It is that time of year where opinions are formed, decisions made from players, members, supporters alike in relation to the coaching ability of the present incumbent or in advance of the new incoming coach for 2024. Rightly or wrongly a coach can be judged on his/her ability as a coach depending ...
Back in 2005, when I ventured to London to start my Sports Science Degree, it was all about the desire to understand more why programs, drills, games, exercises were designed a certain way. Looking for all the answers but leaving with more questions than answers!! A great experience but looking back I ...
As highlighted in the SPEED-2022 Blog, linear speed is important but our national games are also multi-directional. Players require that ability to decelerate, change direction, to roll or side step an opponent and even the basic skill of jumping and landing safely. Reducing the risk of injury alongside performance enhancement, which should ...
In the overall area of physical preparation SPEED is certainly getting more and more attention. It is one of the words that springs to mind when viewing some of the action from this years National Gaelic football and Hurling League’s. What has stood out from watching the top inter county teams is ...