Sharon Langan

Family, Kids, Basketball, Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds.. Keep Kids involved in Sport.

[Martin (Beanz) Warde @martinbeanz]

When Mick Ryan lost his son through sucide his world fell apart.
Six years ago he decided that he would try to save even one life. He believes his son told him to do what he could, and he did.
It started with just one teddy bear. A symbol he believes takes us all back to our childhoods. He placed it on a bridge with a note saying, "Your friends and family love you".

He also left his own name and phone number, and the number of a su!c!de support line. He got a call one night and was able to help a young person who saw the Teddy and that’s when it took off.
Mick drove around the country with his daughter placing Teddy bears and notes and solar lights on bridges, train tracks and on riversides, all in the hope that he could save eleven one life. But it’s done more than that.

Not only has he saved a life, he has started a nationwide campaign, where people from all over of Ireland are now asking Mick for his signs and putting up their own bears. He’s even had messages from people in the U.K. and the US thanking him and lwttimg him know that they have taken on his idea..... and it’s working ❤️

Mick is 74. He’s recovering from a serious illness and he’s on a walker, but he said he won’t stop what he’s doing until he’s not around anymore to do it. We need more Micks in this world.

Please suport this lovely short film showing the power of not just a village, but a little island.

Producer- Yvonne Kinsella - That’s A Wrap TV

Director - Martin Daneels. Camera - Joe Edwards.

We need this film to be made, and im saying that as someone with absolutely zero to do with the production. We need more stories about the heros like Mick who are out there giving their lives to save strangers.

What beautiful Human Being.

That Go fund me link is in the comments as X doesnt like them.

[Justin Su'a @Justinsua]

A common principle we discuss at the highest level of sport is: Pressure doesn’t ruin performance, panic does.

I read a story once of a rookie astronaut who got tangled during a training drill. It started small — just a minor mistake. But instead of slowing down, he rushed to fix it.

The tether wrapped around his helmet, then his tools, then his body.

An experienced astronaut reminded him of Hoot’s Law: No matter how bad things seem…You can always make them worse.

That’s true in space, in sport, in leadership, and in life. When pressure hits, our instinct is to speed up. We want to fix it fast. But rushed reactions often tighten the knot.

Sometimes the best move isn’t immediate action, but rather a brief pause to understand what’s actually happening.

Before asking, “How do I fix this?”​
Ask, “If I react poorly, how can I make things worse?”

Slow down. See things clearly. Then move with intention.

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@PlayerGaelic @Irlheff 💯

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

Simply put 👏👏

[Tom Crean @TomCrean]

The higher the pressure, the higher the Ball screen.

The more the pressure, the more you need to back cut.

The slower the Bigs, the more you run the floor.

The more physical the defense , the more you attack the closeouts.

The better the player , the more u change the D.

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@Citycolt Possibly change the word "complain" to "moan" then that doesn't diminish the right to make a legitimate complaint.

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@transformbball SSG

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

Nice way to explain

[Steve Dagostino @DagsBasketball]

CREATING ADVANTAGES IN NEUTRAL

Everyone wants to play fast. Decisions in .5 seconds. That is great. But offense is like music it has rhythm and flow. Players need to be able to recognize when they don’t have an advantage (neutral) and take a breath and use an action or movement to create an advantage.

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@Machromtha @KarolDillon8 Outside hand

[Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 @Mr_Tennis_Coach]

Coaches, remember: effective decision-making isn’t about speed.

It’s about ‘perceiving’ relevant information, recognising opportunities in the game and choosing the best options available in that moment based on what you’re capable of doing

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

A great opportunity to explain the needs of our club 🏀 which has blossomed to over 350 members in the last few years. Recognizing especially that a dedicated facility for indoor sports is sorely lacking in Naas and surrounding area.

[Colm Kenny @ColmKennyGreen]

Thanks to @kfmradio for hosting #NaasSerpents 🐍 Basketball club 🏀 representatives to discuss the need for more sports amenities, especially 🏀 courts & gyms in #Naas & #CillDara. We recently made a presentation to Naas MD Cllrs & @KildareCoCo officials @NaasBall @k_nationalist

[Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 @Mr_Tennis_Coach]

Think every task needs to fully replicate the game to be “representative”?

Here’s why that’s not quite true—and how a small shift in thinking can make your sessions more effective.

A common misunderstanding when coaches begin using the CLA is thinking every practice task needs to fully replicate the game.

But this is where it helps to separate Representative Task Design from Representative Learning Design.

Representative Task Design is about how closely the task matches the actual performance environment—same space, timing, numbers, and intensity.

Representative Learning Design is different. It’s about keeping the key information players need—like ball flight or opposition movement—even if the task is simplified or scaled.

It’s not about recreating the full game. It’s about designing practice that still feels game-like enough to support learning in context

The aim is to hold onto the essential features, while giving players the space to explore, adapt, and develop their own solutions.

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

👇👇👇👇

[PGC Basketball - Point Guard College @PGCbasketball]

Playing off of 2 Feet

Vs. 1 Foot

This is worth the watch!

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@PGCbasketball 💯

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@Mike_Quirke Not there yet, Mike, but unfortunately, some are probably heading that way. Everything Steve says about the good things sport can offer young people will be eroded by Egos of "coaches" or aspirations of parents for their "star" and a winning centered philosophy at clubs.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Coach K with a great explanation on the next-play mentality.

Focus. Presence. Talk. Mental Toughness.

[Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 @Mr_Tennis_Coach]

Good coaching looks quiet on the surface, but there’s a lot going on underneath—observing, adjusting, designing.

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@tonyleen @conormeany @irishexaminer @warriors_bc This is awful for the locality and Tralee warriors. With few enough suitable indoor facilities available around the country for use by indoor sports this is a massive blow to the community

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

Excellent episode, definitely worth a listen 👏👏

[Mike Quirke @Mike_Quirke]

🚨 New Episode Out Now!

Really enjoyed this chat with Des Ryan - one of the most respected figures in youth sport development, coach education, and athletic performance.

From his time leading the Arsenal academy to working with Connaught & Irish Rugby, as well as the GAA, Des shares incredible insights on how we can create the best environments for young athletes & coaches to thrive.

🎙️Check out the full episode in partnership with main sponsor @mfc_sports 👇

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[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@Mr_Tennis_Coach CLA

[Sharon Langan @Sharonlangan3]

@ambergal47 @cartb4thehorse If you bring receipt to customer service they give you the cash