Meath LSP's Community Sports Coaching Programme returns

Meath Local Sports Partnership (LSP) are delighted to announce the return of their hugely successful Community Sports Coaching Programme.

The aim of the Community Sports Coaching Programme is to develop the skills of community leaders, coaches and club representatives through the provision of education and training, inclusive of the following qualifications:

· National Governing Body (NGB) of Sport awards (GAA dual foundation, FAI Kick start 1 & 2, Athletics Leaders Award and introductory awards in Volleyball, Olympic Handball and Basketball Introductory Award).

· Community awards (Community Walking Leader, Sport Ireland Active Leadership, Safeguarding 1 & 2, Sports Injury First Aid, Disability Inclusion training)

Paul McGee participated on the programme in 2018 and is now a lead Community Coach for Meath LSP.

Paul reflects on why he took part in the Community Coaching Programme – “After 30 years of working behind a desk, I decided it was time for a change in my life. I came across a Community Coaching Programme in 2018 and I decided to take part in it. It was one of the best decisions I ever made, I was doing something for myself for the first time in a long time.”

Paul goes on to say, “The Community Coaching role helped me with my own physical and mental wellbeing. I love coaching in my community”.

This FREE Programme is open to all individuals over 18 years of age. It would ideally suit those wishing to further develop themselves as coaches, mentors or leaders. All participants will be Garda vetted through Sport Ireland. The programme’s training courses will take place in the evenings.

Closing date for expression of interests is Wednesday 16th November 2022.