David Passmore
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David also worked as teacher for seven years and worked as a consultant with the Irish Institute of Sport on their Elite Coach Education program (Pursuit of Excellence Programme) and the International Rugby Board in their development of high performance systems. David undertook a MSc in Sports Coaching at Loughborough University and completed his doctorate in Elite Performance (UClan) which investigated elite coach development (awarded 2016).
He continues to be involved in coaching and is currently Ireland U21 Women's Head Coach and Assistant Women's Coach
- Irish Institute of Sport – Expert Steering Group: This group was tasked to redesign elite coach education for the Institute of Sport
- DCU Masterclasses Director – Designed and implemented a series of Coaching Masterclasses covering areas of management, leadership and coaching by some of Ireland’s top elite coaches.
- European Hockey Federation – Course Conductor delivering various coach education programs and courses around Europe: Sept 2011-present
- Level 1, 2 & 3 Hockey Tutor and NVQ Assessor (Coaching Ireland Accredited)
- Lucozade Sport Education Tutor – deliver courses in Nutrition, Hydration, Lifestyle and Fitness
- HookedforLife: I led the group responsible for the development of Irish Hockey’s player development program, HookedforLife.
- English National Long Term Athlete Development Committee – performance representative and instrumental in developing the LTAD strategy ‘Single System’ with Sport England
- Talented Athlete
Scholarship Scheme (TASS) 2003-04
Mentoring and Coach Development Schemes:
- Federation International Hockey (FIH) Academy HP Educator and Educator’s Educator
- European Hockey Federation – Top Coach Tutor and Mentor
- Irish Institute of Sport – Expert Steering Group: This group was tasked to redesign elite coach education for the Institute of Sport
- Down GAA – Lead in consultation process and Expert Steering group
- DCU Masterclasses Director – Designed and implemented fourseries of Coaching Masterclasses covering areas of management, leadership and coaching by some of Ireland’s top elite coaches.
- European Hockey Federation – Course Conductor delivering various coach education programs and courses around Europe: Sept 2011-present
- Level 1, 2 & 3 Hockey Tutor and NVQ Assessor (Coaching Ireland Accredited)
- Lucozade Sport Education Tutor – deliver courses in Nutrition, Hydration, Lifestyle and Fitness
- HookedforLife: I led the group responsible for the development of Irish Hockey’s player development program, HookedforLife.
- English National Long Term Athlete Development Committee – performance representative and instrumental in developing the LTAD strategy ‘Single System’ with Sport England
- Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) – implemented national university hockey scheme 2003-04
- Talent Identification – I wrote and directed the English and Irish national talent identification programs which were implemented nationwide.
Coaching Awards and Courses:
- FIH High Performance Coaching Award (Federation International Hockey)
- Levels 2, 3 and 4 Hockey Coaching Awards (English Hockey Association)
- FIH Hockey Academy Educator’s Educator to Level 5 (World Academy of Sport)
- Accredited Coaching Ireland Tutor to Level 3 (Coaching Ireland)
- President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (Dublin City University) 2015 (Nominee 2013, 2014)
First Aid Certificate - Child Protection and Code of Ethics Certificates (various)
- Fitness Instructor (Universal – Distinction)
- Swimming Instructor Preliminary Award (Amateur Swimming Association)
- Rugby Coaching Preliminary Award (Rugby Football Union)
- Gaelic Athletic Association: Level 1 Award – Child and Youth
- GymEdge – Gymnastics Ireland
- Football Association of Ireland Award - Kickstart 1
- Athletics Ireland Introductory Coaching Award
- RSL of GB Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
- Pool Lifesaving Qualification
- FAI Strength and Conditioning Course
- Leadership Trust Course (6 day residential)
Peer Reviewed Journal
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