First school in country with new software and equipment
As part of the coaching and games development initiative in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef 12 transition year students recently undertook a video analysis course through Avenir Sports. The students were tutored in the school by Simon Kavanagh of Avenir Sports and undertook a project through Limerick Institute of Technology. They had to use the software available, to analyze 2 school games that were recorded last year. Having successfully completed their projects the students spent last Wednesday getting to grips with the school's brand new video camera which can pan the whole pitch from a height of 25 feet giving a birdseye view of any game. The students can then download the recording to a school laptop where they can analyse the game to the specification of the coach in question.
Currently, Colaiste Ide agus Iosef are one of only three schools in the country using the software for G.A.A purposes and are the only school in the country to also possess the camera and software for our own use. Speaking about the development, teacher David Kennelly said "We will be hoping to record all of our games where possible, but we would also hope to make the service available to local clubs etc. A special word of thanks to Mr Healy the TY coordinator for facilitating the training and to Gerard Murphy for all his help with setting up the course by introducing us to Simon and all the team at avenir sports." He finished by saying that "We are also hoping to announce another exciting venture for our transition years in the coming days."
In photo, Transition Year students from Colaiste Ide agus Iosef are photographed with their certificates after completing their course on video analysis with Avenir Sports. Also in photograph are Simon Kavanagh from Avenir Sports, Gerard Murphy, David Kennelly, Principal Jim Tierney and Vice-Principal Liam Murphy.
