I have been involved in GAA teams’ preparation for over 20 years. Over this time, I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing field coaches. Also during this time I have worked with many poor field coaches. Unfortunately, ego and arrogance are crippling facades for both S&C and field coaches. Instead of communicating honestly, […]
When we talk about improving performance in Gaelic football, strength, speed and power are three qualities that constantly come up. But one of the biggest mistakes in strength and conditioning is believing that developing power comes down to performing certain exercises in the gym. Power isn’t an exercise. It’s the ability to produce force quickly. For […]
The business end of the Gaelic club season is reaching the pinnacle with county finals fast approaching. For those clubs that have exited the championship and their seasons have now ended, what should their focus be? The off-season brings a welcome rest from the demands of a long competitive season in GAA. It’s a time […]
For many female Gaelic footballers, returning to the pitch after pregnancy can be an exciting goal. The desire to get the boots back on, rejoin the team and feel like an athlete again can be incredibly strong. But one of the biggest mistakes we can make is treating pregnancy and post-partum return as simply another injury […]
MY Levelled Progression Model is an excellent framework to use when looking to know what skills to introduce and when to introduce them. It deals with the different developmental stages of a goalkeeper in the context of their age and used correctly can massively improve the performances of any goalkeeper. In the sixth level of my progression model, it […]
SO, what is this? Let’s think back to our younger days playing Gaelic Games. I often recall having a warmup to start the session. It was usually a couple of laps around the pitch followed by stretches. We would then perform a few drills for the main body of the session, with a match at […]
EVER wondered how much time a ‘modern’ GAA player dictates to their sport? The time they invest to be at the top of their game? Below I have outlined some of these demands our GAA players face and the time they invest. I believe it’s worth reminding ourselves and be mindful of the commitment and sacrifice […]
By Patrick Morrison IN Gaelic football, the situation that possibly has the highest amount of pressure for the goalkeeper would be that of the one v one situation. In this event you are in direct combat with a goal-bound opponent and there can only be one winner. Them or you. During this situation, time can […]
By Patrick Morrison SUNDAY, June 1 1997, the Chicago Bulls are hosting the Utah Jazz in Game One of the NBA Finals. The Jazz are appearing in their first ever NBA finals whereas the Bulls are going for their fifth title in seven years. Game one is a pivotal game especially for the team that […]
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 not been given a […]
