DCU_Performance

Account for DCU elite performance programmes @dcu_shhp

[Paul O'Brien @paulob16]

Another publication around mentoring in a Gaelic Games setting. This time looking to develop performance analysts.

Some of the findings in below tweet 👇

https://t.co/kEIDiNDrZC

@Rdtaylor_16 @DcuPerformance

[Dublin City University @DCU]

Separating young GAA players based on ability ‘very beneficial’ when done correctly, research finds.
Dr David Moran of @insight_centre said the issue of GAA “streaming” is an emotive one for parents and their children.
Read more in @Independent_ie: https://t.co/aM1z5hvvUx

[NewstalkFM @NewstalkFM]

Should young GAA players be divided by ability? New research says it can work - but only if done right.

https://t.co/mTmsO4z9F8

[Steph Brennan @sjb_coaching]

Are you a coaching in the @irishhockey National Performance Pathway with players from U16-U21? @DcuPerformance and @irishhockey are interested to hear your thoughts to help shape the future of Talent Development… (1/2)

[DCU_Performance @DcuPerformance]

Congratulations to @IanCostello1 on a great defence of his Prof Doctorate thesis: A multistakeholder perspective of alignment, coherence & integrated strategy at various stages of an elite rugby pathway.

Thanks to Ian Sherwin and Robin Taylor for examining

Well done Ian!

[DCU_Performance @DcuPerformance]

Congratulations to Amy Shelley on a fantastic defense of her PhD Investigating the English male rugby talent system

The PhD was in collaboration with @Premrugby and thanks to @AdamKelly07, Sarahjane Cullen and Goss for a really constructive viva.

Well done Amy!

[DCU_Performance @DcuPerformance]

Congratulations to Garry Cahill pn successfully defending his Professional Doctorate

The Parent Advantage: Exploring Contextual Influences and Parental Roles in Tennis Talent Development.

Well done Garry - a really thorough body of applied research

[DCU_Performance @DcuPerformance]

Congratulations to David Moran and @PostawaAnna who graduated from the @DcuPerformance Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance @DCU

We are so proud of them and their contributions- fantastic and impactful research.

Well done to everyone!

[Jamie Taylor @Jattaylor]

🚩 New @_UKCoaching Journal Article 🚩
Directing our intentions – using the explore-execute taxonomy to shape athlete interactions

One of the hardest parts of coaching is knowing whether skill learning is actually happening. Because adaptation unfolds over time, not within a single session, it can be difficult to judge progress. Yet “session flow” or short-term improvement can easily trick us into thinking athletes are developing.

Building on our chapter in Sport Skill Acquisition, this paper with Michael Ashford outlines an evidence-informed framework, developed through our coaching and coach development, to help coaches plan, monitor, and reflect with greater intent.

The Explore–Execute Taxonomy supports coaches to be deliberate about athlete–activity interactions and to monitor, in action, whether the challenge point aligns with their intentions.

Links below

@DcuPerformance @dcu_shhp

[Kate Sheridan @SherKatie]

The end of one chapter and the beginning of the next, I'm delighted to announce I have completed my Professional Doctorate with @DcuPerformance . Thanks to my brilliant supervisors Siobhán O’Connor & Enda Whyte. #ProfessionalDoctorate #ChronicPain

[DCU_Performance @DcuPerformance]

Many congratulations to @paulob16 defending his Professional Doctorate thesis

@Rdtaylor_16

[Robin Taylor @Rdtaylor_16]

Congratulations to @paulob16 on the successful defence of his @DcuPerformance Professional Doctorate yesterday. Thank you to the examiners for their time and interest in his work Tom Leeder, @cliff_olsson and @SiobhanOConnor3.

[DCU_Performance @DcuPerformance]

How Do you Develop the Most Expert Coaching Workforce in World Football?

A dive into our research with the Premier League and @insight_centre

[Jamie Taylor @Jattaylor]

How Do you Develop the Most Expert Coaching Workforce in World Football?

Thanks to @Leaders_Insight for featuring the ongoing @premierleague Coaching Expertise Project with @DcuPerformance and @insight_centre

🔗Link below

[Jamie Taylor @Jattaylor]

Such a privilege to welcome students from all over the world to DCU Performance Programmes this week

If you are interested in further study, get in touch!

[Áine MacNamara @AineMacNamara_]

A fantastic few days on campus with the 2025 @DcuPerformance Msc and Professional Doctorate candidates - looking forward to working with this group over the next few years here in @DCU

[Robin Taylor @Rdtaylor_16]

A really enjoyable few days meeting the new MSc and Professional Doctorate students. Looking forward to working with them over the next few years.

[Stephen Behan @behan_s]

Great to welcome the new cohort on campus. Great to see such variety across the group, looking forward to the year ahead.

[stephen duff @stephenduff92]

Great to get started this week and meet everyone for the first time. Looking forward to the rest of the journey 💪💪

[DCU_Performance @DcuPerformance]

With students coming from far and wide to join us on campus, we are delighted to start another year with the induction of our 1st year MSc and Professional Doctorate students.

We are proud to have such an international programme and competitive entry

[DCU School of Health and Human Performance @shhp_dcu]

Coverage of important work done by our own Dr. Dave Moran and colleagues @DcuPerformance

https://t.co/hQYNiJzitl

[Jamie Taylor @Jattaylor]

A pleasure to present the results from the Dublin City University, Prem Rugby and Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics Player Development Project to the Performance Summit last week

Thanks as always to Neil McCarthy and Matt Williams for ongoing support to embed this work in academy practice

@DcuPerformance @dcu_shhp