By Patrick Morrison IN 2015, my first year with Armagh, we played a challenge game against Dublin down in DCU. This was the first year of their five in a row. We had started with a strong team with a handful of our regular starters rested. Dublin on the other hand, started without a good […]
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 […]
IN the athletic population and sports coaching world doing more & more is right? This couldn’t be more wrong!! From Hyrox to CrossFit to the coach in the middle of the field ‘beasting’ a team the more is better approach is here. If a Gaelic athlete is not ready for training, there is no point in putting […]
By Patrick Morrison ONE of the most important aspects of goalkeeping in Gaelic football is being able to position oneself effectively in and around the crease, that is the area in front of the goals. Paradoxically, although it may be an important area, it is very rarely covered properly, if at all. Having a good starting […]
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 […]
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 […]
EVERY club has heard it: “Players today are softer.” It’s an easy line to throw out when a session dips or a result goes against you. But in Gaelic football, that thinking can hold coaches back. Modern players live in a different world; school, work, social media, long travel and they adapt to the demands […]
By Patrick Morrison OVER my football career I have played in many positions. From defence to forwards I have experienced playing in every position possible on the field. In my later years from u-16 up to senior I played at midfield until I was 24, at which time I took a four-year sabbatical from football. […]
Former Armagh captain and All-Ireland winning coach Ciarán McKeever has developed a three versus three game for enjoyment and development. He outlined his concept to Michael McMullan PLAYERS love scoring goals. That feeling when the ball hits the net sends a surge of energy through the body. Ciarán McKeever recognises it in the kids he […]
