“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not your enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” This is a quotation taken […]
IN this week’s article we are going to take a look at dealing with high balls. Dealing with a high ball in Gaelic football, although being a physical skill, it also has massive input from the mind as well. And in some situations, it is all about your mindset when attacking the high ball. It […]
ALL over Ireland, county championships will be winding down to their final climactic games. This means that for most players, the season has ended and their so called off season begins, going from training three to five sessions per week down to one to two sessions and in some cases zero sessions per week. Most […]
By Patrick Morrison THE English word ‘storm’ comes from the Proto-Germanic ‘sturmaz’ which means noise or tumult (mayhem/chaos). Whenever we understand the origins of the word we can fully relate to the significance of its meaning. Being true to its name, storms are of course chaotic in nature while also having the ability to create […]
IN this week’s article, we will delve into the mechanisms the goalkeeping coach can use to improve their coaching ability both on and off the field. As the goalkeeping coach it is your role to act as an assistant to the goalkeeper. You have certain expectations to complete in regard to ensuring the goalkeeper is […]
By Patrick Morrison CHILDREN are curious and insightful individuals who explore and learn through the process of trial and error just as nature intended. Their world is loaded with all kinds of imaginary, games and toys. All a child wants to do is explore their world through the medium of play. And what child has […]
By Patrick Morrison EVERYWHERE I go whenever I am coaching goalkeepers; I am always asked about what gloves I think are the best to use. What is the best make, the best cut, what is the best fit. The lot. In reality there is no perfect pair of gloves that is best for everyone. Just […]
With the greatest of all time, Stephen Cluxton, seemingly confirming his retirement by joining the Dublin management, a look at the most decorated net-minders of all time By Shaun Casey Stephen Cluxton (Dublin) ONE of the most decorated GAA players of all time, Stephen Cluxton looks to have finally hung up the boots. Cluxton, who captained Dublin […]
By Patrick Morrison DURING the Tokyo Olympics a few years back, we saw the introduction of a host of new sporting disciplines like baseball, softball, three v three basketball and skateboarding to name a few. I watched as much as the time difference would allow and had been able to view some of the new sporting additions […]
By Patrick Morrison IT is that time of year when the club championships all over the country will be springing into action. Some counties may even have had the first round or two started. Here in Armagh, they are due to commence their group stages in the coming weeks. Those teams still in their respective […]
