Workshop for Squash Coaches!

Calling all squash coaches—no matter your level! Irish Squash is hosting a 3-hour interactive workshop designed to help you better engage and coach teenage girls.

Recognising the need for teenage girls to be coached in a manner suiting their physical and emotional needs, the Coaching Teenage Girls in Sport workshop was designed specifically to drive retention of teenage girls in sport. This targeted workshop places an emphasis on Girls-first coaching, ensuring that teenage girls are given an equal opportunity to reach their sporting potential.

The Coaching Teenage Girls in Sport workshop emerged from collaboration between Sport Ireland Coaching, Sport Ireland Women in Sport, the Federation of Irish Sport, Life2Good Foundation, who also provided funding which was supplemented by Dormant Accounts Funding.

The workshop is made up of four main modules:
1. Drop-out And Engagement in Girls’ Sport and Physical Activity
2. Meeting the Psycho-Social Needs of Girls in Sport
3. Key Considerations for Coaching Girls 12-17 years – Body image and maturation
4. Preparing for the Challenges of Adolescence in Girls

In this workshop, we’ll dive into evidence-based research on what really drives success when coaching girls in their teens. You’ll walk away with actionable insights, new strategies, and a deeper understanding of how to create a positive, empowering environment for young female athletes.

The workshop will be delivered by two tutors from Sport Ireland Coaching, Elaine Cahill and Maxine Strain.

Webinar Link will be sent to registered participants the day before the workshop.

Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
Time: 6.30pm-9.30pm.

Don’t miss this chance to boost your coaching skills and make a real impact on the next generation of female squash players!