals course, this is a great opportunity to further your coaching knowledge and develop your skills. Booking: hockey.ie/events #focusoneducation

We were delighted to have such an interested group of coaches across all age groups on our Introduction to Tactics course in Cork C of I last night. If you would like us to deliver the 2-hour course in your club, get in contact with your development officer. #focusoneducation

Great opportunity to support the development of your club and school coaches with our Attacking Overloads Workshop. Where: Mount Sackville When: Monday 28th April Booking: hockey.ie/events #focusoneducation

**Level 1 Coaching Course - Dublin, May 2025** When: See below for dates and times. Where: St. Andrew's College, Blackrock Booking: hockey.ie/events Coaches must be over 18; with Safeguarding 1 and the Fundamentals course complete. #focusoneducation

**Level 1 Coaching Course for 3rd Level Students** When: September 1st (Mon); 2nd (Tue); and 4th (Thu). Time: 09.00-14.30 each day. Where: Railway Union HC Booking: hockey.ie/events - places are limited. #focusoneducation

22 coaches joined us online tonight for our Introduction to Tactics workshop. The workshop can also be delivered in person in your club or school. Contact your development officer for more information. #focusoneducation

Very enjoyable morning in the Mardyke with PE students from UCC Ireland on our Fundamentals course. #focusoneducation

We are inviting enthusiastic female coaches to have your say on the challenges facing you as a hockey coach in Ireland, and how you feel we can support you better on your journey. To sign up: forms.office.com/e/V7G8srXSZj #focusoncoaching

Great opportunity for coaches to develop their knowledge around attacking principles and player development. Suitable for all coaches from U12 up. When: Mon 28th April Where: Mount Sackville School Booking: hockey.ie/events Queries: [email protected] #focusoneducation

We were delighted to run two workshops last night for developing coaches. Our Attacking Overloads clinic ran in Mount Sackville with coach developer Kenny Carroll. Meanwhile, we ran our Introduction to Tactics course in Cork Harlequins with 16 coaches. #focusoncoaching

As we look to understand the challenges facing female coaches in their development and put supports in place to address these, it was great to have 25 coaches from varying backgrounds at our Female Coaching Forum last night. #focusoncoaching #womeninsport #eurohockey