In preparation for our next performance workshop in conjunction with our proud partners, the WGPA (Women’s Gaelic Players Association), we have decided to take a look at some of the testing data gathered at the inaugural WGPA performance workshop held [...]
Do the expectations of the role of a strength and conditioning coach differ on what title they are given? Setanta tutor, David Moriarty, draws on his own experience as an S&C coach with the Limerick Footballers and Hurlers, Tipperary Footballers [...]
With the average age of senior inter-county teams becoming lower and lower, I’ve decided to focus on the role of Strength and Conditioning (S&C) for an up-and-coming player. The demands on playing senior inter-county are increasing year on year and [...]
As the dust settles on an epic 2018 All-Ireland Hurling Championship season we were delighted to chat with Clare Hurler, John Conlon. In a candid interview, John talks about seeing Limerick raise the Liam McCarthy, hurling as a game of [...]
How has the preparation of the fitness of hurlers changed in the past eleven years since Limerick last made an appearance at an All-Ireland final? Setanta tutor, David Moriarty was lucky to have been involved in the Limerick senior hurling [...]
A new dawn and challenge for all in Hurling There is no doubt that the new hurling championship format has produced thrilling encounters and equally enthralling questions and debates. The demands of a consecutive weekly series of match play has [...]
In Noel’s last article he wrote about the bigger picture of S&C, communication, education and leaving a lasting impact or creating a culture within a team or club. Here he talks about how we are too short-sighted in our approach [...]
Ahead of everyone looking to see what Mayo and Dublin will bring to the All Ireland Football Final, S&C coach and gym owner Noel Flynn has his say on the current state of Strength and Conditioning in GAA, the expectations [...]
Ahead of what is set to be a titanic battle this weekend we sat down with former All Ireland winning Tipperary Captain, and Setanta tutor, Tommy Dunne. In our chat Tommy reflects on iconic matches gone by, the current state [...]
In the third part of Liam Hennessy’s interview with Damian Lawlor of RTÉ Radio the discussion centered around the ‘hot’ trends in sports performance, with some actually dating back to 2 centuries ago. Dr Liam Hennessey investigates each trend and offers his expert advice [...]
