Tipperary Coaching Day, Nenagh, Saturday 17^th January 2009

The County Coaching day took place on Saturday last in the Indoor Track in Nenagh and was a great success. This was a new venture for the County and the County Clubs came out in full force with 118 athletes taking part on the day. Both Field Events (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump & Shot Putt) & Track Events (Sprints, Middle Distance, Relays & Hurdles) were catered. Our thanks to Emby Walsh who was chief organiser of the day and to all her helpers. Thanks are also due to the following coaches who gave their valuable time & expertise on the day:-

Sprints - John Carew, Doneen A.C. & Philip Carney, UL.

High Jump - Jim Ryan, Claremorris, Martin O' Grady & Paddy Morgan, Nenagh
Olympic.

Long Jump - Jacqui Freyne, AAI Regional Development Officer, Gareth Devlin,
AAI High Performance Manager & Jerry Lyons, Templemore.

Hurdles - Denis Finnerty, Nenagh Olympic & Philip Carney, UL.

Middle Distance - Sean Finn, Nenagh Olympic, Anthony Moynihan, Clonmel.

Finally, thanks to all the Clubs who turned up and supported the day and to
the Club coaches & parents who helped out. A similar day for younger
athletes is planned for later in the season.

Report by Aisling Hoey Tipperary Juvenile PRO