The Athletic Development Pathway: Building the High-Performance Athlete from Youth to Intercounty Level

Date: 30th November
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Join us for an insightful morning exploring the athletic development pathway from youth to intercounty level, focusing on strength and conditioning (S&C) strategies tailored to club, school, and intercounty players. This event will delve into the essential components of building high-performance athletes through each stage of their development.

Event Title:
The Athletic Development Pathway: Building the High-Performance Athlete from Youth to Intercounty Level

Focus Topic:
S&C Strategies for Club, School, and Intercounty Players

Theme:
Player profiling and training requirements to optimize performance at each developmental level.

Event Running Order

Introduction
Speaker: Aidan O’Connell, High Performance Manager Cork GAA
An opening overview of the day’s theme, setting the stage for our exploration of the pathway to high performance.

Ian Jones – Senior Hurling Perspective
Exploring the requirements and best practices for S&C in senior hurling, addressing the unique demands of the sport.

Claudia Kearney – Academy Perspective
An in-depth look at athletic development from an academy level, focusing on nurturing young talent and establishing a strong foundation.

Dylan Byrne – Senior Club Camogie Perspective
Insights on training practices, physical preparation, and performance strategies specific to senior club camogie players.

Eoghan Dorgan – Launching the GAA Youth Athletic Development Course
An introduction to the new GAA Youth Athletic Development Course, designed to empower young athletes with the skills needed to excel at every level of play.

James McGlade – Schools Perspective
A focus on the role of schools in athletic development, discussing how early S&C practices in schools can influence player performance.

Aidan O’Connell,  – Senior Football Perspective
Aidan will cover S&C strategies for senior football players, including how to integrate recent rule changes into training plans effectively.

Libby Coppinger- the Dual Player

All-Ireland medal winner Libby Coppinger will join us to share her perspective as a dual player at the inter-county level.

Panel Discussion
An engaging panel discussion featuring our speakers, where they will address audience questions and share further insights on optimizing performance through structured athletic development pathways.