Humans of Gaelic
Episodes
The real reason GAA players are struggling (it’s not physical)
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re training hard, ticking every box in the gym and on the pitch, but still feeling flat, stressed, or close to burnout - it might not be phys...
What inter-county S&C is really like, the art of man marking & Achilles surgery rehab
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is former Offaly captain Declan Hogan, who is currently combining playing club football while also working as S&C coach with th...
The hidden reason for ACL injuries in GAA & why females are far more at risk
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What factors contribute to the high prevalence of ACL injuries in the GAA and why are females more at risk? Why do hurlers recover better from ACL sur...
The truth about half-time team talks: from an expert with Brazil & GAA counties
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your half-time team talk doing more harm than good? Armagh native and GAA coach Eamon Devlin is the specialist who changes the way world-class spo...
Sleep expert for GAA: The truth about Whoop, naps, blue light, caffeine & alcohol
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re training hard but still feeling sluggish, flat, or injured — your sleep is probably the missing piece.In this episode, elite sleep coach...
Why can’t more Gaelic footballers use both feet? Are we coaching the solo wrong?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most Gaelic footballers — even at the top level — are still heavily one-sided. In this fascinating episode, Karol Dillon breaks down the science a...
Why you’re not getting faster for GAA – and what your warm-ups are missing
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paudie Kissane – 2010 All-Ireland winner with Cork, now an S&C coach and owner of his own athlete development company.In this episode, we unpack...
Why GAA players don’t need to feel confident to perform — mental tools that actually work
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard it: “he’s low on confidence.” But what if confidence isn’t actually the key to playing well? Sports psychologist Eddy Sheeky...
How to overcome mental blocks, burnout & being dropped from a county panel (twice)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tony Óg Regan shares his journey from playing in All-Ireland hurling finals with Galway, to dealing with being dropped from the pane...
The biggest GAA pre-season S&C mistakes (that lead to injuries & poor performance)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-season is where teams lay the foundation for success, butmany get it wrong—leading toavoidable injuries, burnout, and underperformance when it m...
How studying psychology transformed an inter-county career at 28
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Flanagan’s inter-county journey is one of perseverance and mental resilience.After first breaking onto the Clare hurling panel for the All-Irel...
The conversation that changed everything, ‘relief’ of retiring & mastering free-taking
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tipperary's Conor Sweeney has recently retired after 15 years of senior inter-county football. We discuss:🏐 The ‘massive relief’ of stepping aw...
How a GAA summer in America refreshes mind and body, plus osteitis pubis recovery tips
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clare footballer Eoin Cleary has recently returned to the county panel after taking a year out. We chat about:- The craic and benefits of a summer pla...
The AFL pathway for Irish players – earnings, scouting & what teams look for
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AFLW Talent ID & Elite Coach Mike Currane joins us to explore how players can successfully transition to Australian Rules.We chat about: - Why Iri...
More sprints, less recovery: How Gaelic football’s new rules will change S&C
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S&C Coach Kevin Mulcahy joins me to discuss the new Gaelic football rules and their impact on strength and conditioning for players.We discuss: Th...
How to play your best when it counts
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drewe Broughton, known as The Fear Coach, is the latest guest on the podcast.We discuss: His journey from professional football to performance coachin...
Aishling Sheridan - Stepping away from AFL, Collingwood’s elite S&C & online coaching
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cavan footballer and former Collingwood player Aishling Sheridan is the latest guest on the podcast.We discuss: Her decision to step away from AFLW Th...
Kieran Lillis - The secret to inter-county longevity, training with Kenya’s best & mindset strategies
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great chat with Laois footballer Kieran Lillis on this week’s show. We discuss: Huge success he enjoyed early in his career The lifestyle habits n...
Sports psychology for GAA players
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by sports psychologist Kelley Fay on this week’s show. She currently works with the Roscommon men’s and Meath ladies footballers. ...
Conor McDonald - ‘I was struggling to lift my daughter out of her cot’
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McDonald has been on the road for 12 seasons with Wexford hurlers.Over the past year he has battled nerve damage in his back that he feared woul...
Expert nutrition tips for GAA players
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot players will learn from this conversation with one of Ireland’s leading sports nutritionists.We discuss: * Life in the Kerry dressing...
Ashling Thompson - ACL comeback, 1% S&C gains & dealing with All-Ireland heartbreak
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashling Thompson is coming fresh off the back of her sixth All-Ireland victory. We chat about: ACL comeback journey Chasing the one percenters in S&am...
Connaire Mackin - Armagh’s All-Ireland win, overcoming self-doubt & Geezer’s speeches
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connaire Mackin played a key role in Armagh’s stunning All-Ireland victory in July. We discuss:● What it’s like to play in an All-Ireland final,...