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What can GAA coaches learn from professional soccer? In this episode, I’m joined by Shane Keegan — UEFA Pro Licence coach, former League of Ireland manager, and Games Manager with Laois GAA.
We dig into how coaching principles transfer across sports, and why the best coaches focus on clarity, communication, and designing sessions with purpose.
What we cover:
The biggest lessons GAA can take from soccer
How to design sessions around clear objectives
Whole–Part–Whole: when and how to use it
Player communication and simple, effective feedback
“Repetition without repetition” for real skill development
Using analysis and data to shape a game model
Leadership, relationships, and managing players
A brilliant conversation for any coach interested in improving how they plan, communicate, and create meaningful training environments.