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Evidence-based speed and strength content for GAA players.
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19 Articles
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Speed 4 min

The Ultimate Guide to Repeat Sprint Ability for GAA Players and Coaches

A complete guide to Repeat Sprint Ability for GAA. Testing protocols, training methods, sample sessions, and position-specific applications.

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Injury Prevention 12 min

Hamstring Injury Prevention for GAA: Why Sprinting Is the Solution, Not the Problem

Hamstring injuries are the most common in GAA with a 36% recurrence rate. How progressive sprint training prevents them better than any gym exercise.

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Programming 6 min

From Club to County: How to Take Your GAA Game to the Next Level

The physical, technical, and mental steps needed to bridge the gap from club to county level in GAA. Practical guidance for ambitious players.

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Speed 5 min

The Ultimate Plyometric Training Guide for GAA Players and Coaches

How to programme plyometric training for GAA. Exercise progression, seasonal periodisation, volume guidelines, and coaching cues.

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Strength 15 min

Strength Training for GAA: The Complete Guide for Players and Coaches

A complete strength training guide for GAA players. Exercise selection, seasonal programming, position-specific focus, and how to get strong without training like a bodybuilder.

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Speed 7 min

Mastering Agility for GAA: Key Techniques for Players and Coaches

Agility is a critical skill for any Gaelic Games player. Whether you’re breaking free from a defender, reacting to a high ball, or changing direction to...

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Speed 17 min

GAA Speed Training: The Complete Guide to Getting Faster for Football, Hurling, and Camogie

A complete GAA speed training guide. Acceleration, max velocity, sprint programming, and why most clubs are doing speed work wrong.

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Strength 4 min

How GAA Players Can Use RPE to Maximise Their Training

How to use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) to autoregulate your training intensity. A practical guide for GAA players.

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Speed 4 min

GAA Athletes: Harness Agility to Maximise Performance

How agility separates good GAA players from great ones. Drills, reactive training methods, and programming for Gaelic football.

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Programming 4 min

Proven Strategies for Becoming a Top GAA Player

Evidence-based strategies for becoming a better GAA player. Covers physical preparation, skill development, nutrition, mindset, and recovery.

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Speed 4 min

What GAA Players Should Know About Triple Extension

Triple extension of the ankle, knee, and hip is central to explosive acceleration. What it is, why it matters, and how to train it for GAA.

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Programming 5 min

GAA Goal-Setting Guide for Players: Building Success on and off the Field

A structured goal-setting framework for GAA players. How to set meaningful short-term and long-term goals that drive real improvement.

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Speed 4 min

The Role of Sprinting and Agility in Professional Soccer

How sprinting speed and agility impact performance in professional soccer. Research insights with applications for field sport athletes.

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Injury Prevention 4 min

Ramp Warm-Up: How to Properly Structure Your Warm Up to Improve Your Performance

The RAMP warm-up protocol prepares athletes physically and mentally for training. How to structure Raise, Activate, Mobilise, and Potentiate phases.

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Speed 4 min

Understanding Match Running Performance in Elite Gaelic Football

GPS match data breakdown for elite Gaelic football. Total distance, high-speed running, sprint profiles, and what it means for training.

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Speed 4 min

Acceleration in Gaelic Football: Key Insights for Training and Performance

GPS data shows inter-county GAA players perform 166 accelerations per match covering 3,739m. Key insights for training acceleration in Gaelic football.

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Injury Prevention 4 min

Hamstring Injuries in Gaelic Football: Insights and Prevention Strategies

Hamstring injuries are the most common in Gaelic football. Causes, risk factors, prevention exercises, and return-to-play guidelines.

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Injury Prevention 5 min

The Most Important Hamstring Exercise for Gaelic Football Players

Why high-speed running is both the biggest risk factor and the best protection for hamstrings. The case for progressive sprint exposure in GAA.

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