The GAA Performance Podcast The GAA Performance Podcast

Former Connacht rugby player and American football kicker Tadhg Leader has created a pathway for GAA players from Ireland into the world of American football, and within months of setting up Leader Kicking two underage inter county GAA players have already secured D1 scholarships worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. GAA players are the best in the world at the skill of kicking from their hands, but could that be worth millions to some? What makes Gaelic football and punting a match made in heaven, what's required and what exactly is on offer? This is the final episode of the pilot series, links in bio to follow, subscribe, and listen & watch all episodes so far #GAA #collegefootball #scholarship

At the top of his field, Dr Patrick Lucey is the chief scientist and Artificial Intelligence team lead at world leading sports data company Stats Perform. They work with PSG, Bayern Munich, Golden State Warriors, the All Blacks and hundreds of other elite teams globally. He tells us the different ways that AI is being used in performance analysis and how it’s changing things and will even more so in the future. And where does the GAA fit into all of this? Links in bio to watch and listen. Follow and subscribe 🤖 #AI #GAA #sportsanalysis

This week’s podcast is an analysis episode, looking at the evolution of the roving goalkeeper in Gaelic football. Between them, Odhran Lynch and Ethan Rafferty have scored 0-6 (four from play) so far in the championship, assisted 1-6, and in the Ulster final they had almost 100 outfield possessions between them! Why are teams adopting this relatively new tactic, how does it work, and how do you stop it? Also, who are the top scoring goalkeepers so far in 2023?

Links in bio to follow, subscribe, and listen & watch all episodes so far #GAA #DerryGAA #Goalkeepers

Tony Óg Regan played for the Galway hurlers for 10 years before becoming a leading sports psychologist. He was part of All-Ireland winning teams in Ballygunner, Tipperary and worked with John Kiely's Limerick in 2019. An absolute gentleman, he talks to us about how to tackle dips in form and confidence, visualisation techniques, setting expectations, expressing yourself and team culture. This is essential listening for anyone involved in the game. Links in bio to follow, subscribe, and listen & watch all episodes so far #GAA #Limerickhurling #sportspsychology

This week’s podcast is an analysis episode, exploring how Kildare denied Dublin a single goal scoring chance and the job Mick O’Grady and his colleagues did on Con O’Callaghan and the back door pass. Stop that and you’ll go along way to matching up against the Dubs and stopping Con. This will be along the lines of my GAA Statistics column in The Irish Times, with graphics, video analysis, stats, data and graphics included. Links in bio to follow, subscribe, and listen & watch all episodes so far #GAA #DublinGAA #kildaregaa

Our guest for Episode 5 is Dublin GAA legend Paul Clarke. An All-Ireland winner and All Star as a player, and as a coach a key part of Dublin’s six in a row winning side. Inspiring, loyal and in it for all the right reasons, Clarkey is a coach you would go to war for. He's passionate about improving the individual skills, mindsets and behaviours of players. We get an insight into one of the greatest teams ever, and one of the best coaches I have ever shared a dressing room with! What makes certain players stand out, and how do you take your opportunity? This week's episode is not to be missed! Links in bio to follow, subscribe, and listen & watch all episodes so far #GAA #DublinGAA #gaacoaching