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 sports teams approach half-time.
He worked with Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and now Brazil, while he also consults for Argentina Rugby, several inter-county GAA teams, Premier League clubs and NBA sides to help them fix the most chaotic 15 minutes in sport.
We talk about:
Whether you're a coach or chasing an edge as a player, this episode will permanently change how you think about game day and half-time.
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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 Tom Coleman breaks down the science behind high performance recovery, and why most GAA players are undermining their progress every night.
We talk about:
The most common sleep disruptors for club players
What evening games and late training sessions do to your nervous system
Why caffeine timing matters more than you think
The 5-minute bedtime routine to help you recover faster
And how county players are now using sleep as a weapon
Whether you're chasing fitness gains, better focus or just want to feel fresher for matches — this episode will give you a serious edge.
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Most Gaelic footballers — even at the top level — are still heavily one-sided. In this fascinating episode, Karol Dillon breaks down the science and psychology behind laterality, the gap between drills and decisions, and how to truly develop more two-sided players.
We explore:
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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:
How Paudie transitioned from inter-county football to high-performance coaching
The myths around S&C in club setups
Why most speed training is poorly implemented in GAA
How warm-ups and training loads must adapt to the new rules
What players and coaches can do to future-proof their performance
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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 breaks down why elite players perform regardless of how they feel — and how you can too.
We discuss:
You can follow Eddy on Instagram here: @esperformancepsychology
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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 panel multiple times and becoming one of Ireland’s top high-performance coaches .
He discusses mental resilience, overcoming self-doubt, burnout, and the mindset needed to thrive in sport and life.
In this episode, we break down:
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
3:45 – Losing the love for the game & overcoming burnout
8:20 – The mental impact of setbacks & self-worth in sport
14:30 – How testing and training smarter transformed his game
21:15 – Handling pressure in big games & breaking mental barriers
30:40 – The importance of mentors, sports psychology & mindset work
40:15 – What makes top teams like Limerick, Ballygunner and Tipp different
50:00 – Navigating retirement and finding purpose beyond sport
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Pre-season is where teams lay the foundation for success, butmany get it wrong—leading toavoidable injuries, burnout, and underperformance when it matters most.
In this episode,Rob Mulcahy, Head of Athletic Development at Setanta College and former Clare senior football S&C coach, breaks downthe most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
We discuss:
-Why most teams neglect a proper needs analysis (and how it impacts results)
-The importance of movement quality before chasing strength numbers
-How testing should actually inform training—not just be a numbers game
-The right way to integrate conditioning with skill work for better performance
-Why gradual load management is key to staying injury-free
-How coaching should adapt based on the experience level of players
-The role of reflective practice in making better coaching decisions
-Why underage success means nothing without long-term development
This episode isa must-listen for GAA coaches and players who want totrain smarter, avoid burnout, and maximise performance this season.
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Paul Flanagan’s inter-county journey is one of perseverance and mental resilience.
After first breaking onto the Clare hurling panel for the All-Ireland win in 2013, he didn’t make his first senior championship start until 10 seasons later aged 28.
He finished the season with an All-Star nomination and retired last year after winning his second Celtic Cross. We discuss:
🧠 How he stayed motivated despite years of setbacks
💪 The impact of studying performance psychology on his game
🏆 Lessons from his All-Ireland-winning Clare team
⚡ How he helps athletes as a mental skills coach
A brilliant episode for players looking to develop the mental edge needed to thrive at the highest level.
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Tipperary's Conor Sweeney has recently retired after 15 years of senior inter-county football. We discuss:
🏐 The ‘massive relief’ of stepping away from county football
🎯 Mastering free-taking – are great kickers born or made?
🔥 The conversation that changed everything in his career
💪 Balancing football, life, and the sacrifices required to succeed
If you're curious about what it really takes to make it at the top level and how the best free-takers practice, you'll enjoy this.
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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 playing football in Chicago- His battle with osteitis pubis and how he recovered - Burnout after 10 years playing senior inter-county football- What football's new rules means for forwards
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AFLW Talent ID & Elite Coach Mike Currane joins us to explore how players can successfully transition to Australian Rules.
We chat about: - Why Irish players have excelled in making the move to AFLW - The journey from being scouted to securing a contract - The key physical traits that AFL and AFLW clubs prioritise - What Irish players can realistically expect to earn
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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:
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Drewe Broughton, known as The Fear Coach, is the latest guest on the podcast.
We discuss:
His journey from professional football to performance coaching Facing internal battles with fear and self-doubt Consistency and authenticity in high-pressure environments Working with elite athletes, including Tyrone's Conor Meyler Key mindset shifts for performing under pressure The dangers of over-preparation and how to balance it How pressure can be seen as a privilege Emotional intelligence for athletes➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.
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Great chat with Laois footballer Kieran Lillis on this week’s show.
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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.
She has been part of the Royals’ backroom team for a number of years, including their back-to-back All-Ireland successes.
In the past, Kelley has worked with Team GB, Ulster Rugby, plus a host of individual athletes across GAA and rugby, athletics, golf, gymnastics, skiing, snowboarding and others.
We discuss:
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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 would rule him out for the entire 2024 season.
He opens up about the low point of not being able to lift his infant daughter up out of her bed, to the difficulties of navigating a lengthy rehab with no finish line in sight.
We discuss:
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 room * How to nail the basics of nutrition * Importance of individualisation* Caffeine & Performance* Recovery* Post-Game fuelling* Drinking after games* Body composition changes during the season* AFL vs GAA nutritionYou can follow John O'Connor on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/target.nutrition/Or head over to his website www.targetnutrition.ie
Ashling Thompson is coming fresh off the back of her sixth All-Ireland victory. We chat about:
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, and how he prepared for it.● The ups and downs he had this season, and his battle to get onto the team.● The suspension he picked up after an off-the-ball clash with Conor Glass, and the controversy that surrounded it.● What a Kieran McGeeney pre-game speech is really like.
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