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Coach's Lab with John Murphy

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

Eddie McGuinness
PhD on speed profiling and sprint mechanics expert
Lecturer/Researcher in speed profiling
Episode: What Actually Makes an Athlete Faster? | Dr Eddie McGuinness
Rob Mulcahy
PhD candidate/author on talent development in Gaelic Games
Stanta College; Clare GAA (former role)
Episode: Where Did They Go? Rethinking Talent Development in Gaelic Games | Rob Mulcahy PhD(c)
Peter Wright
S&C coach and RTP specialist
Petey Performance
Episode: Building Better Return-to-Play Processes | Peter Wright (Petey Performance)
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

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John Murphy
Host of Coach's Lab with John Murphy; facilitator/host guiding interviews and topics.

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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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    Ireland8 months ago

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Where Did They Go? Rethinking Talent Development in Gaelic Games | Rob Mulcahy PhD(c)
Q: What role does maturation play in talent ID?
Growth and maturation significantly affect early talent identification, but decisions should consider a range of inputs beyond physical maturity to avoid bias toward early developers.
Where Did They Go? Rethinking Talent Development in Gaelic Games | Rob Mulcahy PhD(c)
Q: Is progression to senior inter-county linear from under-14?
No, progression is non-linear with multiple entry and re-entry points; there are several routes into senior inter-county competition, and a unified approach is needed to articulate this.
Where Did They Go? Rethinking Talent Development in Gaelic Games | Rob Mulcahy PhD(c)
Q: What is the main takeaway about the purpose of development squads?
Development squads should provide a developmentally appropriate environment aimed at long-term player progression, integrating club, school, and county efforts, rather than focusing solely on winning at under-14 or under-18 levels.
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.

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Coaches, researchers, and practitioners in Gaelic games tune into practical, evidence-based discussions on strength and conditioning, nutrition, coaching philosophy, and youth development. Episodes frequently explore how to translate science into on-field performance—covering topics like talent pathways, return-to-play, speed and endurance profiling, game-based coaching, and player well-being. The show often features practitioners and academics who bring research-backed insights, real-world club and inter-county contexts, and actionable frameworks that coaches can implement across age groups and levels. A notable strength is tying high-performance concepts to accessible coaching practices, with a clear emphasis on player development, educat... more

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