How Skills Really Develop in Gaelic Games | Philip O’Callaghan

Weekly GAA Coaching insights (my list): https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773Philip’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-solvingHow to design training that truly represents the gameThe Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) explained in plain languageWhen to use opposed vs unopposed practiceIsolating “slices” of the game to accelerate learningPhilip 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

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