Thomas Cronin @TCroninNap Twitter profile

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Thomas Cronin

1 year

FUNdamental Movement provides kids with essential basic movements to promote physical fitness, coordination, and overall health. It’s also the best recruitment tool for any club 🧵

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Plank Ball’ during the first night of Youth Athletic Development in @NapGAA Taking @fhsperformance advice on changing up training @OPENPhysEd

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Fact: Kids run faster if being chased or trying to catch

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Same name, same team, same age An great example of how kids develop differently and how we as coaches need to understand and manage them

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Slam Ball, new game thanks to @ElemPE1 , great for movement, ball mastery and kids loved it

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Balance Run’ at Athletic Development in @NapGAA

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

When setting up pitches for underage blitz, why not turn the goals ‘upside down’. It’s a great way to encourage points and gives keepers a realistic chances of saving high shots

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

FUNdamental Movement on Thursday nights are back in @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Avoid the Traffic’ at MNF in @NapGAA . One set of kids go side to side while other go up/down trying to avoid @OPENPhysEd @JeremyFrisch

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Protect the cone at @NapGAA Great game for movement, decision making and making selfless runs

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Can’t wait to get back to FUNdamental Movement on Thursday at @NapGAA . #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Protect the King’. Groups of 4 holding hands protecting the King who has bib to identify himself. Movement, teamwork, decision making and lots of FUN

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Bean Bag Blocker - kids loved it….thanks @ElemPE1

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Another great night at FUNdamental Movement @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

FUNdamental Movement is a great way to introduce kids to any club, it allows them to participate in a fun, non-structured and pressure free environment If any clubs are interested in setting this up, pls DM me. Retweets appreciated

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

💯 kids need to learn to push, shove and fall in a safe and Fun environment.

James Smith

@TheUofStrength

2 years

It’s very rare to see the modern youthlete afforded roughhousing situations. Typically this is frowned upon, but we believe these experiences teach the individual that they’re not made of glass & how to solve problems in unfavorable pos. Here’s an example of an agility activity…

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Ball Rebounder at FUNdamental Movement @NapGAA thanks to @JeffVanWely for the idea #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

@ShaneSmith197 This is the NaPiarsaigh 7s hurling session tomorrow

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Yoga balls are a latest ‘toy’ added to training and FM. A massive hit with the kids and I’d highly recommended them. Kids played with them for 20 mins AFTER hurling training on Friday

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Even our coaches got involved this week at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Movement - the kids choose the different ways to get one side to other, Can’t do the same movement twice. FM at @NapGAA #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Another FUN night at @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

A fun plank game to finish Athletic Development tonight at @NapGAA @WannaTeachPE @PALM_Ireland

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Proud dad today, Harry completed his first bay swim #kilkeebayswim #prouddad

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Back senior, a good day @DylanCronin2805 @NapGAA

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

A Fun Plank game at MNF in @NapGAA #ourclubourcommunity #needswork @ElemPE1 @OPENPhysEd

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

‘Rob the Nest’ at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA . Kids try and grab bean bag without being ‘noddled’, back to start if you are. Great game for decision making, change of direction, fun and laughter. Thanks to @mrbustin22 for the idea

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Plank Wall-Ball’ at Youth Athletic Development in @NapGAA Hand to eye co-ordination while trying to plank #harderthenyouthink

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Catch me if you can’ at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

‘Floor is Lava’ has become the most popular activity at FM in @NapGAA , kids love it #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Ball on a Cone’ at MNF in @NapGAA . Kids learning acceleration, deceleration, back-pedalling, ball control plus lots of FUN as well

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

Got this off a parent after tonight’s FUNdamental session....’My two kids, 4 & 6 were buzzing on the way out the clubhouse gate in the car but nearly asleep 5 mins later - a sure sign of a good evening 😁 They loved it’.....Now I’m buzzing. @NapGAA

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Great exercise to help kids communicate, encourages teamwork while having FUN @NapGAA under 8s hurling

WannaTeachPE

@WannaTeachPE

2 years

Hoop & Jump Race! ⭕️🐸🔥 Cooperative race that encourages teamwork and an exploration into how to increase jumping distance. Rotate roles after each race and discuss how to work efficiently. @WannaTeachPE is out now! 📘👇🏻

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

He didn’t lick it off a stone 😊. @NapGAA @DylanCronin2805 #likefatherlikeson #thegreensuits

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

Don’t stop moving 🏃‍♀️🏃 @NapGAA #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus #champions2020 @Limericksports @LimerickCLG @halvey_bob @hanna_ryan @CTKBNS @SportingLK @JeremyFrisch @CoachExcelsior 1/2

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Rope Tag’ at FUNdamental Movement at @NapGAA kids love the challenge of jumping over/under the ropes while playing tag @OPENPhysEd @WannaTeachPE @ElemPE1 @GaaSense

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Space Invader’ at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA . One kid tries to get into square, other kid tries to stop him. Thanks @eo_performance for the inspiration

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

‘Free play’ station at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA Between yoga balls, noddles, hula hoops, table bags, footballs and mes balls the kids just play. Most importantly no coaches input at this station Kids just being kids

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

The Master and the Apprentice #FatherAndSon #ageisjustanumber

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Grass is Lava’ at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA . Kids get around without touching the grass with added task of transferring ball from cone to cone

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

8 months

Over 120 kids in @CHARLEVILLEGAA tonight for FUNdamental Movement Is there any better sound then children having FUN FUNdamental Movement is key to every clubs underage success

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

5 years

Harry Cronin, proud owner of the first official ‘Treaty Hurley’

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

FUNdamental Movement last night in @NapGAA The best way to retain is thru FUN. #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity @LiamLsheedy @ExaminerSport

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Turtle tag’ at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA . If you get tag, turn onto you back and act like a turtle, hands and feet in the air, to be released you need to be flipped over. @ElemPE1

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Chain Tag at Monday Night Football in @NapGAA one of many great ideas from @pe_toolkit

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Tonight’s Fundamental Movement session in @NapGAA . Will post videos later #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Some more ‘Pole’ games at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA #brokenpoles #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

3-legged races tonight at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity @ElemPE1 @WannaTeachPE

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Beanbag Swipe - first with 3 beanbags in the hoops wins, can only have one on your hand at a time. Thanks to @pe_toolkit

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

When you fall asleep on the couch #daughter #happyxmas

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Hungry Hippo is always a favourite at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA and tonight was no different #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Great to meet Graham Rowntree at @StSenansRugby Family Fun day this morning He was very impressed with FUNdamental Movement but I couldn’t quite get him to join in 😊

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Have problems recruiting new kids into your club? FUNdamental Movement has worked for these clubs, your club could be next? @NapGAA 👆membership by 64% since 2020 @NewmarketCeltic Academy 👆membership by 50% after 2 sessions @GarryowenFC have 70 new kids after a 6 wk program

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Sneak Tag’ at MNF in @NapGAA thanks to @WannaTeachPE for the idea #MNF #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

Another superb night at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus #ifyoubuildittheywillcome @halvey_bob @LimerickCLG @SportingLK @hanna_ryan @CTKBNS

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

A fun plank game to finish Athletic Development tonight in @NapGAA @WannaTeachPE @PALM_Ireland @ElemPE1

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

Success breeds success @NapGAA #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus #champions2020 @Limericksports @LimerickCLG @halvey_bob @hanna_ryan @CTKBNS @SportingLK

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

This is a great drill which we use regularly at FUNdamental Movement. You can also add a chase game as part of it when one catches the other

Ciaran Deely PhD

@CiDeely

2 years

Great little fun cognitive reaction skills game at #Arsenal …from the one and only @BarrySolan Keeping the flag flying 🇮🇪☘️😉

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Adding a ball adds another dimension to it @PaulFisher17

Coaching The GAAme

@GAAmeCoaching

1 year

Fun little activity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

The rain won’t spoil our FUN @NapGAA #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus @Limericksports @LimerickCLG @halvey_bob @hanna_ryan @CTKBNS @SportingLK @LusMovement @MSAIreland @MunsterGAA

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Great way to get kids communicating with each other too

WannaTeachPE

@WannaTeachPE

3 years

Would love to see a PE class master this! Consider this a challenge set to all #EduPE teachers! Rounders base post poles perhaps? Novel idea to promote footwork and teamwork if nothing else!

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

FUNdamental Movement at @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

‘Avoid the traffic’ a simple game to teach kids movement, change of direction, scanning and lots of FUN

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Date night #punching

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

FUNdamental Movement every Thursday in @NapGAA . All welcome #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

6 months

Not many get to play in one of these stadiums but these 4 got to play in both @CrokePark and Thomond Park on the space of 24 hrs

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

What else would you be doing on a Thursday night in @NapGAA

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

That’s a wrap for 2020. Thanks to all @NapGAA 6s coaches for an eventful and very enjoyable year @donnamoregan @psheen195 @MartinW26939846 @M_Winthrop @rosycollins #thefutureisbright #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Obstacle course at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Double Arcs’ running at MNF in @NapGAA . Thanks to @GraemeMorris83 & @CoachJoeyG for the idea

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

👇 All parents need to see this #dontcome

Coach Luke Gromer

@LukeGromer

2 years

Parent behavior at games has become a significant issue in sport. Sports are about the kids. Worth 52 seconds of your time 👇

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

FUNdamental Movement every Thursday in @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

‘Bean bag toss’ at MNF in @NapGAA . Kids try and throw bean bag into each other’s hula hoop. A point if the bean bag lands in the hula hoop. Thanks again to @WannaTeachPE for the idea

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

5k over the 3 bridges @NapGAA #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

5 years

Over 140 kids training this morning despite the bad weather #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus @halvey_bob @NapGAA @hanna_ryan @donnamoregan @dowlerznap

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

One down 😀, four to go 😢 #newbeginnings #newhouse #welldoneDylanRachel

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

10 months

And that’s a wrap. Another successful year comes to an end with the street league finals and parade. Thanks to William and the Senior Hurlers for presenting the medals Special mention to Peter Boylan who has sponsored it for the last 41 yrs

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Great fun game, now added to the library

Eoin Devine O'Grady

@devineogrady

1 year

Simple game for warm-ups... 🗣2 v 2 🗣Don't let you or your mate's feet be dragged through the cones while trying to pull your opponents through the cones Give it a try #fun #active #gaa #strength #AthleticDevelopment

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Final session of a FUNdamental Movement Program in @GarryowenFC last night. This 5 weeks program saw 115 kids take part with 65 interacting with the club for the first time. FM is a best recruitment tool for all clubs

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

‘Hokey Pokey’ at FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA thanks to @TheJediGym @physedreview for the idea #youputyourleftinleftout #WorkinProgress

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

4 years

LSP Active Schools Challenge #ASW20 #HarryCroninCaherdavinBoysSchool @CTKBNS @Limericksports

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

FUNdamental Movement in @GarryowenFC tonight. Over 110 kids are coming every week 65% of them are ‘new’ to the club, that’s over 70 new kids in the doors of @GarryowenFC FM is the best recruitment tool around, clubs just don’t realise it yet

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Last morning for @NapGAA underage (6-10s) with over 200 kids playing hurling. Great way to finish with a Parade, Santa, selection boxes, Will O’Donoghue and Sam Maguire #timetorest

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Smiles, laughter and FUN at @NapGAA @GAAmeCoaching we even got @dowlerznap to help out. #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Thanks for the invite, really enjoyable session and yes FUN needs to be at the centre of very team. Any other clubs in any sport interested in learning more about FUNdamental Movement, pls DM me Feel free to retweet

Willie Walsh

@willwalsh80

2 years

Big thanks to @TCroninNap for his time and effort demonstrating his #FundamentalMovements programme that he has developed with @MurroeBoher tonight. An excellent session where #fun is priority. A must for every club to experience. #fun #inclusive #coachthecoaches @p_nutternash10

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Great Halloween dress up for @NapGAA under 6s this morning #ourclubourcommunity #comejoinus

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Great fun in @NapGAA tonight and every Thursday #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Tonight’s FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA , thankfully the rain has stopped

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

The future is bright. 6s blitz this morning in @NapGAA , thanks to @monaleengaa for joining us #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Tonight’s 7s football session. Plenty of FMS and skills as well. Coaching cues allow us as coaches to ‘speak’ the same language and not confuse the kids with mixed messages or instructions

GameSenseCoaching

@GaelicSense

2 years

If you’re on the field with your U7s this week, consider using this game. Round & Round Goals. Lots of opportunities to practice the dribble and strike. It’s fun & kids get loads of touches of the sliothar. #GAA #SundayShare #Hurling @GAAmeCoaching @GAAlearning @livelearnlovegg

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Having trouble getting new kids into your club? Last night @GarryowenFC had 120 kids at FUNdamental Movement with over 70 NEW kids experiencing the club for the first time

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

The best sound….FUNdamental Movement in @NapGAA #goodtobeback

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

We might have rode our luck at times but unbelievable character, fight and spirit in this group. A Munster Final to look forward too. Well done @NapGAA footballers #9lives #weplayfootballtoo

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Great to see the winning @NapGAA footballer, hurling and camogie players visit the caherdavin boys and girls inspiring the next generation @CTKBNS #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Tonight’s FUNdamental Movement at @NapGAA . Videos to follow

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

1 year

Cone Race at @NapGAA under 8s training this evening. Probably not the cones the kids wanted though 🍦

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Thursday FUN @NapGAA #comejoinus #ourclubourcommunity

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

‘There is an argument that athletics is the key sport, promoting movement at all levels, If the fundamentals of movement are in place and you are physically fit then all sports are on the agenda from there’. FUNdamental Movement is key to all clubs

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

3 years

Thanks to @monaleengaa under 7s for coming out to @NapGAA tonight for the first blitz of the year. 32 kids each so 8 teams of 4 aside #smallsidedgames #lessismore

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Thomas Cronin

@TCroninNap

2 years

Not our day but superb proof of Dylan and @NapGAA footballers #thefutureisbright #MNF #nextgeneration

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