The Foundation Award is the introductory award for coaches of Gaelic Games.  The course is aimed at beginner coaches and will enable participants to assist a coach.  The Foundation coaching course is the 1st step on the GAA coaching ladder and is an excellent immersion in our Gaelic Games programs.

We encourage all current coaches without the Certification to complete. Parents are encouraged to complete the course as well if they have the time.

The foundation course is very suitable for newcomers to Gaelic Games as much of the course content will heighten your understanding of both Hurling and Gaelic Football.

You will register yourselves (instructions in the below link) and complete the online modules in your own time.

Whenever we are allowed to get back on the field you each will complete the practical module on the field.

The Practical will involve you using the skills learned during the online section and implementing these skills in a coaching scenario.

The coaching course will be monitored by Colm Egan ,Chicago and he may be contacted at any time @   or Mobile 708-955-7367. Colm will roll out the instruction for the Practical section at the relevant time.

Thank you all for your interest in Gaelic Games and I hope that you can all stay safe in this extraordinary times.

Paul Mulcaire USGAA Youth Officer,

Colm Egan ,Chicago GDA ,Course Coordinator.

Please see this link for the course