Coaching Matters: Austin Stacks LGFA are delighted to announce the appointment of 2 new Club Coaching Officers, Una Moynihan and Linda Raymond. Una and Linda both have a wealth of experience and will be a fantastic addition to our Ladies Club Executive. Una is a graduate of Thomond College of Education with a degree in Physical Education and a MSc from UL. She is currently a lecturer in the Health & Leisure Department at MTU, Tralee and is extremely passionate about girls/women’s participation in sport. Some of you may remember Una as the lady who founded our Girls Academy Coaching programme (U6,U8,1U0s football) back in the 00’s and Co ordinated the academy right through until 2012. Linda, is a graduate of the Health & Leisure Department of MTU, she has been involved with youth coaching in (both basketball and football with several teams over many years), a member of our current Senior Ladies team and aunty to U8 club player Malanie. The ladies hope to assist our current club coaches/mentors by way of offering coach education-based initiatives, incorporating fun coaching sessions, coach education webinars all aimed at increasing the retention rate of our teenage players in particular. Una & Linda also hope to work with anyone who would like to get involved in a coaching/mentoring role in the Ladies club. We are seeking new coaches for all teams (U6 right through to Minor/Senior). So, if you would like to jump into something new for 2024 and get involved in our growing and vibrant club, no previous experience necessary as Una & Linda are both on hand to give support. Message Club PRO Elma on 086 3979428 to get in contact with the ladies. Go on. Our Girls are Worth it.
Girls Academy: Austin Stacks LGFA academy will recommence for our U6, U8 and U10 girls on Sunday 18th February. More details with regards to times/venues to follow.
U16 Girls: Our U16 Girls (born 2008 2009) re-commenced their season last Thursday evening with the first session of our Strength and Conditioning 6-to-8-week course. The U16 2024 team’s What’s App group is now being updated so parents please make sure your contact details are included especially if your daughter has been away from football for a while but would like to make a return for 2024. New players are also very welcome. Text Team Manager, Keith directly on 086 4020214. Next gym session this Thursday at 6pm.
Kerry: Our Kerry Players for 2024 are as follows – Amelie O Sullivan (U14), Aoibhinn Hennessy (U14), Kara Kirby (U16), Eimear Dillane (U16), Lucy O Connor (Minor) & Aoife Dillane (Senior) and Sophie Norris (Kerry Junior Ladies).
Gaelic 4 Mothers And Others: Austin Stacks LGFA will register a Gaelic 4 mothers and others team for 2024. This initiative is an innovative way to introduce mothers and other women to playing Ladies Gaelic Football. Mothers often drop their kids to training and call back to collect them, but the Ladies Gaelic Football Association wants to change that. The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment. Gaelic4Mothers&Others provides an opportunity for women to get their recommended weekly exercise in a fun way while meeting other mothers in the area. The initiative has proved hugely popular with women of all ages and has taken off in all 32 counties with success stories popping up all over the country. There is one provincial blitz organised in each province every year and one national blitz day which have been a huge success with between 900 and 1000 mothers participating in the National Blitz Days each year. We hope to see plenty of former footballers as well as lots of new players who would like to give our Gaelic games a try (no experience necessary) in 2024! Anyone interested in participating can contact Melissa on (087) 792 5605
Clothes Recycling Drive: Start collecting now Austin Stacks LGFA Club will hold a fundraising Clothes Recycling Collection during February 2024. We will accept; Mens, Womens & Childrens Clothing – Household Textiles such as Curtains & Towels, Soft toys, Shoes, Handbags, Belts. Please note we cannot accept duvets or pillows. All items must be clean & dry.
