A jockey coaching programme that will see five qualified jockey coaches provide mentoring and specialised skills coaching across a range of subject areas to support and enhance the career development of all licensed jockeys in Ireland was launched by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)'s equuip on Thursday.
All five jockey coaches are former riders. The coaches and their regions are as follows: Nina Carberry (Meath and North regions), Paddy Flood and Niall McCullagh (East and Midlands regions), Robbie Moran (South region), and Derek O'Connor (Western region). Former champion jockey Barry Geraghty, who is a qualified life coach, will support the jockey coaches and is also a jockey liaison coach. Funded by equuip, the jockey coaches will also assist in implementing continuing professional development (CPD). Jockeys at all levels in Ireland will be required to obtain a minimum of five sessions per year with their jockey coach, as well as five CPD points from engaging in any jockey pathway serves.
Carol Nolan, director of people and equuip at HRI, said, “The jockey coaching programme underscores the importance Horse Racing Ireland places on the welfare and progression of its professional athletes. By investing in sound coaching practices and providing structure to continuing professional development, HRI's equuip aims to create a conducive environment for jockeys to flourish in their careers, promoting excellence, resilience and longevity within the sport.”
For more information on the jockey coaching programme, please visit the equuip website.
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