A number of the countries leading sports coaches and experts will participate in a major sports conference hosted in Thomond Park Stadium.  Ireland’s Grand Slam winning coach Declan Kidney will be joined by the National Director of the English Institute of Sport and RTE analyst Conor O’Shea along with leading sports psychologist and former Armagh footballer Enda McNulty.  The BDO Get BACk Challenge Sports and Coaching Conference will be held on Thursday 22nd October at 7.30pm.  Proceeds from the event will be contributed to Special Olympics Ireland who will host the 2010 national games in Limerick.   The conference is organised in association with the Mid West Local Sports Partnerships. 

 

Speaking at the launch of the conference Brian McGann, BDO Simpson Xavier explained “the conference is one of two major events we organise annually through the BDO Get BACk Challenge. The last two sports conferences attracted almost 1,000 coaches and parents to listen to some of the most renowned experts in the area of coach practice and development.  This year we are delighted to welcome national rugby coach Declan Kidney back to Limerick to share his thoughts on coaching.  Apart from the obvious Grand Slam win, one of the most memorable moments during the euphoria of the team’s success was Declan’s recognition of the work on the ground by coaches and parents around the country.”

 

Brian McGann added “we will also have an opportunity to listen to examples of best practice in coaching being examined in the UK and Europe through Conor O’Shea.  Conor brings a unique insight as former international player and now through his role at the English Institute of Sport.   Enda McNulty, an All Ireland medal winner with Armagh has developed one of the fastest growing reputations as a sports psychologist having worked with some of the country’s leading sports people and teams.”