Martina O’Brien, Community Sports Development Officer, Westmeath Sports Partnership – “Niall worked with us on our Community Summer camp. All Niall’s sessions were all taught out to suit all abilities and tailored to suit the age group. He is very organised, knowledgeable and professional in his coaching delivery. Niall builds a great rapport with the children which encourages full participation. I would highly recommend Niall’s coaching services. I would have no hesitation in asking Niall to work with us again.
Caroline Butler, Principal, Castletown N.S – “Niall has a wonderful rapport with our children. His professional and gentle manner can coax even the most unwilling or reluctant child into a meaningful engagement with the fundamental skills he coaches with such ease. He has introduced our children to a variety of sports they may not have the opportunity to experience and thus is fostering a curiosity and love for trying out new skills and sports in a fun and substantial manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending Niall and his enthusiastic dedication to making sport accessible to all children”
Proinsias O’ Fearghail, Principal, St. Mary’s, Collinstown N.S – “Niall has been coaching in our school for the past 3 years. Children who don’t like P.E at all, never mind soccer, absolutely adore his classes! They are fun, very active and designed for all the children to participate in. I would recommend these sessions for anyone!”
Emer Bruton, Principal, Coole N.S. – “Niall is an enthusiastic and very professional coach, he has a wonderful rapport with the children and encourages full participation. There is always a sense of excitement in the school on coaching days. I would highly recommend Niall and Headstart Sports Coaching to any school”.
Paula O’Connor, Principal, Whitehall N.S. – “All the children, even the ‘non-sporty’ types, have thoroughly enjoyed their sessions with Niall at Headstart Sports Coaching. Niall teaches a variety of sports to which the children would not otherwise have access. I cannot recommend him highly enough”.
Sean Beirne, Principal, Castlepollard N.S. – “Our senior pupils took part in a fundamental movement skills programme through Soccer co-ordinated by Niall. The course was very well organised and pitched to cater for all abilities. Niall was able in his role and developed a great rapport with our students. Even those who wouldn’t pride themselves as sporty throughly enjoyed the experience”.
Shelia Lambden, Principal, Rathowen N.S. – “The children in St. Mary’s N.S., Rathowen thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were actively engaged at all times and very eager to take part in each lesson. All ages and abilities were catered for. The blitz organised at the end of the six weeks added to the excitement”.
Mary Quinn, Principal, Abbeylara N.S. – “Niall had a very good manner with the children. He was very organised and connected very well with them. He got the best out of the children and they really enjoyed the sessions. I would have no hesitation in recommending Niall to another school”
Elaine Daly, Acting Principal, St. Mary’s N.S, Finea – “Niall has been coaching in our school for the past 2 years. What a pleasure it is to watch our children participate in and enjoy the range of P.E skills that Niall offers them. He is always greeted with smiles and cheers upon his arrival. The children have a great time and he has the ability, kindness and patience to get the best out of each and every one of them. I would highly recommend these sessions with Niall to everyone”
Ann Marie Brady, Principal, St. Fintans N.S, Lismacaffrey – “Niall has worked with the pupils in our school over the past 2 years. He demonstrates his excellent coaching skills so adeptly from the young Junior Infant to the 6th Class pupil. All ages enjoy his well organised and stimulating coaching sessions. He introduces a variety of games to enhance skill improvement and of course enjoyment. The great rapport Niall builds with the pupils is reflected in the pupils’ great respect for him. Soccer training day is a day that is looked forwarded to in St. Fintans!!”
Irene Reeves, Community Development Worker, Lus na Greine Family Resource Centre, Granard – “We found Niall was very helpful and knowledgeable. Our youth group benefitted greatly from the excellent coaching skills taught by Niall. We could not have asked for a better service”
Geraldine Early, Principal, St Brigids N.S, Moate – “During his time coaching in our school Niall had every child engaged and motivated during the sessions. He brought out the best in all the pupils and instilled in them a love for hockey. The pupils made great progress during the 9 week programme and we look forward to working with Niall again next year. His friendly nature and organisational skills made him a welcome visitor to our school. His punctuality was excellent and we all felt that it was great value for money and something that we would like to continue each year”
Lorriane Scally, Principal, Gaelscoil an Choillin N.S, Mullingar – ”Niall began working with us in a teaching capacity during the school year of 2015. Niall teaches physical education to the pupils of our school as an After School Extra Curricular Activity. He also manages the school’s Soccer team. Niall is punctual, organised and appropriately professional at all times. He work cooperatively and positively with the Principal, the class teachers, the children and, the parents. Niall is attentive to the needs of each child and has a good positive relationship with the pupils. Niall is kind, understanding and patient with all the children and attentive to pupils with special educational needs. Niall follows school policies, procedures and practises. I highly recommend Niall for any future position”