Posts Tagged ‘gaa’
Protecting Yourself as a S&C Coach:
Working as an S&C Coach can be a challenging role. A string of poor results can quickly lead to fingers being pointed in your direction, both internally and externally. There’s no use complaining about it—this is simply the reality within the GAA. Interestingly, many S&C coaches in the GAA are well-known figures, a stark contrast to sports like soccer, where few could name Liverpool’s S&C coach. In the GAA, it’s commonplace.
Read MoreThe Potential Issues with Centres of Excellence in the GAA
Most counties now have a centralised training center for all their teams to train in.This was a huge step forward for the GAA, as before, teams would have to beg GAA clubs for a loan of their facilities. Gym sessions would be held in one location, while pitch sessions would happen in another. This was…
Read MoreGetting started – Equipment you need.
A snippet from my book “Strength and Conditioning for Gaelic Games“ I want this book to be for absolutely everyone, I want this book to empower you to get started in your club with the latest methods of training even if you don’t have a state-of-the-art facility, you still need some equipment. I don’t believe…
Read MoreAgility Training For Gaelic Games – Part 2
Agility Training for Gaelic Games – Part 2Taking It Beyond the Basics In Part 1, we looked at the core building blocks of agility—shuffles, cuts, and cross-over steps—and why even experienced players often need help mastering those foundations. Now in Part 2, we’re stepping it up a gear. This is where agility training moves from…
Read MoreOlympic Lifting For Team Sports
The Olympic Lifting Question For Team Sports. Incorporating Olympic lifting into GAA, football, rugby, and other team sports is a long-term project. You must accept that some of your players can’t, won’t, or shouldn’t go near these lifts. That said, if you can integrate them into your programme, the benefits in speed and power can…
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