Summer&Programme&2015& Providing)a)Pathway)to)Excellence)) For)ALL)Young)GAA)Players)in)Cork) 1 Contents Firstly, we wish to congratulate each player selected on the Rebel Óg Summer Panels, for Chairman’s Address 2 their commitment so far and to remind all players that these squads are in place for the Committees 3 summer only and also, given the large numbers listed, there is a still long road ahead Philosophy 3 with your club and school before a small number of you “make it” as a Cork Minor. That Liam Hennessy Recommendations 4 said, we hope that you cherish the opportunity for the next few months and do your National Policy 5 families, clubs and schools proud, both on and off the field. Terms of Reference for Management Teams 6 Code of Behaviour 8 These panels of 48 are now closed for the summer and no further players will be called Medical Policy 10 up. At the end of August, all county panels will be disbanded for 2015 and then, in late Player Pathway 11 October, Academy activities at regional level will resume and all players will again be Programme Areas welcomed in for open trials / sessions. Therefore, players who are not listed are asked to Skill Development (Technical) 12 also commit fully to their clubs for the summer and another opportunity will arise later Physical Development (Physical) 13 in the year with your region. Team Play / Game Sense (Tactical) 14 Personal Development 15 Please note that there is an average turnover rate of 20% in all panels annually, so the Analysis 16 door is always open for the late developer. Panels are closed for the next few months to Panels & Mentors 18 allow players selected to enjoy their summer without the fear of being ‘dropped’ and to Summer Schedules U14-U16 22 allow players not selected to focus solely on their clubs. On a point of information, a brief U17 Schedules 24 look at the U17 hurling panel listed is worthwhile. After an extensive trawl over the last Rebel Óg Golf Classic 24 three months, their mentors have selected a summer panel of 50, which includes a number of current Cork Minors, but it is also notable that 25% of their panel are new to On behalf of Rebel Óg, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all the squad system. here to Neptune Stadium this evening for the launch of this year’s Academy summer programme. To all the young boys who have made Rebel Óg Academy dates for the summer programme (U14 to U16) are included in the the squads we congratulate you on your achievement and hopefully Rebel Óg 2015 Clár Cluichí / Fixture Plan and are listed below. Rebel Óg U17 teams this will be a stepping stone to a Cork jersey at Minor, U21 or even operate outside of Fixture Plan, as it doesn’t cover adult club games, for which U17s are Senior level in the years to come. To all the managers, coaches and eligible. selectors, I want to thank you most sincerely for your selfless dedication to the cause of Cork hurling and football and hopefully Academy mentors are also listed with their panels and we remain indebted to all for your sacrifices will bear fruit in the coming years in the shape of All-Irelands, in every their continued support. Also, the services of the Mardyke Arena have helped us to move grade and code, returning to the banks of the Lee. A special word of thanks goes to Kevin to a higher level and their expertise is noted. Finally, the primacy of the club / school and O’ Donovan, for his huge input into this evening’s launch and for his continued the contribution of club / school coaches is recognised. While the designated dates are monitoring of all activities relating to these squads. Finally, best of luck to everybody essential in order for us to provide players with opportunities at development squad throughout the coming months and lets all pull together for the betterment of Cork GAA. level, on all other occasions, players are to play a leading role with their clubs / schools. Cathaoirleach Coiste na n-Óg Chorcaí, Seán Puirséil The financial support of Coiste Chontae Chorcaí through the Clubs On behalf of Coiste Chontae Chorcaí, we again wish the Rebel Óg Draw is gratefully acknowledged, as is the magnificent support of Academy teams the best, as they embark on another busy summer of Rebel Óg officers at all levels. More resources are being allocated to activity. To all players, mentors, parents and officers we applaud your underage activities in Cork GAA than ever before. I have full confidence continued commitment and guarantee the full backing of the County that such investment will reap a rich harvest with continued Board in your endeavours. commitment and patience. Cathaoirleach Coiste Chontae Chorcaí, Gearóid Ó Laighín Oifigeach Oiliúna (Coaching Officer) Caoimhín Ó Donnabháin 2 Committees Philosophy In late 2013, an appointments committee was set up to recruit mentors for Academy Following the Liam Hennessy chaired review of all development squad activities in teams. This process has been a big success so far, with the targeting of high profile ex- Cork in 2012, the philosophy outlined below was declared. A detailed summery of the inter-county players / mentors and a huge number of mentors also coming on board recommendations within the report is found on page 4. This is followed by a summary at regional level with the help of the GDAs. of national policy on page 5. Academy Appointments Committee John Purcell (Ballincollig) Kevin O'Donovan Philosophy; To ensure that all young hurlers and footballers within our county invited (Kilmeen) Brendan Driscoll (St. Finbarr's) Edmond Forrest (Ballygarvan) Diarmuid into our squads receive the perfect grounding so as to set them up for a successful career O'Donovan (St. Nick's) Pat Horgan (Midleton) Frank McCarthy (Ballincollig) Paul with Cork McCarthy (Kinsale) Richard Murphy (Lyre Banteer) Denis Twomey (Avondhu) Declan • Development: a Pathway and a Process whereby players of any age can Walsh (Argideen Rangers) participate and develop within the key areas • Participation: playing and being involved In early 2015, the members listed below formed a County Coaching Committee to • Coaching Professional Development (CPD): a pathway for continued review all issues related to coaching in Cork and bring forward policy proposals for development of coaches knowledge and practice review by County Board. Following a number of meetings, the following areas have • Strength & Conditioning: not limited to gym based activities, includes been identified as central to the ongoing improvement of coaching within the county movement and workload management and will be subject of future policy proposals: • Workload: an index of the player’s physical activity. The total time in activity • Role of full-time coaching staff of a player divided by the activity effort • Supporting Gaelic Games in post primary schools • Periodisation: planning periods of rest, recovery, development and play • Rebel Óg Academy within calendar year • Underage structures • Long Term Player Development pathway: a model already in place and agreed in principle over a decade ago and modified and refined since County Coaching Committee Kevin O'Donovan (Kilmeen) Brian Herlihy, (Dohenys) encompassed under GNP (PEP, STEP, CARE, ALL) Fergus Ryan (Mallow) Keith Ricken (St. Vincent's & CIT) John Considine (Sarsfields) Wesley O'Brien (Carrigaline) Donal McCarthy (Valley Rovers) John Cleary (Castlehaven) Neil O'Keefe (Blackrock) Michael O'Mahony (Blarney) Joe Larkin The Development Pyramid (Douglas) Charlie Wilson (Newcestown) Liam Weir (Sciath na Scol) Meanwhile, the Rebel Óg Coaching team, under Games Manager Kevin O’Callaghan with the support of Rebel Óg is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of Development coaching policy within the county. All are heavily involved in the organisation of Rebel Pathway for Óg activities at County and Regional level. Compete to Players Win Progression to Elite Training Position Name Club Ph Email Learn To Coaches Development of Physical, Compete Administrators Officer Kevin O'Donovan Kilmeen 086-7753567 [email protected] Technical and Tactical GM Kevin O'Callaghan Kilshannig 086-8532375 [email protected] Learn to Train Managers GDA Paudie O'Brien Midleton 086-7725411 [email protected] Development of Rudimentary GDO Noel Crowley Fermoy 086-8375061 [email protected] Play To Learn GDA James McCarthy Castlehaven 087-7799531 [email protected] & FMS GDA Sean Crowley Killeagh 086-0548533 [email protected] GDA Colm Crowley Killeagh 086-3687799 [email protected] Participation GDA Aine Murray Blackrock 086-7725372 [email protected] GDA Pat Spratt Buttevant 086-8922800 [email protected] 3 Liam Hennessy Recommendations Better Services Vision – To be a constant and strong presence in All Ireland competitions at all levels To provide teams with quality services that contribute to high performance Long Term Aim- to create an informed and supportive environment whereby our • Establishing the support services structures and people county squads can utilize the best possible resources and supports so as to prepare • Identify and map existing expertise within the county properly for adult competition • Recognise the skills of other professions who can support programmes and contact Objective 1: To develop high quality players through effective structures them with a view to helping Objective 2: Utilise High Performance coach education & training opportunities • Maximising expertise & services in Cork and beyond Objective 3: Provide