IN a previous article, I have focused on how teams need to put more concerted efforts into providing adequate structures in place in regard to their goalkeepers and more specifically their youth goalkeepers. I have outlined the importance of getting the correct training methods specific to the position while also stressing the importance they have to […]
AT the weekend, my old Armagh teammate produced a kickout masterclass in their Ulster Championship semi-final against rivals Down. The level of consistency and efficiency in execution resulted in a ninety-five percentage kickout retention, 21 of 22 to be exact, on their own kickout. Kicking to this level is something that does not come with […]
THE GAA calendar is in full swing. Games coming fast and the weekly demands varying from week to week. During this period you are continually exposed to more exercise during the recovery period, the body is forced to interrupt regenerative processes and once again divert energy towards activity. In this instance it is impossible to recover […]
By Michael McMullan IT’S All-Ireland Sunday in the Croke Park press auditorium. It’s 2025 and the Kingdom are top of the tree again. Jack O’Connor has fielded a range of questions. The job is done. There’s craic to be had. Grub to be ate. Photos to be taken. Kerry Eye journo Jason O’Connor casts his line […]
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 A FEW weeks ago, Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney had been reported stating that how he understood that the current state of restarts involves an element of “piggery” in their application. Whether people want to accept that as fact is irrelevant because restarts have always an element of brutishness, ugliness and sheer will […]
By Patrick Morrison THIS season I am involved with several teams from various age groups and grades. From senior intercounty both male and female, u-20 level, as well as several club teams across all grades. I also field questions and queries from goalkeepers I have previously coached, some whom I have never coached as well […]
By Patrick Morrison AS a coach, our top motivation will always be to pass on our coaching knowledge to help improve our players. Our players trust us to have the knowledge they need as well as the systems and methods to help and implement that knowledge. Gaelic games are constantly evolving both internally and externally […]
AS a former PE teacher, youth development has always been both an area of interest and vast experience. Youth athletic development is now common practice across many clubs and county set-ups. However, my observations do raise concerns for me. Below are some fundamental key considerations when working with youth athletes. Youth athletes are at a […]
By Patrick Morrison WITH the inter-county season in full flow but breaking for two weeks and the club season drawing ever closer, it may be prudent for goalkeepers to focus their attentions on what areas of their game they may or wish to improve upon for the coming season. Breaking them down into three main […]
