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How fit should underage GAA players be — and what does the data actually say?
I’m joined by Lorcan Daly (TUS) to unpack 10+ years of county development-squad testing: what was measured, why it matters, and how coaches should interpret results for real player development (not box-ticking).
What we cover:
Testing vs monitoring: using numbers to guide, not judge
Key measures: sprint speed, jumps, Yo-Yo, body composition
Growth & maturation: why “normal” progress isn’t linear
Positional notes: why GKs and midfielders often look different
Speed–momentum explained (speed × mass) and why it’s useful
Practical takeaways for coaches & parents
If you coach youth Hurling or Gaelic Football, this episode gives you clear, level-headed guidance on what to track and how to use it to support long-term development. Subscribe for weekly GAA coaching, S&C, and skill development episodes.