Coaching

Jul 20 2026

Coaching clinics this August: Eric Flannery's Irish tour and DNC in Dublin

Two sets of coaching clinics are running around the country this August. Eric Flannery brings a four-stop tour to Dublin, Cavan, Lisburn and Galway, and Daniel Nelson Coaching hosts a two-day clinic and a classroom session in Dublin. Every clinic carries 300 CPD points.

Eric Flannery's Irish tour

"Teaching Basketball Fundamentals and Strategies" · 4 to 10 August

Eric Flannery watching play from the sideline with his St Edward High School team

Eric Flannery has been the head coach at St. Edward High School for 30 years, building one of the premier high school basketball programs in Ohio. During his tenure, he has led the Eagles to two OHSAA state championships and numerous Final Four appearances while surpassing 575 career wins at the helm. Flannery has also made a significant impact on the national stage through his long standing involvement with USA Basketball, serving in multiple roles including head and assistant coach for various junior national teams and helping guide teams to multiple gold medals in international competition.

Tuesday 4 August

Dublin

St David's, Artane

7.00pm to 9.30pm

Thursday 6 August

Cavan

Virginia College

6.30pm to 9.00pm

Saturday 8 August

Lisburn

Lisburn Racquets Club

3.00pm to 5.30pm

Monday 10 August

Galway

Claregalway Community Centre

6.30pm to 9.00pm

Each clinic costs €20 for adults and €10 for under 18s. They are open to everyone, members and non-members alike. The minimum age is 16, and a parent or guardian must sign up anyone under 18.

Daniel Nelson Coaching in Dublin

Two events, supported by Once Sport and Hoops Geek

DNC Coaching Clinic

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August · Presentation College, Terenure, Dublin

Hosted by Templeogue Basketball Club, this two-day clinic features four practical sessions full of ideas you can use with your own teams straight away. It is open to coaches of all levels.

When	Session
Sat, 12pm–2pm	Offensive Rebounding and Transition Defence
Sat, 3pm–5pm	Off-Ball Screen Offence
Sun, 12pm–2pm	Developing Ball Handlers and Roll/Pop Players
Sun, 3pm–5pm	Defensive Rebounding and Transition Offence

€12One session

€20Two sessions

€28Three sessions

€35All four

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Payment details are sent on once your registration has been received. Everyone who books also gets a one-month free trial of Once Sport, for video analysis and telestration.

DNC Classroom Series: Building Winning Rosters

Saturday 1 August · 5.00pm to 7.00pm · Oatlands College, Dublin

Luke Thompson, Scouting Coordinator with the Denver Nuggets, presents "Building Winning Rosters: From Scouting to Roster Construction". A rare insight into how player evaluation, talent identification and roster building work at the very top level. It costs €20 per person and is ideal for coaches, scouts, club managers and decision-makers.

Registration is required and places are limited. Everyone who books gets one month of free access to Once Sport Analyser Elite with Coach Board Pro, courtesy of Once Sport.

CPD points

Each clinic carries 300 CPD points, which you can claim through the self-reflection form on Helpside after attending.

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