Weekly GAA Coaching insights (my list): https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773
Philip’s newsletter (skill acquisition + practice design): https://mrtenniscoach.substack.com/
How do players really develop skill in Gaelic Games? In this episode, Skill Acquisition expert Philip O’Callaghan joins me to unpack the science and practice of learning.
We explore:
Why skills are best understood as problem-solving
How to design training that truly represents the game
The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) explained in plain language
When to use opposed vs unopposed practice
Isolating “slices” of the game to accelerate learning
Philip shares practical examples coaches can apply straight away — from shaping small-sided games to tweaking constraints that bring skills to life.
If you coach Hurling or Gaelic Football, this conversation gives you a clear framework to design sessions that create smarter, more adaptable players.
#GAA #Coaching #SkillAcquisition #ConstraintsLedApproach #EcologicalDynamics #PracticeDesign
