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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Programme Day 1 - Wednesday, February 17th
VENUE: FELS POINT HOTEL

Programme Day 2 - Thursday, February 18th
VENUE: ITT (SOUTH CAMPUS)

15.00 Registration, Fels Point Hotel 8.30 - 9.00 Registration, ITT South Campus
15.30 to 18.30 "Chi Running Workshop" - Catriona McKiernan
19.00 to 21.30 "Winning Formulas Forum"

Insights and discussion into how to manage teams to maximise their success from a panel of experts. This will be an open question and anwser session following brief input at the start by all panelists.

The session will be chaired by Colm O'Connor, journalist with the Cork examiner.

Jack O'Connor - All Ireland Winning Football Manager with Kerry 2004, 2006, 2009

Mick Galwey - was a key figure in Shannon R.F.C. His involvement in the Irish national squad started with his debut in 1991 against France, Galwey's had a 11 year international career.

His rugby career includes, 41 caps for Ireland, four times as captain and scorer of three tries, 1993 Lions tour to New Zealand, 130 caps for Munster, 85 as captain, 1 Celtic League, 10 Munster senior cups and 6 All Ireland Leagues with Shannon R.F.C., 113 games for Shannon in the AIL, scoring 28 tries. He has coached Shannon to 2 AIL victories and 2 Munster Senior Cups.

Michael Dempsey - former Laois Senior Football Manger, Leinster Club championship winning manager and Kilkenny Sernior Hurling selector 2006 to present
9.00 - 9.45 Keynote1
a) The Coaches Role in Rehabilitation Graham Smith
b) What Influences Exercise Adherence and Can We Make A Difference Dr Paul Bedford
10.00 - 10.45 Keynote2
a) Research on Best Practice in Periodisation in Irish Sport - Des Ryan
b) Latest Science on Core Stability - Martin Haines
11.00 - 12.15 Parallel Workshops No.1
Select 1, 2, 3 in order of Preference
13.00 - 13.45 Keynote3
Principles of Speed Training - Tom Comyns
Kickboxing Energiser - Maeve Frawley
14.00 - 15.15 Parallel Workshops No. 2
21.30 Close 15.30 - 16.45 Parallel Workshops No. 3