Munster Junior Performance Squad - Autumn 2016
Impressive Array of Cork Talent Nominated for Munster Junior Performance Squad
Twenty nine Cork Athletes, from eleven Cork Clubs have been selected for the Munster Junior Performance Squad
Members of Munster Junior Performance Squad 2015
Athletics Ireland Junior Performance Squads Page
Full Munster Junior Performance Squad selection - PDF file
Cork Clubs Represented
Bandon (2), Bantry (2), Leevale (8), Midelton (1), Midleton (1), North Cork (3), Skibbereen (1), St Catherines (1), Togher (2), West Muskerry (2) and Youghal (2)
First Munster Training Camp: September 23rd-25th, Banna Beach, Co Kerry
Key aspects of the performance squads will include the following:
- Weekend Training Camps for athletes & their personal coaches
- Educational workshops incorporating key areas such as S&C, Sports Psychology, Nutrition & Hydration, Planning, Goal Setting, Lifestyle, Biomechanics
- A strong training emphasis at these camps with athletes working together in groups
- A chance for personal coaches and lead coaches to interact and share training ideas
- Regular communication re development & high performance initiatives and competitions
- Mentoring support for personal coaches through the lead coaches & National Junior Endurance Coach
Performance Squad Registration
All selected athletes MUST register their place on the squad, by Friday 19th August. Any athlete that hasn’t registered by then may be replaced by athletes on the reserve list. It would very much appreciate if registration was done quickly, with all requested details filled in.
Registration is €20 per athlete. Following this, the head coach from the Munster region will communicate all details regarding the first camp with the personal coaches/athletes, via group e mail. Please ensure that the athlete’s email, a parent’s email and the coach’s email are all provided on the registration form.
Queries should be directed to the National Junior Endurance Coach Steve Macklin at 0876335565
Cork Athletes Selected for Munster Junior Performance Squad - Girls
| Forename | Surname | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Fiona | Everard | Bandon |
| Laura | Nicholson | Bandon |
| Kaithlyn | Coffey | Leevale |
| Alannah | Neff | Leevale |
| Rhona | Pierce | Leevale |
| Tamzin | Muldowney | Midleton |
| Ursula | Bluett | North Cork |
| Sarah | Corbett | North Cork |
| Ellen | McCarthy | Skibereen |
| Laura | Hayes | St Catherines |
| Jenniffer | Cotter | West Muskerry |
| Stephanie | Cotter | West Muskerry |
Cork Athletes Selected for Munster Junior Performance Squad - Boys
| Forename | Surname | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Liam | Cotter | Bantry |
| Darragh | McElhinney | Bantry |
| Tommy | Connolly | Leevale |
| Matthew | Murnane | Leevale |
| Charlie | O'Donovan | Leevale |
| Conor | O'Driscoll | Leevale |
| Ben | Smith | Leevale |
| Jack | O'Shea | Midelton |
| Damian | Madigan | North Cork |
| Ruairi | Casey | Togher |
| Chris | O'Reilly | Togher |
| Feargal | Curtin | Youghal |
| Jake | McCarthy | Youghal |
