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Applications for places on the 2023-24 Women’s Student Coach Academy are now open. Read more and download the application form below.

Student Sport Ireland in partnership with Sport Ireland, 12 National Governing Bodies (Rowing Ireland, Athletics Ireland, Badminton Ireland, Basketball Ireland, Camogie Association, Football Association of Ireland, Hockey Ireland, Irish Rugby Football Union, Ladies Gaelic Football Association, Triathlon Ireland, Volleyball Ireland, Weightlifting Ireland) and 26 colleges and universities across the island of Ireland, is giving female students in 3rd level study the chance to receive invaluable coaching support while studying.

The academy now in its 3rd year has seen over 85 students come through the academy since its inception. The female students are given the chance to work with athletes and teams within their institutions, while working with a mentor coach on the ground, with colleges and universities also supporting the students with coaching equipment and gear. National Governing Bodies support the students with the provision of suitable coaching courses and coaching opportunities within the sport.

Student Sport Ireland support the students with administration of the academy, coaching workshops and providing over coaching supports through out the year.

The application form can be downloaded here and all students can return to their institution sports officer. The deadline for applications is August 7th 2023.

If you have any queries or questions please do not hesitate to contact womeninsport@rowingireland.ie

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!Female and Male Coaches Wanted! 

Investigating the experiences of coaches working with female athletes and the menstrual cycle 

Offaly Sports Partnership has secured support through Sport Ireland and the Healthy Ireland Fund for a study to investigate the experience of coaches working with female athletes with particular focus around the menstrual cycle. The research will be undertaken by the SHE (Sport, Health & Exercise) group at the Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone campus.

The lead researcher will be PhD candidate Niamh Fogarty.  Niamh’s research will be supervised by Dr. Niamh Ni Cheilleachair. Niamh is a former international rower with Rowing Ireland and is a native of Offaly Rowing Club. 

Up to 18 coaches (9 male and 9 female) will be interviewed for the study.  Interviews should last approximately 45 minutes.

Attached please find a participant information sheet, a recruitment poster and an invitation letter.  If you are interested in participating in this study please submit your expression of interest.  Should you require additional information please contact Niamh Fogarty (contact details on the attached letter)

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