Players Information
Skills Wall Drills
Below are a list of short video clips explaining some of the key drills for both Camogie and Hurling. They are demonstrated by Tipperary All Star, Brendan Maher. Players should repeat each drill in sets of 10 reps, and to set time targets as they become more proficient in executing each drill.
Skill #1: Hand passing using dominant hand
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxTKzUIKTxn_Kx3dFSpOoMVeBgBhCe7ECN
Skill #2: Hand passing using non-dominant hand
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxrw56591WS2gVQZrr4WrkQtnK_89x1JtI
Skill #3: First touch
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxcevv2PyxofQAUntYcvpnf1XL5EcsV8Nq
Skill #3: Strike and first touch
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxVlbgB9LfyE4i8srhk8lIFPwvlh1hnuwA
Skill #4: Strike left and right
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxAfaKPT6zTUvM9ZIUDgBQHmgefWi8ZKwW
Challenge:
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxGf7AlxQninB8XkpAC1TVyJhfYPI98baM
Full video shown below:
Free Taking
The video below shows free taking demonstration and general advice for Camogie and Hurling, by Cork All star Patrick Horgan.
Straffan Gym Smartphone Access
Straffan GAA Gym is under high demand. Due to this, a new app has been established which will need to be downloaded in order to access the gym amenities. However, before accessing the gym and using the equipment available, please find the Straffan GAA Gym Equipment policy here.
Following this policy please find a step by step document here. Which outlines how to request access for the gym through the use of the app.
Opportunities For Players
Involvement with county squads and teams
There is an opportunity each year for players to try out for selection for the various county squads. We currently have 8 players involved at county level.
U14s Development Squad
Aoibhe Nicholls
Lucy Cunnigham
Daisy Fortune
U16s County Team
Cara Stagg
Zara Dillon
Minor Team
Shona Maguire
Orlaith McNeill
Senior Team
Aideen Walsh
Refereeing
Refereeing opportunities to players from the age of 15-18 years for go games (U6-U12).
Please follow the link HERE for further information
Players over the age of 18 can complete the senior referee course which is run at intervals throughout the year. If you are interested please advise the club secretary.
Gaisce
If you are interested in doing some underage coaching in club as part of your volunteering for your Gaisce Award please contact the club secretary via email: secretary.straffan.kildare@camogie.ie