By Patrick Morrison WITH all county competitions completed and the provincial competitions entering the final stages of their season, now is the time when players of a certain vintage will begin to think about what retirement would hold for them especially players who have been heavily involved in the game for a prolonged period of […]
PATRICK MORRISON: Dealing with the high ball
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November 11, 2025
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 […]
Patrick Morrison: Growth season
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November 3, 2025
By Patrick Morrison WITH the vast majority of teams in all codes now having exited their respective championships, the time now turns to some well-earned down time and a chance to rejuvenate the batteries for next season. For some it will be a chance to take a complete break until the new year, maybe even […]
Patrick Morrison – POWER TO THE GK UNION
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October 27, 2025
THERE is no doubting that the goalkeeping position is a special one, and that it takes a very special player to be able to become a goalkeeper. It is often said that there needs to be a touch of madness in their genius but that is par for the course whenever you are expected to […]
PATRICK MORRISON: Time to grow
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October 20, 2025
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 […]
PATRICK MORRISON: Becoming a stormbreaker
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October 14, 2025
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 […]
PATRICK MORRISON: Grow as a coach
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October 6, 2025
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 […]
PATRICK MORRISON: The young goalkeeper
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September 29, 2025
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 […]
PATRICK MORRISON: The gloves are off
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September 23, 2025
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 […]
PATRICK MORRISON: Expect nothing
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September 16, 2025
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 […]