1. © GAA Cork GAA Coaching Conference 2011 Mark McManus Physical Development for GAA

2. © GAA Presentation Overview  What Type of Players do we want to produce physically  What type of Players do we have currently have  What are the obstacles to us achieving what we want to  What are the solutions & practical methods that we can use  Resources, information & advice  Open floor for questions

3. © GAA What type of players do we want to develop physically?

4. © GAA Words to describe the way we would like our players  Fast  Mobile  Powerful  Dynamic  High Intensity  Multi sprint endurance  Non Stop  Balanced  Injury Free  Durable

5. © GAA What Type of players do we currently have?  Underdeveloped  Not Fast  Not Powerful  Not Mobile  Not Dynamic  Lacking Intensity  Stop & Go  Imbalanced  Injury Prone  Not Durable  Lacking Consistency  Not Progressing

6. © GAA Where’s the Evidence?.....  Data Collected from the development squads points to areas where players are underdeveloped.  Data Collected from U14, U15, U16, U17, Minor, U21 & Senior squads show that many of these areas are not addressed and in some cases deteriorate as players mature.  The Data clearly shows that we are not developing the physical aspects of the player

7. © GAA Sit & Reach Chin ups S JCMJ10m20mVO2 Max U1416226292.03.549.5 U1517224411.923.3149.9 U1618227421.923.3551.0 U1725/174/232/2734/421.82/ 1.96 3.2/ 3.4 53/48 Minor23528331.83.053 Senior21635371.93.153

8. © GAA What are the obstacles? To achieve optimal Development (Physical & Skills) we need 4 key things: 1.A Structured & Planned Practice Regime 2.A Structured & Planned Training Regime 3.A Structured & Planned Competition Regime 4.A Structured & Planned Recovery Regime

9. © GAA Coaches have limited knowledge in specific areas Poor activity profile of our nation Limited functional competency of our youth Contradictory advice from all involved in coaching & training More Obstacles………

10. © GAA Solutions……  Plan & Structure Practice, Training, Competition & Recovery for players as best we can  Educate the players on what matters – what will improve their performances  Reinforce this in training by taking time out to train the different components of fitness  Keep it simple,,,,,,,,,,stupid  Take a long term approach to the players physical development – what is the worst aspect of the players current physical development – give them the space, time and support to work on this.  Create a culture within you’re team and club to address and support the long term development of all players.

11. © GAA Practical Examples & Ideas…….  There are no shortcuts  Old school can be best – in moderation  We need to teach players how to run, move, jump, roll, twist, turn, accelerate, decelerate  We need to make players mobile & flexible to be able to do this  We need to make players strong enough to do this  We need to make players develop theire cardiovascular system to keep on going  We need to ensure players have a healthy and optimal body composition to do all of the above.

12. © GAA Reality on the ground…..  No equipment  Don’t know how to use equipment – if there is some there  Don’t know how to teach exercises  Don’t want to hurt the player – do too much  Players at all different levels – especially 12- 17years  Too many players for one coach to watch

13. © GAA Get on with it – no one else will…… AND everyone else is…..

14. © GAA Speed Agility Videos

15. © GAA Body Weight Conditioning Examples

16. © GAA Earn the right to Progress  Players should only progress to higher levels of training when they have surpassed the current level they are on  Weight training with resistance should only be introduced when body weight is no longer overloading the player enough  Weight training should improve a players physical condition when introduced at the right time and in the correct way  If players are challenged enough through body weight and other forms of training the need and desire for weight training is reduced  Beware of the trainer that does all conditioning using weight training – is it improving mobility, power, speed, flexibility, improving intensity, balance, control, ……..

17. © GAA Physically – What makes the BEST GAA Player? Strongest Highest Quickest Fittest Note: No Mention of BIGGEST!

18. © GAA Training Methods Stronger = Weight Training Faster =Speed Training Fitter = Multi Sprint Higher = power training Mobility = Flexibility & Agility

19. © GAA LONG TERM player Development 5 Year Plan of Physical Development StrongerFasterFitterHigher

20. © GAA Resources, Information & Advice  Internet – Beware MISINFORMATION – sales & marketing of products & systems  Beware training recommendations from other sports – make sure it fits with the needs of your players  Tap into local and club resources – students, gym instructors, PE teachers  Attend Development Squad Days – more than welcome & get involved hands on  Organize workshops for all coaches in club/clubs in division – specific topics  Implement a club long term development program for fitness  Attend conferences and talk to other coaches & ask questions – especially to the presenters – learn from everyone’s experiences  Check out coaching ireland website & book a Lucozade sponsored Workshop for free

21. © GAA Questions

22. © GAA Go Raibh Maith Agaibh