Protected: From Surviving to Competing: A Strategic Vision for County Football
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A lesson learned from cycling, and how it helped my coaching
It was 2007, and I was working in a sports performance and physiotherapy centre in Dublin’s city centre. The clinic I was with had just secured a new contract with a group of Paralympic cyclists. The owner of the facility was a keen cyclist himself, so the partnership was an exciting and natural fit for…
Cheap Speed Gates I like
Quick shoutout to the SKLZ Speed Gates – cheap, cheerful, and honestly one of my favourite pieces of kit. I use them constantly with both students and athletes. Are they dual-beam or hyper-accurate? Definitely not. But they drive intent, and that’s what really matters – when kids know they’re being timed, they actually sprint hard.…
Why Constraints Make Better Coaches
Why Constraints Make Better Coaches — Lessons from a Squash Court Gym Coaching success is often associated with high-performance centres, strength labs, and full-time squads. But the reality for most GAA coaches—especially at club and the lower levels—is far removed from that ideal. Resources are limited. Spaces are improvised. Equipment is often whatever’s lying around…
5 Key Lessons From My Book
Five Things I Learned Writing This Bookby David Hare Here are five lessons I picked up while pulling this book together. If you’re a coach, player, or someone just trying to raise standards in your club—this is for you 1. Stop Obsessing Over Facilities—Start Organising Too many clubs get caught up whining about what they…
Protected: What I Would Change About Coach Education in the GAA
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Who Takes the Gym Session?
Who can Take the gym sessions in Your GAA Club? What are the options?
Some Thoughts on Designing A Gym
Designing the Perfect Club or Home Gym By Coach Hare Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of designing and setting up countless gyms for GAA and Rugby clubs, as well as functional training spaces for private clients. I’ve built gyms everywhere from attic conversions in Ballymun to Georgian basements on Fitzwilliam Square, working with…
The Importance of a Strong Relationship with the Head Coach.
The Importance of a Strong Relationship with the Head Coach Having worked as a professional Strength & Conditioning (S&C) coach for nearly 15 years, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with head coaches and managers across a range of sports, including Tennis, Rugby, Swimming, Sailing, Rowing, Cycling, and, of course, Gaelic Football and Hurling. One key…
Challenges of Coaching the Modern GAA Player
Challenges of Coaching the Modern GAA Player I’ve been fortunate to coach some incredibly dedicated players throughout my career, especially in recent years. The level of commitment they show is remarkable. As fans, we see them in the best physical condition they’ve ever been in, all while managing more pressure and scrutiny than ever before.…