Profile Form GGE Position: European Youth Development Officer Name: Mark Cunningham Nationality: British *Age: 48 *Profession: Chartered Accountant/Founder of Executive Search Firm Current Club: European Communities Gaelic Club Former Clubs & St. Brendans of Ruislip London 1981-1987, Tir Chonaill Gaels Manchester (if any): 1987-1990 Codes played: Honours (if any): Winner Feile Peile na nOg U14 – Cork 1984 for London London U12 champions (twice), London U14 Champions (twice), All Britain U-14 Runner up 2014, London U16 Champions twice Previous I played Gaelic football in the UK from 1981-1990. Since moving to experience in in I have become involved with European Communities Gaelic Club, which GGE/GAA/LGFA/CA: is a youth club in Brussels since 2010. I have been treasurer for the last 6 years, trained the U11 player and been active in the relocation of the club and recruitment of new players. We currently have 75 children registered with the club. I have organised our attendance at several tournaments abroad includng , , Dublin and . I have undertaken a number of training courses. I have been the European Youth Development Officer since 2015 My role in GGE (brief over of I am the person holding this position and am repsponsible for the under age responsibilities): members of the clubs, ensuring that there are regular games for all under age club members and see that responsible personnel are in charge of youth activities.

This involves encouraging teams to attend tournaments, and putting together combined teams where are insufficient numbers or differences in playing standards.

Involve parents in helping out at the clubs by: – Attending Coaching Courses – Assisting with coaching of players – Assisting in training young referees – Providing and arranging transport – Caring for jerseys, footballs, hurleys etc..

Develop high standards of presentation, sportsmanship and discipline among youth. Encourage the Youth Section to plan the year ahead. Examine how they could improve matters within the club in relation to: Coaching, Games, Promotion of Games, Social/Cultural Activities, Special Projects etc.

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