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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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 Episodes

June 12, 2026
Building Better Return-to-Play Processes | Peter Wright (Petey Performance)
<p>Join my weekly coaching & performance email newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773</a></p><p>In this episode of Coach's Lab, I sit down with Peter Wright of Petey Performance to discuss one of the most challenging aspects of coaching and athletic development: helping players return from injury and preparing them for the demands of competition.</p><p>Pete has built a reputation working with Gaelic Games athletes and other field sport players, helping bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. This conversation explores how coaches, physios and S&C practitioners can better prepare athletes for the realities of training and match play after injury.</p><p>Who this podcast is for:</p><ul><li>GAA coaches</li><li>S&C coaches</li><li>Physiotherapists and sports therapists</li><li>Athletic development coaches</li><li>Players returning from injury</li><li>Coaches responsible for player welfare and availability</li></ul><p>What the podcast covers:</p><ul><li>Return to play vs return to performance</li><li>Building effective return-to-running progressions</li><li>Reintroducing speed and high-speed running</li><li>Preparing athletes for the demands of training and competition</li><li>Criteria-based rehabilitation</li><li>Conditioning during injury recovery</li><li>Managing recurring soft tissue injuries</li><li>The role of diagnosis in rehabilitation planning</li><li>Collaboration between coaches, physios and athletes</li><li>Health, body composition and injury risk</li><li>Why micro-dosing speed and plyometrics can be valuable year-round</li></ul><p>Pete's podcast:<br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ucOyUWjwv8VVhGVqmXv1X?si=807f065dd78d44f6&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Athlete's Advantage Podcast</a></p><p>Follow Pete:<br>Instagram: @peteyperformance</p><p>A practical episode for anyone looking to better understand the journey from injury rehabilitation back to confident, high-level performance.</p>

May 29, 2026
The ACE Model for Better Video Feedback in Sport | Darren Lewis
<p>In this episode of Coach’s Lab, I’m joined by Darren Lewis, performance analysis consultant and researcher at Atlantic Technological University, to discuss his recently published paper proposing the ACE Model of Video-Based Feedback Design.</p><p>Darren has worked in professional rugby and consultancy roles across multiple sports, with a particular interest in how video analysis and feedback can better support learning, decision-making and performance.</p><p>This conversation explores how coaches and analysts can move beyond simply “showing clips” and instead design more effective, athlete-centred feedback sessions.</p><p>Who this podcast is for:</p><ul><li><p>GAA coaches</p></li><li><p>Performance analysts</p></li><li><p>S&C coaches</p></li><li><p>PE teachers and coach educators</p></li><li><p>Coaches using video feedback in team sports</p></li><li><p>Anyone interested in coaching, learning and skill acquisition</p></li></ul><p>What the podcast covers:</p><ul><li><p>The ACE model explained</p></li><li><p>Designing effective video-based feedback sessions</p></li><li><p>Athlete-centred vs coach-centred approaches</p></li><li><p>Improving player engagement and discussion</p></li><li><p>Key messages, questioning and scaffolding</p></li><li><p>Positive vs negative feedback and athlete confidence</p></li><li><p>Evaluating whether feedback sessions actually work</p></li><li><p>Opposition analysis vs focusing on your own team</p></li><li><p>Transfer of learning from meetings to match performance</p></li><li><p>Video analysis in youth sport</p></li><li><p>The future impact of AI on performance analysis</p></li></ul><p>Join my weekly coaching & performance email list:<br><a href="https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773">https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773</a></p><p>Full paper discussed in this episode:<br><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17479541261440251?utm_source=chatgpt.com">The ACE Model of Video-Based Feedback Design</a></p>

May 15, 2026
Preparing Dingle & Ballygunner for All-Ireland Success | Shane O’Rourke & Darragh Mulcahy
<p>Join my weekly coaching & performance email list:<br><a href="https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773">https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773</a></p><p>What does physical preparation look like inside two of the best club teams in Ireland?</p><p>In this episode of Coach’s Lab, I’m joined by Shane O'Rourke (Dingle) and Darragh Mulcahy (Ballygunner), the strength & conditioning coaches behind the reigning All-Ireland club football and hurling champions.</p><p>We discuss how elite club teams manage:</p><ul><li><p>Conditioning and athletic development</p></li><li><p>Gym integration within busy club schedules</p></li><li><p>County player management</p></li><li><p>Recovery and load monitoring</p></li><li><p>Second team fixtures and player availability</p></li><li><p>Aerobic conditioning, speed and repeat sprint work</p></li><li><p>Communication across the backroom team</p></li><li><p>Building player buy-in and long-term trust</p></li></ul><p>This is a practical conversation about the realities of club GAA and how successful teams balance performance, workload and preparation across long seasons.</p><p>A valuable listen for GAA coaches, S&C coaches, athletic development coaches and players interested in high-performance club environments.</p>
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