Willie Braine GPO

GDA Name: Willie Braine

Mobile: 0860266506

Email Address: williebraine@eircom.net

Supporting Clubs: Bray Emmets

Supporting Primary Schools: Gael Scoil Ui Cheadaigh, Scoil Chulainn, Ravenswell, St Cronans, St Patrick’s, St Andrews

Supporting Post Primary Schools: Woodbrook College, Colaiste Raithin, Loretto College, Presentation College Bray

Home Club: Cuala GAA

Qualifications: GAA Foundation, Award 1, Award 2, Train the Trainer Diploma in NUIG

GAA Achievements: Winning as manager U15 and U16 Div 1 Hurling and football championships. Dublin Backroom Team under Anthony Daly 2 years. Manager Dublin Development squads for 4 years. Coach Dublin Premier Junior Team to All Ireland victory in 2017

Favourite Player Hurling: Tommy Welsh

Favourite Player Football: Johnny Cooper

Hobbies/Pastime: GAA, Golf, Squash

Ambition for Wicklow GAA: Improve Coaching standards, increase participation, be competitive at county Level at all age groups

Biggest influence on Career: Des Cahill

Best Advice you can give to young Players: Practice the basic skills on both sides, Get involved and give back to you club, Enjoy every minute of your time on the pitch