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Coach's Lab with John Murphy

John Murphy
GAA
Gaelic Football
Strength and Conditioning
Hurling
Athletic Performance
Youth Sports
Coaching Techniques
Coaching
Session Planning
Speed Development
Gaelic Games
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

Paul O'Sullivan
Nutritionist with the Cork senior Hurlers
B-Sport Coaching
Episode: Youth Sports Nutrition: Fueling Young Athletes the Right Way | Paul O’Sullivan
Lorcan Daly
Researcher focused on fitness assessments for GAA players.
TUS
Episode: How Fit Are Underage GAA Players? | Lorcan Daly
Cian O'Dea
Coach Education Manager for Connacht GAA and PhD Candidate researching games-based coaching
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Episode: How Fit Can We Get From A Games-Based Approach? - Cian O'Dea
Stephen Walsh
Experienced Strength and Conditioning coach and gym owner
Atlas High Performance
Episode: Building Athletes for the Game, Not the Gym | Stephen Walsh
Philip O'Callaghan
Expert in skill acquisition and coaching with a background in tennis and experience in GAA
Episode: How Skills Really Develop in Gaelic Games | Philip O’Callaghan
Paul Talty
S&C coach and PhD candidate focusing on Change of Direction and Agility in sports
Monaghan Senior Footballers
Episode: Practical Agility Training for Hurling & Football w Paul Talty
John O'Connor
Nutritionist and consultant for the Kerry Senior Footballers
Target Nutrition
Episode: Fuelling All-Ireland Champions | John O’Connor, Target Nutrition
Brian O'Boyle
Primary school principal, lecturer in PE, senior hurling club coach and development squad coach.
Episode: How Fundamental Movement Skills Impact Sports Skills with Brian O'Boyle
Fionn O'Shea
Performance consultant who specializes in effective use of GPS data in sports
Episode: GPS in GAA: What Actually Matters w Fionn O’Shea PhD (c)

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
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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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    Ireland6 months ago

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High-quality discussions that blend science and real-world coaching.
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Guests bring practical, field-tested insights for coaches.
Knowledgeable host with clear coaching takeaways.

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#219
Ireland/Sports

Talking Points

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3 Qs Answered - Hyrox For GAA, Beer Bans and Integrating Hurling Skills
Q: How can S&C coaches effectively integrate their work with hurling skills?
S&C coaches need to adapt their practices to align more closely with hurling drills and emphasize sport-specific skills.
3 Qs Answered - Hyrox For GAA, Beer Bans and Integrating Hurling Skills
Q: Are drinking bans effective for teams?
Generally, drinking bans might not be a good idea, as they can lead to negative psychological impacts and do not necessarily align with the amateur nature of the sport.
3 Qs Answered - Hyrox For GAA, Beer Bans and Integrating Hurling Skills
Q: Are there benefits to doing Hyrox, or even Crossfit for GAA players?
Hyrox may have positive impacts for those with low fitness levels, but as performance increases, its effectiveness for GAA training is questionable.
The Expert's Guide To Recovery with Damien O'Sullivan
Q: What is the low hanging fruit in terms of recovery?
Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and managing training load are crucial for effective recovery.
The Expert's Guide To Recovery with Damien O'Sullivan
Q: What is the main difference between recovery and adaptation?
Recovery focuses on immediate relief after training, while adaptation concerns long-term fitness gains, and recovery methods should reflect that timing.

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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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