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- Apr 15, 202637 min
Mental health in the GAA: Why players are struggling
If you’re training hard, ticking every box in the gym and on the pitch, but still feeling flat, stressed, or close to burnout - it might not be physical.In this episode, I sit down with Aoibheann NicGhiolla Bhuí, who researched mental health in GAA players, to break down what’s really going on behind the scenes - and why so many players are struggling to keep up.We talk about:• Why GAA demands are becoming unsustainable for modern players • The concept of psychological flexibility and how it affects performance • Why over 50% of GAA players drop out between 16–24• The hidden pressure of balancing college, work, and GAA• Why male inter-county players are 3x more likely to repeat a college year than their peers• The role of team culture, self-talk, and social media in performanceWe also dive into what players and coaches are getting wrong when it comes to mental preparation - and what actually helps.Whether you’re trying to improve performance, stay consistent, or just enjoy the game again, this episode will give you a different perspective on what might be holding you back.📕 You can read Aoibheann's book hereStay ConnectedSubscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.⭐ Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review - it helps me get more top guests.📢 Share the Episode: Know someone who’d benefit from this? Share it to help spread the word!Follow Along📍 Website: humansofgaelic.com📸 Instagram: @humansofgaelic📘 Facebook: Humans of Gaelic🎥 TikTok: @humansofgaelic
- Mar 25, 20261h 3m
What inter-county S&C is really like, the art of man marking & Achilles rehab
My guest this week is former Offaly captain Declan Hogan, who is currently combining playing club football while also working as S&C coach with the Tullamore senior hurlers.📲 Follow Dec's coaching page on Instagram hereWe discuss:- What inter-county S&C looks like and the changes he witnessed in gym work over the last decade- The level of work (gym, skill and recovery) needed to turn himself into an inter-county footballer- Adapting to playing corner-back- The 'sick' level of video analysis he does before man marking key forwards- Tragic passing of Offaly manager Liam Kearns while Dec was captain, and how the squad navigated it- Advice for young players- Achilles injury, surgery and tips for rehabbing tendons- How county football shaped him as a person➕ I've got some great guests coming up. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes.Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.⭐ Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review - it helps me get more top guests.📢 Share the Episode: Know someone who’d benefit from this? Share it to help spread the word!Follow Along📍 Website: humansofgaelic.com📸 Instagram: @humansofgaelic📘 Facebook: Humans of Gaelic🎥 TikTok: @humansofgaelic
- Nov 13, 202545 min
The hidden reason for ACL injuries in GAA & why females are far more at risk
What factors contribute to the high prevalence of ACL injuries in the GAA and why are females more at risk? Why do hurlers recover better from ACL surgery than footballers? And how are GAA players outpacing the AFL in return-to-play rates?These are just some of the findings from the biggest ever ACL study in the GAA.One of its lead authors, rehab specialist, biomechanics PhD, and Kildare S&C coach Neil Welch, breaks it all down on this week’s episode of the Humans of Gaelic podcast.He also shares advice on what players and coaches are still getting wrong in ACL rehab. In this episode, we also cover:• The role of the inter-county S&C coach in the off-season• Hamstring injuries and the best exercises to help prevent them• How to structure ACL rehab for better outcomes• Warm-up design for injury prevention• The role of movement analysis in spotting risk early• Exercises every player should be doing to protect their ACL• ACL recovery rates in GAA vs pro sports• Why female players are more at risk of ACL injuries than malesWhether you’re a coach, an athlete returning from injury, or just want to avoid common mistakes - this is essential listening.*************Time stamps:ACL injury trends in GAA Why most rehab skips cutting work Is NordBord testing enough? Key benchmarks before returning to play Hamstring strain risks during deceleration Why multi-directional mechanics matter What AFL can teach GAA How to assess movement quality *************➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes.Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.⭐ Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review - it helps us hugely!📢 Share the Episode: Know someone who’d benefit from this? Share it to help us spread the word!Follow Along📍 Website: humansofgaelic.com📸 Instagram: @humansofgaelic📘 Facebook: Humans of Gaelic🎥 TikTok: @humansofgaelic
- Jul 9, 202553 min
The truth about half-time team talks: from an expert with Brazil & GAA counties
Is your half-time team talk doing more harm than good? Armagh native and GAA coach Eamon Devlin is the specialist who changes the way world-class sports teams approach half-time.He worked with Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and now Brazil, while he also consults for Argentina Rugby, several inter-county GAA teams, Premier League clubs and NBA sides to help them fix the most chaotic 15 minutes in sport.We talk about:The biggest mistakes GAA coaches make at half-timeWhat world class coaches like Carlo Ancelotti and Felipe Contepomi have in commonWhy emotional regulation is the coach’s first jobHow Real Madrid and the All-Blacks structure their team-talksWhat happens when you give out too many messages?Should the full management team go into the dressing room?Is letting your opponents wait on the pitch at HT beneficial?When should players flip the switch pre-game?Whether you're a coach or chasing an edge as a player, this episode will permanently change how you think about game day and half-time.➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.****************************𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝****************************Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review. It helps us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
- Jun 5, 202549 min
Sleep expert for GAA: The truth about Whoop, naps, blue light, caffeine & alcohol
If you’re training hard but still feeling sluggish, flat, or injured — your sleep is probably the missing piece.In this episode, elite sleep coach Tom Coleman breaks down the science behind high performance recovery, and why most GAA players are undermining their progress every night.We talk about:The most common sleep disruptors for club playersWhat evening games and late training sessions do to your nervous systemWhy caffeine timing matters more than you thinkThe 5-minute bedtime routine to help you recover fasterAnd how county players are now using sleep as a weaponWhether you're chasing fitness gains, better focus or just want to feel fresher for matches — this episode will give you a serious edge.➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.****************************𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝****************************Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review. It helps us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
- May 21, 202542 min
Why can’t more Gaelic footballers use both feet? Are we coaching the solo wrong?
Most Gaelic footballers — even at the top level — are still heavily one-sided. In this fascinating episode, Karol Dillon breaks down the science and psychology behind laterality, the gap between drills and decisions, and how to truly develop more two-sided players.We explore:Why elite players still avoid their weaker side under pressureHow cross-lateral athletes like David Clifford (e.g. left foot/right hand) have an advantageWhy coaching for two-footedness must start before the ball is introducedHow pressure and fatigue force players back to their dominant sideThe overlooked role of parents and informal practiceWhy coaching the “weaker side” needs a complete rethinkTactical consequences of having too many right-footed players➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.****************************𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝****************************Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review. It helps us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
- Apr 9, 202548 min
Why you’re not getting faster for GAA – and what your warm-ups are missing
Paudie Kissane – 2010 All-Ireland winner with Cork, now an S&C coach and owner of his own athlete development company.In this episode, we unpack:How Paudie transitioned from inter-county football to high-performance coachingThe myths around S&C in club setupsWhy most speed training is poorly implemented in GAAHow warm-ups and training loads must adapt to the new rulesWhat players and coaches can do to future-proof their performance➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.****************************𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝****************************Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review. It helps us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
- Mar 27, 202551 min
Why GAA players don’t need to feel confident to perform — mental tools that actually work
We’ve all heard it: “he’s low on confidence.” But what if confidence isn’t actually the key to playing well? Sports psychologist Eddy Sheeky breaks down why elite players perform regardless of how they feel — and how you can too.We discuss:The myth of confidence — and why elite players perform without itThe reset triggers, breathing drills, and mindset habits used at inter-county levelHow stress outside of sport is secretly killing recovery and performanceTools for players who get sick with nerves or lose control mid-gameWhat separates consistent performers at club vs county levelThe mindset mistakes most GAA players make when things go wrongYou can follow Eddy on Instagram here: @esperformancepsychology➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.****************************𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝****************************Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review. It helps us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
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