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Coach's Lab with John Murphy

John Murphy
GAA
Gaelic Football
Strength and Conditioning
Hurling
Youth Sports
Athletic Performance
Coaching Techniques
Coaching
Gaelic Games
Session Planning
Speed Development
Agility
Skill Acquisition
Strength Training
Recovery
Athletic Development
Athletic Training
Sports Science
Change Of Direction
S&C Coaching

Dig into the science of S&C, Nutrition and Coaching within the GAA with Dr John Murphy, Lecturer in Sports Management & Coaching.

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Recent Guests

Darren Lewis
Consultant in performance analysis and researcher
Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
Episode: The ACE Model for Better Video Feedback in Sport | Darren Lewis
Shane O'Rourke
SSE with Dingle, All-Ireland club football champion
Dingle
Episode: Preparing Dingle & Ballygunner for All-Ireland Success | Shane O’Rourke & Darragh Mulcahy
Darragh Mulcahy
SSE with Ballygunner, All-Ireland club hurling champion
Ballygunner
Episode: Preparing Dingle & Ballygunner for All-Ireland Success | Shane O’Rourke & Darragh Mulcahy
Colman Noctor
Child and adolescent psychotherapist
Irish Examiner contributor; psychologist
Episode: Meeting Children's Psychological Needs Through Sport | Colman Noctor PhD
Orlaith Curran
Head of Athletic Performance for the Women's Sevens and Pathway with IRFU
Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)
Episode: How & Why Matter More Than What in Coaching | Orlaith Curran PhD
Richard Bowles
Lecturer in Physical Education and co-author/creator of Meaningful PE resources
Marriott College (PE)
Episode: Creating Meaningful Experiences in Youth Sport | Dr Richard Bowles
David Moran
Postdoctoral researcher; DCU, Coex Lab; studied streaming in Gaelic Games
DCU (Dublin City University)
Episode: Should We Stream Players in Underage GAA? | David Moran
Colm Bourke
National Indoor Long Jump Champion and coach
Track & Field coach, DCU
Episode: From Track to Team Sports: Smarter Speed Development | Colm Bourke
Ciaran Boyle
Current S&C with Tipperary Senior Camogie; experienced across Ireland
Tipperary Senior Camogie, clubs across Ireland
Episode: Speed vs Endurance: A Smarter Way to Condition Players | Ciaran Boyle

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John Murphy
Host of Coach's Lab; Lecturer/Coach in Sports Management & Coaching

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    John is an excellent host and this podcast really gets into the key learnings needed for coaches to support athletes in developing within their sport.

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Knowledgeable host with clear coaching takeaways.

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The ACE Model for Better Video Feedback in Sport | Darren Lewis
Q: How does the concurrent content design operate within the ACE Model, and why are the cards considered interdependent?
The concurrent design treats each element—key messages, number of clips, scaffolding, attention, and valence—as interconnected; adjusting one affects the others and the overall flow of the session, hence the house-of-cards analogy.
The ACE Model for Better Video Feedback in Sport | Darren Lewis
Q: Could you summarize the aims of the ACE Model and how they shape the structure of a video-based feedback session?
The aims create a framework that guides what players should leave the session able to do, ensuring the session has clear purpose, a path for reflection, and a focus on practical application rather than mere knowledge transmission.
Meeting Children's Psychological Needs Through Sport | Colman Noctor PhD
Q: What is the core developmental need that sport should meet for children according to Colman Noctor?
Sport should nurture social interaction, resilience, and a sense of belonging while balancing enjoyment with development to prevent burnout and protect mental health.
Creating Meaningful Experiences in Youth Sport | Dr Richard Bowles
Q: What keeps athletes invested in performance and development for the long term?
Meaning emerges from the perceived value of experiences, reinforced by reflection, social belonging, and appropriately challenging environments; when coaching emphasizes voice, choice, and purpose, athletes stay engaged and continue to develop across levels.
Speed vs Endurance: A Smarter Way to Condition Players | Ciaran Boyle
Q: Do you still target weaknesses for each player, or do you throw a blanket over everyone in-season?
In-season, I tend to apply a light blanket approach to manage fatigue and testing timelines, but I still tailor top-ups using general guidelines and key metrics like high-speed running distance, MAS, and ASR to ensure players are maintained without overloading them.

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Across short, focused episodes, the show dives into science-backed training, nutrition, and coaching strategies for Gaelic games and related sports. Listeners can expect practical discussions on athlete development, game-based coaching, skill acquisition, and performance analytics—from youth nutrition and endurance fueling to GPS data usage and load management. The format consistently emphasizes actionable takeaways for coaches, S&C practitioners, and nutrition professionals aiming to optimize performance, reduce injuries, and foster sustainable training cultures. A few episodes stand out for their emphasis on backroom coaching philosophy, authentic player development, and interdisciplinary collaboration between S&C coaches and sport coache... more

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