Meath GAA players support upcoming Fitness Testing Workshop

January 27, 2015

Ruairi Murphy (Meath LSP), Mary Murphy (Meath LSP), Mick O'Dowd (Meath manager) and team captain Donal Keoghan.

Are you a coach preparing to test your team's fitness or are you a player/athlete looking for that extra edge? If so Fitness Testing - A practical approach can steer you in the right direction.

Former Irish and Munster rugby player Niall Ronan will deliver a practical fitness testing workshop in Navan on Tuesday February 3rd.

Niall Ronan a native to Meath played Gaelic Games and represented his county at minor level before embarking on a rugby career that saw him win 100 caps for Munster and play for Ireland. Retired through injury, Niall now has a BA in strength and conditioning and will deliver the "Fitness Testing - A Practical Approach" workshop.

This workshop will focus on how to conduct various fitness tests such as speed, endurance, strength, flexibility and more. Niall will explain how to analysis the measurements and then discuss how to design an appropriate training plan. This workshop is ideal for coaches and player/athletes from both team and individual sports.

The workshop is suitable for coaches, managers, parents and players over 16, and will have a theory and practical element so please wear suitable clothing.

When:  Tuesday February 3rd 
Where: Simonstown GAA Centre, Navan
Time:   7pm -9pm  
Cost:  €15 (Club discount available for two on more members attending)
Booking: You can book online at www.meathsports.ie or alternatively download and return the registration form

Places limited. Registration closes Monday February 2nd. For more information please contact David McCaffrey, Meath Local Sports Partnership on 046-9067337 or email [email protected]


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