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Coach's Lab with John Murphy

John Murphy
Gaelic Football
GAA
Youth Sports
Speed Development
Strength and Conditioning
Coaching Techniques
Sprint Training
Hurling
Sports Science
Session Planning
Athletic Development
Recovery Techniques
Team Sports
Athlete Development
GAA Future Leaders
Hyrox
Team Dynamics
Conditioning
Bilaterality
Self-Determination Theory

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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Paul O'Sullivan
Nutritionist with the Cork senior Hurlers
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Episode: Youth Sports Nutrition: Fueling Young Athletes the Right Way | Paul O’Sullivan
Lorcan Daly
Researcher focused on fitness assessments for GAA players.
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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
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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)

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John Murphy
Host of the content, known for his expertise in coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports management.

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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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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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