Coach's Lab with John Murphy

Dig into the science of S&C, Nutrition and Coaching within the GAA with Dr John Murphy, Lecturer in Sports Management & Coaching.

Coach's Lab with John Murphy is a sports podcast hosted by John Murphy, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Principles of Great Conditioning | Nathan Heaney (Conditioning Consultant)

  Aug 7, 20261h 7m

  FREE Weekly Coaching Newsletter: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773 Nathan Heaney – The Conditioning Consultant: https://runningprogram.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconditioningconsultant/ Sportsmith Contributor Page: https://www.sportsmith.co/contributors/nathan-heaney Conditioning is one of the most debated topics in GAA coaching. Should you use games? MAS? Tempo running? Long intervals? Short intervals? Or are we asking the wrong questions altogether? In this episode of Coach's Lab with Dr John Murphy , I'm joined by Nathan Heaney (The Conditioning Consultant) to discuss the principles behind effective conditioning for Gaelic Games and other field sports. Rather than arguing for one particular method, Nathan explains how coaches can make better decisions based on the demands of the sport, the phase of the season, and the specific adaptation they're trying to achieve. We discuss: • What Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS) really is • The biggest misconceptions around MAS training • Different categories of conditioning and when to use them • Games-based conditioning versus isolated running • Using Yo-Yo, Beep and Bronco tests to prescribe training • Individualising conditioning for players • How conditioning should evolve across the season • Practical advice for coaches working in Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and LGFA Nathan has worked extensively in AFL and with coaches across a range of sports, helping bridge the gap between research and real-world practice. This conversation is packed with practical ideas that coaches can apply immediately to improve how they plan and deliver conditioning. If you enjoy the episode, please consider following the podcast and sharing it with another coach who might find it useful. More Free Resources Free Games-Based Conditioning Guide: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/cb11069f54 Free Youth Athletic Development Programme & 5-Day Email Course: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/a441db6d48

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  Game Models, Style of Play & Session Planning | Shane Hassett Clare Senior Hurling

  Jul 24, 20261h 8m

  Join my weekly coaching newsletter for practical coaching insights, resources and sport science content: ⁠https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773⁠ In this episode of Coach's Lab , I sit down with Shane Hassett , coach with the Clare senior hurling team and founder of Master Coach Consultancy , to explore how elite coaches design training sessions, develop a game model and connect every activity back to how they want their team to play. Shane shares his journey from strength & conditioning into senior intercounty coaching and explains how his background in sport science continues to shape his coaching philosophy. We discuss representative practice, constraints-led coaching, principles of play, session planning, games-based conditioning and how coaches can better integrate physical development into technical and tactical sessions. Whether you coach hurling, Gaelic football, camogie or any invasion sport , this conversation is packed with practical ideas that you can immediately apply to your own coaching. In this episode we discuss: Shane's journey from S&C to senior intercounty coaching Building a game model and principles of play Designing representative training sessions Using constraints to shape player behaviour Games-based conditioning and integrating S&C Balancing drills with game-based practice Planning around the opposition while maintaining your identity Practical advice for coaches at every level Connect with Shane: https://mastercoachconsultancy.com/ Join my weekly coaching newsletter for practical coaching insights, resources and sport science content: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773 If you enjoy the podcast, please follow the show and leave a rating or review—it really helps more coaches discover the podcast.

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  What Actually Makes an Athlete Faster? | Dr Eddie McGuinness

  Jul 10, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Join my weekly coaching email for practical insights on GAA coaching, athletic development and sport science:</p><p>https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773</p><p>Sprint & Speed Development Resources Mentioned:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ0BRPgUxb8&list=LL&index=118</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6YEP9bygg&t=1487s&pp=ygUSc3ByaW50IG1hc3RlcmNsYXNz</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bALARm283e4&pp=ygUYc3ByaW50IG1hc3RlcmNsYXNzIGpvbmFz</p><p>Recommended YouTube Resources:</p><p>Speedworks Training</p><p>ALTIS World</p><p>Les Spellman</p><p>How...

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  What Actually Makes an Athlete Faster? | Dr Eddie McGuinness

  Jul 10, 20261h 1m

  Join my weekly coaching email for practical insights on GAA coaching, athletic development and sport science: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773 Sprint & Speed Development Resources Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ0BRPgUxb8&list=LL&index=118 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6YEP9bygg&t=1487s&pp=ygUSc3ByaW50IG1hc3RlcmNsYXNz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bALARm283e4&pp=ygUYc3ByaW50IG1hc3RlcmNsYXNzIGpvbmFz Recommended YouTube Resources: Speedworks Training ALTIS World Les Spellman How do we know if our athletes are actually getting faster? What distances should we use when testing acceleration and maximum velocity? How reliable are timing gates and GPS? And once we have collected the data, how can we use it to improve training? In this episode of Coach's Lab, I’m joined by Dr Eddie McGuinness to discuss speed profiling, sprint testing and the practical development of faster athletes. Eddie is an Assistant Professor in Athletic Therapy and Training and Strength & Conditioning at DCU. He completed his PhD research on speed profiling and combines his academic work with experience as an S&C coach, athletic therapist and senior inter-county Gaelic footballer. In this episode, we discuss: What speed profiling is and why it can be useful Assessing acceleration and maximum velocity The best distances for testing speed How to set up reliable sprint tests 5m vs 10m acceleration testing Timing gates vs GPS Using speed profiles to inform training Speed testing and talent identification Whether speed training should be sport-specific What actually makes an athlete faster Force production, force expression and force application Strength training and speed development Developing sprint mechanics The role of drills, skips, wall exercises and actual sprinting Using video feedback to improve sprint technique Male and female considerations for speed development A practical hierarchy for developing faster athletes Why simple and reliable testing can be more valuable than collecting endless data Throughout the conversation, Eddie provides practical recommendations for coaches looking to test and develop speed without unnecessarily complicating the process. A useful episode for GAA coaches, S&C coaches, athletic development practitioners, sport scientists and anyone interested in understanding how to test, profile and develop faster athletes.

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  Where Did They Go? Rethinking Talent Development in Gaelic Games | Rob Mulcahy PhD(c)

  Jun 26, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>Join my weekly coaching email for practical insights on GAA coaching, athletic development and sport science: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773</p><p>Read the paper discussed in this episode: Player Development Pathways in Gaelic Games</p><p>In this episode of Coach's Lab, I'm joined by Rob Mulcahy to discuss his latest research examining player development pathways in Gaelic Games and what happens to players after they're selected to inter-county development squads.</p><p>Rob's research follows players from Under 14 through to senior inter-county level, exploring how many progress, the different routes they take, and what the...

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