HAMSTRING injuries are one of the most frustrating and common issues in Gaelic football. Whether you’re a player, coach, or physio, you’ve likely seen first-hand how they can ruin seasons, stall progress, and keep lads off the pitch when they’re needed most. Thankfully, with the right approach, we can reduce their frequency and severity. Why […]
FUELLING your body properly is just as important as your training when it comes to Gaelic football. The right nutrition can help you perform at your best, recover faster, and avoid injury. But not every day requires the same amount of food and fuel. That’s where the Traffic Light System comes in. A simple way […]
IN Gaelic football, running is at the heart of the game, but that doesn’t mean all conditioning has to be done on the pitch. Off-feet conditioning, also known as cross-training, is an effective way to build fitness without adding unnecessary running load. When used correctly, it can help players improve endurance, maintain fitness during injury, […]
SPEED is a crucial element in Gaelic football, and how you train for it in the off-season can make all the difference when the season kicks off. Off-season speed training isn’t just about running fast; it’s about preparing players to meet the demands of the game, reducing injury risk, and improving overall fitness. Here’s how […]
IN the sport of GAA, speed can be the deciding factor, giving players a competitive edge. Contrary to the belief that “you can’t teach speed,” sprint performance can be improved with focused training. Here are simple tips and tricks that i use all year round, including extra time in the off/pre-season to help players increase […]
THE real answer to the question of when you should start a pre-season is ‘it depends’. Several factors influence when you should start your pre-season, and the most important one is when your last season ended. Teams that progressed deep into the championship may need more recovery time, while others who exited early might be […]
IN Gaelic football, speed is a critical factor that can often be the difference between winning and losing. The greatest gains in speed performance come from high-quality training that emphasizes technical precision, high-intensity efforts, and long recovery periods. Essentially, speed training must be focused on quality over quantity. When it comes to sprinting, a player’s […]
PREPARATION in the week leading up to a championship plays a crucial role in determining team performance on game day. Competitive teams invest countless hours in training with the goal of peaking at the right time for championship, which is the business end of the season. From a physiological standpoint, players can typically achieve two […]
THE ASR method is something I have researched over the past 18 to 24 months. Combining MAS and MSS is a much more accurate way of conditioning and profiling the players for the championship ahead. I would only use ASR for the summer, mainly because I find it difficult to find true MSS in the […]
THE low block is a phrase that we are all now hearing but it has been around for the last number of years and it’s not just the Ulster teams using it. More recently, it’s Donegal that set up very defensively but does it have its place? A low block is a defensive strategy where […]
