Meath GAA AcademyHead of Physical Performance - Meath GAA Academy
May. 2012 - Sep. 2016Working in tandem with Coaching & Games staff on the design and implementation of a Long Term Development Program/Pathway for inter-county footballers and hurlers that caters for their holistic playing and personal development.The pathway targets players from 15 yrs old to U21 grade and aims to devise and implement an age & stage relevant holistic development program that will allow them develop and fulfil their potential towards adult level football by targeting their individual and group needs with reference to physical, technical, tactical, psychological and lifestyle factors. Our program also aims to educate and empower the team coaches with reference to best practice for their particular age group and squad. From the 2014 season we have expanded our team to include a number of interns connected with each squad and tasked with delivering the S&C and Sport science agenda within each squad. Presently I assume responsibility for the long-term development of players at U14, U15, U16, U17, Minor (U18) and U21 levels as well as a senior/elite level development squad of 30+ high-potential players