Gerard O’Donnell has been announced as Athletics Ireland’s new Coach Education Manager, a position which will commence on July 18th 2022.
The post will be integral to the delivery of key objectives within Athletics Ireland’s Strategic plan 2021 to 2028 and will involve supporting clubs and leading coach education.
Gerard will work in will collaboration with the High-Performance Director and Director of Coaching & Development to enhance the Athletics coaching programmes and course materials, and to ensure consistency and synchronicity in both athlete and coach development pathways.
Speaking at the announcement, he said: “I am delighted to be taking on the new role of Coach Education Manager with Athletics Ireland. It is an exciting time for Irish athletics, and I am looking forward to delivering a strategy that will ensure that there is a sufficient number of qualified coaches to meet the needs of athletics participation at different levels, and ensure the quality, consistency, and recognition of coaches across the Athletics Ireland club network”.
A native of Carrick-on-Shannon, and familiar to many as an 8-time national hurdle champion, Gerard has been working with Athletics Ireland as Regional Development Officer for the Dublin City Council area since September 2018.
Contact: gerardodonnell@athleticsireland.ie
