Leinster GAA Coaching Coaching Conference 2013 Your Child Matters Developing & Sustaining Nursery Programmes Gerard O Connor Developing & Sustaining Nursery Programmes Coaching the Youngest Gaels My experiences 1: Understand the importance of why we need Nursery Programmes 2: Explain what an ABC nursery is. 3: Share research that guides our thinking about Nursery programmes. 4: List the factors that contribute to a successful Nursery Outcomes: What is a GAA Nursery ? A School or place equipped to look after young people(4-7) to promote movement skills (Fundamentals) Get Into Pairs: Why are you involved in the Nursery and describe the Nursery in your club? Growing The Developmental Pyramid Golden Age for Learning Physical Activity & Motor Skill Development Just like reading and writing children have to learn to move Task Fun to play. Play for fun The Rise of the Club Nursery 83.3 % Nursery changed 2/3 years Q. How have these programmes changed the past few years ? Q. What's the secret to a successful programme ? What do Coaches have to be aware of? This is what a nursery could look like.. Why Bother about Nursery ? Young people are the clubs future Children Decide Parents what to send their children Competition other Sports Recruitment tool player & mentors Children help provide a focus for club development Task: Case study Factors that contribute to a successful Nursery Draw a line down the middle of your page and 3 list Common Issues that you might address in your club.on the left hand side On the right hand side of your page opposite each issue, list how your club can resolve each issue in turn Resources available GAA Fun Do Pack Ulster GAA Fundamental Pack Ready to Play Websites Do you agree ? Do you disagree ? Have you any question ? Have you any answers ?