Padraig Mannion
Ballygar,County Galway
Summary
Spirited Manager/Coach committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence. Results-driven Manage/Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Coach
Ballygar Hurling Club
Ballygar, County Galway
01.1994 - Current
- Manager/Coach of every grade from U10 to Adult within the club.
- Showed athletes proper methods for developing their skill set and how to avoid injuries.
- Mentored youth/adult players encouraging development of strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Developed exercise regimens that targeted individual needs.
- Used established evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess player abilities and assign to correct positions within team.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players.
Manager Galway Celtic Challenge Hurling Squad
Galway Gaa
Loughgeorge, Galway
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed Galway to 2 consecutive Celtic challenge finals.
- Showed athletes proper methods for developing their skill set and how to avoid injuries.
- Mentored youth/adult players encouraging development of strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Developed exercise regimens that targeted individual needs.
- Used established evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess player abilities and assign to correct positions within team.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players.
Athleague Senior Hurling Manager
Athleague Hurling Club
Athleague, County Roscommon
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed the senior team to the 2020 county final (lost after extra time) and 2021 junior and senior teams to county final victories
- Showed athletes proper methods for developing their skill set and how to avoid injuries.
- Mentored adult players encouraging development of strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Developed exercise regimens that targeted individual needs.
- Used established evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess player abilities and assign to correct positions within team.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players.
Sligo Senior Hurling Manager
Sligo Gaa
Sligo gaa COE, Scarden , County Sligo
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed Sligo senior hurlers to 2 national league titles in 2020 and 2021 and to the league final in 2023.
- Managed them to 3 wins in the Christy Ring championship in 2023 (something never achieved by them previously)
- Showed athletes proper methods for developing their skill set and how to avoid injuries.
- Mentored adult players encouraging development of strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Developed exercise regimens that targeted individual needs.
- Used established evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess player abilities and assign to correct positions within team.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players.
Manager/coach
St Brendan’s Lgfa
Ballygar, County Galway
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Manager/Coach of Senior Adult football panel within the club.
- Won County and Connaught intermediate club titles.
- Showed athletes proper methods for developing their skill set and how to avoid injuries.
- Mentored youth/adult players encouraging development of strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Developed exercise regimens that targeted individual needs.
- Used established evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess player abilities and assign to correct positions within team.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players.
Education
Foundation Hurling - Hurling coaching
Gaa
Ireland Award 1 hurling coaching Certificate - Hurling coach
Gaa
Ireland Award 2 hurling coaching Certificate - Hurling coach
Gaa
Ireland Physical fitness coach - Physical activity
Gaa
Ireland Skills
- Personable and friendly
- Safety understanding
- Performance improvements
- Self-motivated
- Behaviour standards
- Exercise management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Gaa coaching
- Strength coaching
- Group leadership
- Play drills
- Familiar with modern training methods
Timeline
Sligo Senior Hurling Manager
Sligo Gaa
08.2020 - 06.2023
Athleague Senior Hurling Manager
Athleague Hurling Club
01.2020 - 11.2021
Manager Galway Celtic Challenge Hurling Squad
Galway Gaa
03.2018 - 07.2020
Manager/coach
St Brendan’s Lgfa
01.2018 - 12.2020
Manager/Coach
Ballygar Hurling Club
01.1994 - Current
Foundation Hurling - Hurling coaching
Gaa
Award 1 hurling coaching Certificate - Hurling coach
Gaa
Award 2 hurling coaching Certificate - Hurling coach
Gaa
Physical fitness coach - Physical activity
Gaa
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