1. Long term player development model
Erin Go Bragh G.A.A CLUB
Long term player development model

2. The Game That Grows With The Child

3. The 7 stages of LTPD Active start FUNdamental Learning to train
Training to train
Training to compete
Training to win
Retirement/ Retention

4. 4-6 years of age Hurling Football Correct hurly size The grip
Swing-elbow up
Ready, lock, lift positions
One handed dribble
Two handed dribble
Ground strike (Tyre, ball)
Striking, stationary/moving
Throw
Bowling ball
Two handed bounce
One handed bounce
Body catch
Pick up
Ground Kick/Dribble
Punt kick
Knee tap solo

5. 4-6 years of age ABCs RJTs Game specific Agility Balance Co-ordination
Running
Jumping
Throwing
Target games
Court games
Part invasion

6. 7-9 years of age. Hurling Football Handling/Catching Ground strike
Doubling on ball
Striking from hand
Bean bag balancing
Ball Balancing
Ground flick
Ground Clash
Hooking
Frontal block ( hurl to hurl)
Body catch
Low/High catch
Fist pass/ Hand pass
Crouch lift (stationary)
Punt kick (Left &Right)
High bounce
Toe tap stationary
Near hand tackle
Shadowing
Frontal tackle
Block down

7. 7-9 years of age Physical focus Game specific Zigzag relays
One leg hoping
Landing from left to right
Good technique
On the spot
Hurdle running
Leap frog
Tug of war/ push and pull
The bridge
Skittles
Over the river
Rounder's
4v4 (no goalies)
4V4 two touch
5v5 all in

8. 10-12 year of age Hurling Football High/Low catch Hand passing
Over head catch (hurl with hand)
Hand passing (two hands)
Striking on the run
Short stick striking (left & right)
Jab/roll lift (moving)
Lift & strike
Solo, Batting, side lines
Hooking. Blocking (High Low)
Shouldering
High/Low catch
Hand passing
Punt kick Left and right.(outside foot)
Solo left and right foot.
Dummy solo, Low bounce.
Near hand tackle
Shadowing, shouldering
Frontal block, Block down

9. 10-12 year of age. Physical Game specific
Speed (up to 6 seconds effort)
Strength ( core strength)
Own body exercise
Pull ups ,press ups
Endurance
Relay running, small sided games.
Dynamic stretching, Mobility exercises
Warm up, warm down concept
Over the river
Crazy kicks
Pass and attack
4v4, 5v5
Last back
Four goal game
3 goals in.

10. 13-15 year of age. Hurling Football High/low catch (hand protected)
Hand pass off the Hurley
Chest catch (goalie)
Jab lift at pace
Striking is all done on the run
Score getting
Multi directional soloing
Ground tussle
Flick off hurl
Tap and move
Ball feint
Fist pass for distance
Catching at speed
Punt kick
Long Kick pass
Scoring from angles
Penalties
Evasion, soloing
Tackling, near hand, frontal, block down
Hand off (while soloing, bouncing.

11. 13-15 year of age. Physical focus Game specific
Multi- directional ( effort up to 20 seconds)
Quick footwork, agility
Acceleration-deceleration
Game related reaction games
Body weight circuit training
Dynamic warm-up
Flexibility routines
N.B. To be done by qualified coaches only
15 v 15
Possession games
One rule games
Give and go
4seconds
Two touch
Zone to zone

12. Resources for mentors Ready to play (Nursery level)
Have a ball (Nursery Level)
Lesson Plans. (Hurling & Football)
Give us a game. (Hurling &Football)
Game sense (Football)
Building physical skills
Fun do packs (Hurling & Football)
Wall Ball drills. ( Hurling)
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